Politics
The Latest: UN Calls for Dialogue in Venezuela Standoff
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The latest on Venezuela’s political crisis (all times local).
Guaidó Returns to Caracas, Calls for Nationwide Demonstrations
The push for protests coincides with the celebration of Carnival in Venezuela.
The Fight for Abortion in Latin America
Latino Rebels Radio: March 3, 2019
Mexico Is Being Held to Ransom by Oil Thieves and Systemic Corruption
People in Mexico have been generally supportive of the president’s measures to prevent theft, despite widespread shortages and explosions at pipelines where oil has stopped and tapping has occurred.
The ‘Loser Teachers’ Who Keep Immigrant Communities Together
Donald Trump Jr.’s words were insulting not only to those who teach our children, but those who care for them following disasters, whether those disasters are natural or manmade.
The President Plays Hard to Get
He shouldn’t worry though. There are other fish in the sea—and some he doesn’t even have to fly all the way to Asia for.
How the US May Still Undermine the Venezuelan Opposition (OPINION)
The next act in the great drama unfolding in Venezuela will be determined by one central question: Will the unity forged in the opposition hold up?
Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Board Wants to Take Its Case to US Supreme Court
This doesn’t mean that the case will go to SCOTUS.
Latino Opinion Leaders Undecided About Any of the Candidates for the 2020 Presidential Election (OPINION)
The field is very much wide open.
Hispanic Caucus Members Call for Full Investigation After Migrant Woman Gives Birth to Stillborn Child in ICE Custody
“We have heard several alarming stories of pregnant women receiving inadequate medical care and even miscarrying while in DHS custody,” Rep. Joaquin Castro said.
Venezuela Crisis: Trump Threats to Maduro Evoke Bloody History of US Intervention in Latin America (OPINION)
Despite near global condemnation of Nicolás Maduro, any U.S. intervention in Venezuela would be controversial.
What VP Pence Said About Venezuela During the Lima Group Meeting in Bogotá
“To the good people of Venezuela: Seek your freedom. We will go with you. You go with God. Vayan con Dios,” the VP said.
Dear Democratic Presidential Campaigns: Communicating Correctly in Spanish to Voters Is Important, So Please Do a Better Job (OPINION)
In 2019, it should not be hard to have a Spanish speaker in your communications team from the very beginning.
Commissioners in Canyon County, Idaho Set to Decide on ‘English-Only’ Rule Months After Midterm Election Controversy
Canyon County has the largest Hispanic population in Idaho.
Trump May Seek More Punishment of Cuba (OPINION)
Activating Title III would represent a quantum leap in hostility.
Statement From TORNILLO: THE OCCUPATION on the Action at the National Border Patrol Museum (OPINION)
“We believe that the Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be held accountable for their human rights violations.”
I’m Venezuelan, I’m a Progressive and I Want to See Maduro Go (OPINION)
We want Venezuela back from the brink of disaster, and the rebuilding of the institutions that can help us create a better country.
US Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Could Cut the Output of Refineries at Home (OPINION)
Refineries located along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Louisiana and Texas were just about Venezuela’s last source of hard currency.
First Non-Governmental Data Reveal Family Separation Actively Ongoing at the Border
In McAllen alone, the Texas Civil Rights Project identified hundreds of family separations after the June injunction.
Communities of Color Will Play Decisive Role in 2020 House Races (OPINION)
The Democratic margin in the U.S. House will rise and fall with the minority vote.
In Puerto Rico, a Nonprofit Wants More Women Like Ocasio-Cortez in Public Office
The workshops are non-partisan and free of charge.