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Rains in Chile Destroy About 85 Percent of Desert Microorganisms
The Atacama Desert in Northern Chile. (Photo by A. Duarte/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0)
The Inter-American Human Rights Commission Expresses ‘Deep Concerns’ for Brazil
The report calls out violence and hate speech against indigenous and LGBTI people as well as Afro-descendants and women.
New Rules Deny Asylum Rights to Migrants
The rules are widely expected to target Central American migrants, of which 5,000 are currently being sheltered in a sports arena in Mexico City.
Remember the Republican Legislator Who Called ICE on Protesters? He Lost His Election
Last year, Rinaldi reportedly told two Democratic colleagues during the protest, “Fuck them, I called ICE.”
41 Latinos Elected to Congress
Thirty-three out of 44 Latino Democratic candidates won the election in Tuesday’s contests, while six out of 15 Latino Republican candidates claimed victory.
California Teacher Pension Divests From Prison Industry
The vote came after activists pressured CalSTRS to complete a review of their investments during the summer.
Brazilian Victims of Dam Collapse Sue Multinational in British Court
A joint project between the Brazilian state-owned Vale mining firm and BHP, the Samarco dam collapsed on November 5, 2015, killing 19 people.
Despite O’Rourke Letdown, Latino Voters Say They Remain Hopeful for Future of Texas
Veronica Escobar and Garcia both defeated their Republican opponents in Texas.
Latino Voters Poised to Make Impact in Midterm Elections
The number of Latinos who say their situation in the United States has worsened under Trump has risen from 32 percent shortly after he was elected to 47 percent just before the midterms.
Trial of Mexican Drug Lord, ‘El Chapo,’ Starts Today in NYC
El Chapo and his criminal track record raised security concerns as the trial begins.
Mexico’s President-Elect Affirms Supreme Court Cannabis Decision
The court ruled Wednesday that the ban on personal use or consumption violated Mexicans’ “fundamental right to the free development of the personality.”
Keiko Fujimori Was Ordered Back to Jail
The daughter of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, Keiko was found to have interfered in an investigation into systemic money-laundering within her party.
Trump Says He Will End Birthright Citizenship
Under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, children born in the United States are recognized as citizens. Throughout U.S. history, this has included children of non-citizens and unauthorized immigrants.
LA Times Publishes Completely Different Political Endorsements in English and Spanish
Why is the same newspaper offering different endorsements?
Brazilians Organize in Resistance After Bolsonaro’s Victory
Yesterday morning two hashtags were trending on Twitter in Brazil: #EleNaoEMeuPresidente (Portuguese for #HeIsNotMyPresident) and #MaisLivrosMenosArmas (#MoreBooksFewerWeapons).
Axios Lets Trump Spew His Propaganda About Ending Birthright Citizenship
THIS IS A LIE FROM TRUMP: “We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits.”
LA Dual Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Center Is a Space for Healing and Social Justice
This Domestic Violence Awarenss Month, learn about how one crisis center makes a difference.
Jair Bolsonaro Becomes Brazil’s New President
Fernando Haddad, his main opponent, only got 44.3 percent of the votes.
If Elected, Brazil’s Bolsonaro Will No Longer Exit Paris Agreement
With a 12 percent lead heading into Sunday’s second-round vote, the longtime lawmaker, best known for his record of advocating for political violence, racism, homophobia, and sexism, has attempted to moderate his rhetoric around certain positions.
Venezuela Denies Funding Caravan Following Accusation From Vice President Mike Pence
Pence claimed that Honduras’ president had told him that Venezuela was financing leftists who had organized the caravan. He provided no evidence to back the claim.
US Territories (Actually, Colonies) Explained
Or why 4 million American citizens can’t vote.