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‘They Died in Each Other’s Arms,’ Migrant’s Mother Says
SAN MARTÍN, El Salvador (AP) — The mother of a man who drowned alongside his 23-month-old daughter while trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas says she finds a heartbreaking photograph of their bodies hard to look at but takes some comfort in knowing “they died in each other’s arms.”
Immigration Panel Discusses How to Push Back Against Trump in 2020
Rather than ignoring the issue and hoping Democratic advantages on issues like the health care are sufficient to win, the party should take Trump head-on.
Tiffany Cabán Declares Victory in Queens DA Race: What Would Her Win Mean for Criminal Justice?
Cabán hopes that prosecuting less, ending cash bail, relaxing misdemeanor charges, and giving shorter sentences will help even out the racial and economic disparities in the criminal justice system.
During Rally in Downtown LA, Leaders and Activists Vow to Fight Against Trump’s Deportation Threats (Photo Essay)
“To all our immigrant family, we want to tell you, you are not alone, the majority of Americans don’t want you deported,” said Angélica Salas, Executive Director of CHIRLA.
OAS Convenes in Colombia With Venezuela as Top Hemispheric Issue
The hemispheric organization is expected to deliver a “regional approach” to resolve the mass migration from the embattled country.
UN Votes to Establish Political Mission in Haiti
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Tuesday establishing a political mission in Haiti starting October 16 that will officially replace all U.N. peacekeeping activities in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country.
Governor of Puerto Rico Ricardo Rosselló Is Being Accused of Corruption: A Breakdown
The son of ousted Secretary of Treasury, Raúl Maldonado Gautier, has accused Governor Ricardo Rosselló of corruption for allegedly altering reports from Unidos por Puerto Rico.
UnidosUS Poll Finds Latinos Want a Presidential Candidate Who ‘Values Diversity and Brings People Together’
Speaking Spanish ranked last among characteristics that Latinos prioritize.
Mexico Says Immigration Efforts Focused on Southern Border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says Mexico’s tightening of immigration controls has focused “more than anything” on regulating entries at its southern border.
Hundreds of Underage Migrants Moved From “Inhumane” Detention Facility in Texas
The original report described how the center neglected the medical needs of over 300 detainees, as well as how the underage migrants lived in unsanitary and overcrowded conditions and were poorly fed.
Immigrant Groups Hold Rally in Queens to Call Out Trump’s Deportation Threats
“This is playing politics with the lives of millions of people in our country,” said Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz.
Panamanian TV Host Asks: Where Are the Black Latinas in Reggaeton? (VIDEO)
“We have a problem, we want black music but we don’t want black women?” says Gata, a 25-year-old show host.
Government Moves Migrant Kids After AP Exposes Bad Treatment
The U.S. government has removed most of the children from a remote Border Patrol station in Texas following reports that more than 300 children were detained there, caring for each other with inadequate food, water and sanitation.
With Boots on the Ground, Mexico Increases Migratory Policing
Mexican media are reporting that 146 migrants were apprehended in a residence located in San Juan del Río, Querétaro.
Lawmakers Decry Perilous Federal Lockups for Migrant Kids
CLINT, Texas (AP) — Lawmakers on Friday were calling for swift change after reports this week of more than 250 infants, children and teens being held inside a windowless Border Patrol station, struggling to care for each other with inadequate food, water and sanitation.
Gender Violence Against Venezuelan Refugees Near Colombian Border Is Worse Than Expected, New Analysis Finds
The study says 48 percent of Venezuelan refugees are at risk.
As Honduran Protestors Demand His Ouster, President Hernández Deploys the Military
Hernández has been embroiled in several controversies, the most recent being a probe launched by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for alleged drug trafficking.
Latino USA Presents: ‘City Of Oil’
Latino USA visits South Los Angeles, the epicenter of an anti-oil-drilling movement that is gaining momentum and threatening an oil industry with deep roots in the city.
Latino Justice Honors Dolores Huerta and Other Latina Trailblazers
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the event, which was established back in 2010 to honor Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Almost 71 Million People Displaced Worldwide by War and Violence in 2018
The number for this year increased by 2 million people, in comparison to 2017.
Dominican AG: Ortiz Shooting Result of Mistaken Identity
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was shot in the back by a gunman who mistook him for the real target, another man who was seated at the same table at an outdoor cafe, Dominican officials said Wednesday.