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Classes Canceled for Students in Mexico City Due to Air Pollution

Pollution has remained at an estimated 1.5 times more than the acceptable limit.

  • May 17, 2019
  • 11:01 AM

Colombian Tribunal Halts Extradition of FARC Rebel

The decision prompted the resignation of Attorney General Néstor Humberto Martínez, who protested the tribunal’s decision as an affront to the rule of law.

  • May 16, 2019
  • 10:52 AM

Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Banned From Running

Zury Ríos Sosa had previously said that the ban goes against her rights as a candidate and those of her supporters willing to elect her.

  • May 15, 2019
  • 9:20 AM

An Airbnb Boutique Hotel: Opportunity Zones Arrive in Old San Juan

In total, approximately 95% of the island is considered a Qualified Opportunity Zone under federal parameters.

  • May 14, 2019
  • 2:43 PM

Guaidó Seeks Military Relations With US

Although the United States has stated that “all options are on the table” to end Maduro’s presidency, the majority of Latin American countries and the European Union oppose military intervention in Venezuela.

  • May 13, 2019
  • 11:28 AM

The State of the Labor Union

Héctor Figueroa sits down with Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa to talk about Latinos in labor organizing and the state of labor unions today.

  • May 8, 2019
  • 5:28 PM

Venezuelans Weigh in on Guaidó’s Failed Uprising and Its Aftermath

“That day something was achieved,” says a local middle-aged woman living in the Libertador Municipality of Caracas.

  • May 8, 2019
  • 4:32 PM

The Voices of Intersectionality: Life as a Disabled Latinx

The combined effects of being marginalized through ableism and racism, as a Disabled Latinx, can weigh heavily.

  • May 8, 2019
  • 3:05 PM

Venezuela’s Supreme Court Begins Trial Against Opposition

The move came a week after opposition leader Juan Guaidó attempted a failed coup to oust Nicolás Maduro from power.

  • May 8, 2019
  • 11:32 AM

The Intercept’s ‘Bodies in the Borderland’ Documents Criminalization of Arizona Humanitarian Aid Worker

The multimedia report documents how Warren’s arrest was part of a series of actions taken by the Trump administration against the work done by human aid volunteers at the border.

  • May 7, 2019
  • 5:36 PM

Panama’s President-Elect Vows ‘Profound Change’ as Cloud of Corruption Hangs Over Varela

Cortizo positioned himself as the leader of the opposition against Varela, promising a “zero-tolerance” policy on graft cases.

  • May 7, 2019
  • 4:37 PM

No llega el desarrollo económico para los micro y pequeños empresarios

La iniciativa gubernamental para atender los problemas de permisos a nuevos negocios tiene dos años de atraso y su reglamento no ha sido aprobado. La página de Internet no funciona, faltan inspectores y algunos incentivos han sido eliminados.

  • May 7, 2019
  • 4:05 PM

TV Station’s Report Conflating Cartels and Religion Hasn’t Aired, But It’s Already Raising Eyebrows

“The battle to protect you from this underground world and how law enforcement is handling the bizarre idols,” the report says.

  • May 7, 2019
  • 1:10 PM

Red Sox Manager to Skip White House Visit, Citing Trump’s Handling of Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico

Yesterday, Red Sox pitcher David Price shared a tweet from a journalist that said, “basically it’s the white Sox who’ll be going.”

  • May 7, 2019
  • 11:20 AM

Afro-Colombian Environmental Activist Francia Márquez Survives Attack from Armed Men

“This unfortunate situation we had to go through has been one of many situations that leaders in the country have to deal with.”

  • May 6, 2019
  • 4:59 PM

Laurentino Cortizo Elected President of Panama

Corruption became the key issue of this electoral race following Panama’s recent history with high-profile graft cases.

  • May 6, 2019
  • 1:07 PM

300 People Quarantined on Ship Near St. Lucia After Measles Case Confirmed

The Freewinds ship is owned and operated by the Church of Scientology for religious retreats, until yesterday.

  • May 3, 2019
  • 10:35 AM

From Scientists to Teachers, Latin Americans Take the Streets on May Day

Several Latin American countries commemorated International Workers’ Day by carrying out street demonstrations to demand more equitable treatment in the workplace.

  • May 2, 2019
  • 11:41 AM

And They Will Inherit It

Latino USA takes a look at the Empire Zinc strike.

  • May 1, 2019
  • 4:18 PM

Hondurans Take to the Streets to Put a Stop to Legislation That Would Privatize Healthcare and Education

It is reported that more than 300,000 people joined in the Dia del Trabajador march today.

  • May 1, 2019
  • 4:00 PM

Venezuela’s Political Crisis Heightens With No Clarity in Sight?

It was the first time that the opposition was joined by armed military and national guard soldiers.

  • May 1, 2019
  • 9:51 AM

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