Politics
Rosselló to Trump: ‘I Am Making a Public Request to You, Mr. President, to Meet With Me’
“Mr. President… you are getting the incorrect advice.”
The State of the Immigrant Rights Movement in 2019
Latino Rebels Radio: January 17, 2019
Street Singer Gives Voice to Venezuela’s Growing Diaspora
Reyna’s Perdomo song has become the unofficial anthem of Venezuelans who have left their country.
How Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies Separate Families in Puerto Rico
Roundups of undocumented immigrants in Puerto Rico have been on the rise, according to immigration attorneys, as the federal government’s lack of transparency keeps Puerto Ricans in the dark about the number of people affected.
How Julián Castro Must Change to Be a Viable Presidential Candidate (OPINION)
Look, I like me some 60s rock and have belted out The Byrd’s “Turn, Turn, Turn” with my kids in the car. And we’ve ridden around bouncing to Selena’s cumbias. But hearing that 60s classic and “Baila esta cumbia” as Julián Castro’s entrance and exit themes on Saturday seemed… soooooo… awkward. Before you start, I […]
Julián Castro and the Democrats’ Catastrophic Accent (and Immigration) Problem (OPINION)
Candidates like the former San Antonio mayor will need to exercise greater moral and political clarity.
Why Did NYTimes’ THE DAILY Podcast Feel Like It Had to Record a Manufactured Border Swim?
Swimming across the Río Grande and broadcasting it? This is just exploitative and wrong.
Venezuelan Congress Leader Briefly Detained Amid Standoff
A video circulating on social media purports to show the moment in which Juan Guaidó is intercepted on his way to an anti-government “Citizens’ Meeting” in the port city of La Guaira.
The Full Julián Castro Presidential Campaign Announcement Event
He will very likely be the only Latino candidate in the cycle.
Nicaraguan Supreme Court Justice Resigns in Protest
The letter, circulating widely on social media, was accompanied by a photograph of judge Rafael Solís Cerda’s government-issued ID.
Venezuela’s Maduro Begins 2nd Term Amid Widespread Criticism
The governments of Paraguay and Peru announced they will withdraw diplomats from Venezuela.
Trump Administration Eyes Disaster Money to Fund Border Wall
The White House has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to comb through its budget, including $13.9 billion in emergency funds that Congress earmarked last year.
Debt Island: Wall Street Closes in on 40 Years of Profit at Puerto Rico’s Expense
Activists call for a massive mobilization on January 16 against the dangerous precedents that Cofina agreement sets for future restructuring plans.
Rep. Veronica Escobar Gives Her First US House Speech: ‘I Am a Proud Fronteriza’
“That’s why I have been profoundly disturbed by the rhetoric and policies from this Administration.”
Venezuela’s Maduro Celebrates 2nd Term as Crisis Deepens
Seventeen Latin American governments, the United States and Canada rejected the legitimacy of Maduro’s next term in a measure adopted Thursday.
2018 Cuba Poll: Support for the Embargo on the Rise Among Cuban-Americans
Most voted Republican in midterms, yet support Obama-era policies.
López Obrador Delivers Emotional Appeal to Mexicans Amid Fuel Shortage
Organized gangs drill roughly 42 illegal taps into government pipelines daily, costing the country $3 billion per year.
My Chicago Public Schools Students Give Trump’s Border Wall Address High Grades, Unfortunately (OPINION)
After I saw students cringe during the 10-minute speech, they divided the text into three sections: beginning, middle, and end (a classic strategy for text analysis).
Companies Argue Against Proposal Not to House Separated Kids
Alex Friedmann, associate director of the Human Rights Defense Center, has submitted shareholder resolutions on the subject for a vote at the companies’ annual meetings.
López Obrador Calls on Mexicans to Help in Battling Fuel Thefts
There aren’t enough tanker trucks, and lines have stretched for hours at gas stations in outlying states this week.