News
Venezuelan Opposition Rushes to Deliver Aid, Maduro Blocks Entry
President Nicolás Maduro has continued to deny that Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis.
How a Young President-Elect Broke Two-Party Dominance in El Salvador
In a scenario that has become increasingly common in elections throughout the hemisphere, an outsider candidate who distanced himself from the political establishment emerged triumphant.
City of Nogales Unanimously Votes to Condemn Concertina Wire on Border Fence
The vote came immediately after Mayor Arturo Garino shared his accounts about a Wednesday meeting with Border Patrol.
Venezuela’s Dueling Political Movements Each Push Elections
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — The struggle for power resurged this year when congress leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president, saying Nicolás Maduro’s re-election in May was fraudulent.
El Chapo Trial Enters Day Three of Deliberations: Here’s a List to Make Sense of It All
We put together a short sampling of nonfiction audio and video pieces.
Central American Peace Icon Accused of Sexual Assault
Arias was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for being a peace-broker in Central America
Trump Keeps Door Open for Military Option in Venezuela
Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ignored the European Union’s request for new elections.
Singer Aaron Lewis Says He Doesn’t Speak Spanish Because He’s ‘American’
The remarks received a mixed response from the audience, with boos and cheers coming into the audio recording of the concert.
Political Outsider’s Win in El Salvador Presidential Election Marks End of Decades of Two-Party Rule
Bukele, 37, rose through the ranks of the FMLN as the Mayor of Nuevo Cuscatlán (2012-2014) and San Salvador (2015-2018).
21 Savage Arrested by ICE Less Than a Week After Denouncing Child Detentions on Live TV
“Been through some things so I can’t imagine my kids stuck at the border,” said 21 Savage during his performance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, on January 29.
Nayib Bukele Wins Historic Presidential Elections in El Salvador
“Nayib has the capacity to makes us dream of a different country,” one of his supporters told Latino Rebels on Sunday.
Salvadorans Remember Revolutionary Past as Populist Leads Polls in Upcoming Sunday Election (PHOTO ESSAY)
The country’s civil war will cast a shadow on a new round of national elections.
Canadian Embassy in Cuba Cuts Staff After Another Diplomat Falls Ill
The Canadian ambassador will remain in Cuba, and consular services will continue despite the reduction in staff.
Community Schools Score Key Victory in LA Teachers Strike
Working with communities to improve schooling —and thereby democracy— is a central premise of the growing community schools movement.
In the Challenging World of Indie Web Series, These Creators Are Killing It
We dived into the Internet in the hopes of finding examples of independent Latino web series to binge on.
Maduro Says He’s Willing to Negotiate as Venezuelans Organize Walkout
During a press conference yesterday, the leaders of Mexico and Spain acknowledged their willingness to mediate negotiations for Venezuela.
ICE Force-Feeding Detainees on Hunger Strike
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says 11 detainees at the El Paso Processing Center have been refusing food, some for more than 30 days.
Juan Guaidó Blocked From Leaving Venezuela, Hundreds Arrested
Maduro announced yesterday that he is seeking to expand the presence of local militias in the country to 2 million by mid-April.
US Announces Sanctions on Venezuelan State-Owned Oil Company
The sanctions block all PDVSA property and operations under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibit transactions by U.S. entities.
Pilot Program Makes Asylum-Seekers Wait in Mexico While Claims Are Processed
The U.S. launched the move through a pilot program starting in San Diego last Friday. It is inhumane.
Maduro Backtracks on Expulsion of US Diplomats, Rejects Early Elections
On Sunday, Maduro stated on an interview with CNN that he will not be calling for early elections.