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Arrest of Longtime Canadian Fugitive Stuns Puerto Rico
Conor Vincent D’Monte, who went by “Johnny Williams” in Puerto Rico, was allegedly a leader of a violent gang sought by Canadian authorities on charges including first-degree murder. He had been on the run for more than a decade.
From EL FARO ENGLISH: As World Condemns Ukraine War, Bukele Sees Bitcoin Opportunity
El Salvador joined Nicaragua in abstaining from the U.N. General Assembly’s condemnation of the invasion of Ukraine. As El Salvador prepares to issue a billion dollars’ worth of Bitcoin Bonds, Bukele implies the Russia clampdown underscores a key use-case for the cryptocurrency: sanctions evasion.
What Senators Say About Puerto Rico Statehood
Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday evening, Latino Rebels asked 14 senators whether they supported statehood for Puerto Rico, a U.S. colonial possession since the 1800s.
US to Resume Some Visa Services in Cuba After 4-Year Break
The U.S. government announced Thursday that it would resume limited processing of immigrant visas in Havana more than four years after halting that service and removing most diplomats from Cuba over suspicions they had been targeted for mysterious attacks.
Puertorriqueño establece editorial independiente en Filadelfia
En el verano del 2020, en medio de la pandemia por el Covid-19, el periodista Joel Cintrón Arbasetti se mudó a Kensington, Filadelfia. Desde allí, ideó y fundó la editorial independiente Antípoda
As Guest Workers Increase, So Do Concerns of Wage Cheating
From 2005 to 2020, U.S. employers around the country were ordered to pay more than $42.5 million in back wages to 69,000 workers who perform seasonal low-wage jobs on H-2A and H-2B visas. But labor advocates are worried that many more workers are being cheated.
‘Senator Cares More About Her Dog Than Black People,’ Says Former Feinstein Staffer
Capitol Hill is abuzz with whispers about Jamarcus Purley, a Black legislative correspondent fired by Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-CA) last month. Purley shares his story with Latino Rebels.
Venezuelan Migrants Caught in Crossfire of Colombia Conflicts
Violence between armed rebel groups in Colombia puts Venezuelans at serious risk. The current conflict in Arauca, for example, has displaced 2,687 people, and 56 percent of them are Venezuelan.
Pro-Independence Group Protests in DC as Power 4 Puerto Rico Blasts Biden for Broken Promises
Hours before President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address on Tuesday, members of the Frente Independentista Boricua gathered in Washington, D.C. to call on the federal government to decolonize Puerto Rico, a U.S. possession since 1898.
Staffer Unionization Gains Momentum on Capitol Hill
Less than a month after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) told Latino Rebels that they support staffers looking to unionize their workplaces, a resolution has been introduced by Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) to formalize worker rights.
Cisneros, Rep. Cuellar Head to Runoff in Texas
Democratic challenger Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old immigration attorney running for Congress with heavy support from progressives, has forced a primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in South Texas.
Investigators Inspect Cartel Extermination Site as Mexico Nears 100k Missing
At the Nuevo Laredo site —to which The Associated Press was given access this month— the insufficiency of investigations into Mexico’s nearly 100,000 disappearances is painfully evident.
NY-Based Immigrant Rights Group Demands Citizenship Pathway Ahead of State of the Union Address
Seventy members of the New York City-based New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday with a message for President Joe Biden ahead of Tuesday’s State of the Union Address.
Cold February Rains in Bolsonaro’s Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro stands with Russian President Vladimir Putin while parts of Brazil are destroyed by torrential rains. Meanwhile, the annual Carnival celebrations have been canceled—except for the rich
Cuba Blames US for War in Ukraine
The government on Saturday issued a statement that blamed the U.S. for the current war in Ukraine. It referred to “U.S. efforts to continue the progressive expansion of NATO” towards Russia’s borders as the main provocation for its attacks on Ukraine.
Honduras High Court Rejects House Arrest for Ex-President
Honduras’ Supreme Court of Justice on Thursday denied the appeal of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to be held under house arrest during his extradition process.
From EL FARO ENGLISH: Putin’s Central American Ally
As Russia invades Ukraine, Ortega is closing arms deals with Putin. Maybe that explains why he is the only Central American leader vocally supporting the Kremlin’s offensive.
Florida Sen. Scott: ‘Not Enough Support in Congress’ for Puerto Rico Statehood
Scott’s words should fall hard on advocates of Puerto Rican statehood, as he has been one of the movement’s most prominent proponents in government.
Jon Huertas Instills Care and Latinx Authenticity in NBC’s ‘This Is Us’
From Moesha to Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Castle and now This Is Us, Huertas has been in over 400 episodes on television. And for much of his career, he’s been the only Latinx actor on the call sheet.
Some House Democrats Support Unions, Just Not in Their Own Offices
Sixty-six members of the House of Representatives who co-sponsored the Protecting the Right to Organize Act last year have yet to support a resolution by Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) that would create a legal framework for Hill staffers to unionize their offices in Congress.
High Court Wades Into Clash Over Trump-Era Immigration Rule
The Supreme Court waded into a political clash Wednesday between the Biden administration and Republican-led states seeking to defend a signature Trump-era immigration rule that the new administration has abandoned.