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Brazilians Evacuate Minas Gerais Over Fear of Dam Collapse
Four hundred and forty-two people were previously evacuated from within a 10-kilometer radius of the dam in February.
Brazil’s Ex-President Temer Arrested on Corruption Charges
Temer became president after playing a key role in the impeachment of former President Dilma Rousseff over budget mismanagement.
Beyond the Wall: How US Law Discriminates Against Disabled Immigrants and Refugees
Whatever one’s view on immigration, it’s important to understand the impact imposed on disabled immigrants and refugees.
Trump, Bolsonaro Swap Praise, Soccer Jerseys at Washington Meeting
In visiting the White House, Bolsonaro hoped to strengthen trade, investments and military collaboration with the United States.
‘Low Numbers’ From Puerto Rico Gov’t Pushed Harvard Group to Continue Hurricane María Death Toll Study
Research team explained to officials that it would not have been necessary to estimate deaths based on surveys if Demographic Registry data had been available.
Cubans Take to Facebook to Air Grievances Over New Visa Restrictions
The recent change will require Cubans to visit a third country —Mexico or Panama— before traveling to the United States.
107 Detained in Anti-Government Protests in Nicaragua
Since the first anti-government student protests erupted in April 2018, more than 300 people have died while mobilizing.
Senate Blocks Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
The resolution now heads to the president’s desk, where he is expected to use his first veto.
School Shooting Leaves 10 Dead in São Paulo Suburb
The last major school shooting in Brazil occurred in 2011.
Ex-Police Officers Arrested in Killing of Marielle Franco in Brazil
Investigators said the crime was meticulously planned over three months but did not explain the motive.
After CBP Confusion, NYC Public School Rallies in Support of Its Immigrant Community
For about an hour, around a hundred people gathered after dismissal at the Castle Bridge’s school entrance on 169th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. to send the message to government authorities that a threat to one was a threat to all.
After Power Outages, Guaidó to Call for a ‘National Emergency’
Schools, public offices and industries will be closed Monday as the state attempts to fix the grid, according to Information Minister Jorge Rodríguez.
Ivy Queen’s Feminist Reggaeton Anthem ‘Quiero Bailar’ Has Been Reimagined by a Women-Led Engineering Team
“It’s my job as a leading female to make sure they are given a chance,” said Ivy Queen.
US Officials Tracked Activists, Journalists Linked to Migrant Caravan
The database was a part of “Operation Secure Line,” an attempt to collect information on the group of thousands who came to the U.S. last year seeking asylum.
Three Women Imprisoned Under El Salvador’s Abortion Ban Released
Alba Lorena Rodríguez, María del Tránsito Orellana and Cinthia Marcela Rodríguez served a combined 29 years in prison as a result of extreme abortion ban.
Brazil and Venezuela Clash Over Migrants, Humanitarian Aid and Closed Borders
Relations between the two countries are deteriorating fast, too.
Knowing a Deportee Is Associated With Developmental Disorders in Latina/o Children
Our findings show that respondents who know a deportee are 2.4 times more likely to report that their child has been referred or diagnosed with a developmental disorder.
Bolsonaro Tweets Obscene Carnival Video, Criticizes Festivities
This year, Brazilian Carnival partygoers openly criticized what they feel are the president’s homophobic and racist policies.
Bolivia Launches New Public Healthcare Program Amid Strikes
The Medical Association of Bolivia plans to resume strikes against the lack of infrastructure and personnel to sustain the measure.
Watch the Four Simultaneous Congressional Hearings on Immigration Here (VIDEO)
One busy day in D.C.
New Discovery Sheds Light on Mayan Civilization
Indigenous community members originally discovered the cave, called Balamku, 50 years ago.