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Death and Detention in the Face of Resistance in Guerrero, Mexico
State-sponsored violence against anti-dam movement leaves a trail of blood and arbitrary arrests.
4 Essential Reads About El Salvador
Shedding some light on the country’s complex crime problem. Spoiler: It’s not just about the gangs.
Pueblo en la montaña no se levanta a tres meses del huracán
El proceso de recuperación que se percibe en las áreas metropolitanas o en pueblos menos afectados contrasta con la vida en Barranquitas, que fue destrozado y donde apenas se ve la mejoría.
This Is How Puerto Rico’s Statehood Press Conference Went Today in DC
The sideshow continues.
Tell Trump Now: NO Offshore Drilling! PROTECT Our Coasts!
Starting today, you can tell Trump exactly what you think of his plan to put corporate profits above our health, safety, jobs, and way of life.
Read the Entire Ruling by the Federal Judge Who Issued Temporary Block of DACA Termination
What broke on Tuesday night. It’s a big development.
Puerto Ricans Displaced by Hurricane María Encountered Intolerable Conditions in NYC Shelters
People who left Puerto Rico for New York didn’t know about FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program, which offers temporary hotel rooms. Instead, they wound up in homeless shelters.
Refugiados por el huracán María llegan a albergues infrahumanos en Nueva York
El CPI descubrió que refugiados de Puerto Rico que llegan a Nueva York no conocen el programa de alojamiento transitorio de FEMA, que ofrece estadías temporeras en cuartos de hotel. Y caen en refugios para personas sin hogar.
Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Plans to Present Statehood Commission to Congress
A Tuesday media release from the government of Puerto Rico said that the island’s resident commissioner —a non-voting delegate of Congress— plans to present the seven members of a Puerto Rican statehood commission to the House of Representatives.
Uncovering Anti-Blackness in Casual Conversation: Young Hollywood’s Words to Amara La Negra
Negative associations that are made with blackness are so deeply rooted and widespread that they are invisible swords inflicting pain on Afro-Latinxs.
This Is What DHS Said About Terminating TPS for El Salvador Today
“The Department of Homeland Security has conducted extensive outreach to Salvadoran communities throughout the country.”
Alianza Nacional de Campesinas President Attends the Golden Globes with Award-Winning Actress Laura Dern in Solidarity to End Sexual Violence
“Sexual harassment, assault, and exploitation are issues that are bigger than any one person or any one industry.”
The Mapuches of Chile (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: January 7, 2018
Remezcla Drops Gustavo Arellano Two Days After Making Him an Editor-at-Large
This happened this week.
Facebook Censors Post About ICE’s Intimidation of Law Firm
“We remove content, disable accounts, and work with law enforcement when we believe there is a genuine risk of physical harm or direct threats to public safety.”
As Deaths From September and October Continue to Increase, Puerto Rico Governor Announces Details on Death Toll Working Group
As of this posting, there have now been a total of 537 more deaths in September 2017 when compared with September 2016, and 657 more deaths in October 2017 when compared to October 2017.
Trump: ‘If We Have Support From the Democrats, I Think DACA’s Going to Be Terrific’
What he said on Thursday.