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Survivors Recall Horror of Mexico Truck Crash That Killed 55
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of the horrific truck crash in Mexico that killed 55 migrants and injured more than a hundred recounted from their hospital beds how their location inside the truck determined who lived and who died.
Press Freedom Threatened Under Bukele in El Salvador
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 23, Apple sent 14 El Faro journalists a warning: “state-sponsored attackers may be targeting your iPhone” because of “who you are and what you do.”
Healing Chimayó (A Latino USA Podcast)
One woman’s mission to help heal a community fractured by generations of opioid use and overdose.
From EL FARO ENGLISH: US Treasury Says Salvadoran Government Formed Pact With MS-13
As world leaders met for Biden’s Democracy Summit, the U.S. delivered a major blow to the Bukele administration by sanctioning senior officials for leading covert gang negotiations and accusing his chief of cabinet of spearheading a “multiple-ministry, multi-million dollar corruption scheme.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis Raises Millions From Finance Industry While Selling Out Working-Class People (OPINION)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a man who, while focusing on his own ambition, consistently sells out working-class Floridians to some of the greediest people in the country.
‘West Side Story’ Misses the Mark
Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ continues the original’s tradition of advancing a dangerous narrative even as it offers Latinx people some important opportunities.
West Side Story: Why Now?
Latino Rebels Radio: December 9, 2021
Latinos Held Down Economically, Report Says
On average, Latino workers earn 73 cents for every dollar earned by a white worker. If Latinos were paid as much as white people, Latinos would see their income rise by 37 percent, and an additional 1.1 million Latinos would join the middle class.
Second Puerto Rico Mayor Charged in US Corruption Case
Guaynabo Mayor Ángel Pérez Otero faces three counts, including bribery and extortion. He is accused of regularly accepting payments of $5,000 in exchange for awarding contracts to the owner of a construction company.
Poll: Latino Voters Split Between Democrats and Republicans
Latino men leaned Republican much more than Latinas, due largely to economic concerns, with Latino men saying Republicans have a better economic policy and Latinas saying Democrats were better with the economy
The Lonely Struggle to Preserve Colombia’s African History
Muntú Bantú is an independently run center dedicated to the memory of the African diaspora, the only one of its kind in Colombia. After 20 years of very hard work, however, support for and interest in the project remains scarce.
New York City Poised to Give Voting Rights to Noncitizens
The proposal would allow noncitizens who have been lawful permanent residents of the city for at least 30 days, as well as those authorized to work in the U.S., to help select the city’s mayor, city council members, borough presidents, comptroller, and public advocate.
Latinos Need to Get Better at Screening for Cancer (OPINION)
During Cancer Screen Week, Latinos should not only schedule their own screenings but also discuss the importance of preventative healthcare with their fellow Latinos. Because when it comes to maintaining good health, knowing is half the battle.
Immigrants Demand Relief in Budget Bill as Senate Awaits Parliamentarian’s Decision
“We will no longer accept being a country that accepts our labor, but doesn’t accept our humanity and dignity,” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in Spanish at an immigration rally on Monday. “We’re almost two years now into a pandemic where our country relies on undocumented people to survive.”
Chile’s Congress Approves Same-Sex Marriages, Adoptions
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Both houses of Chile’s congress voted Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill that also includes authorization for adoptions by same-sex couples.
Being a Good Mexican in Chicago This Christmas (OPINION)
Most Mexicans in Chicago get their masa from El Milagro. But now that workers at the company are in a dispute with management, this December presents a moral dilemma concerning the tradition of making tamales for Christmas.
The Pandemic Is Changing How Brazilians Worship and Pray
With temples and churches closed, priests and pastors have successfully moved their services online, their streams reaching thousands of believers and potentially revitalizing their faith during dark times.
Sen. Leahy Slams Biden White House Over Cuba Policy
“As someone who has observed the evolution of relations between the United States and Cuba for nearly 50 years, I find the situation between our two countries today bewildering, tragic, and frankly exasperating,” said the 81-year-old Senator.
Breaking Down Bedroom Pop (A Latino USA Podcast)
We break down the challenges of making it as a young independent artist today and explore what it really means to be a bedroom pop artist.
US Sports Set on Expanding to Latin America
America’s four major sports leagues carry a combined 124 clubs representing over 50 different cities, including seven in Canada. So what about the U.S.’ other neighbor, Mexico — or the rest of Latin America?
How Latin American Feminists Shifted Global Understanding of Gender-Based Violence
Governments —not only in Latin America, but also in Canada— are responsible for perpetuating gender inequality through economic policies and police violence.