Politics
Remembering the Caravan: 5 Essential Reads That Show the Desperation of Central American Migrants (OPINION)
Pieces that explain this human drama, not amplify political rhetoric about refugees.
ICE Removals Increase in 2018, But Still Not as High as Obama Levels From 2009-2014
Across 10 years, FY 2018’s 256,085 removals are the fourth lowest year.
Hispanic Caucus Members Say Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal’s Death
“It’s systemic failures like that, that we’ve had a chance to uncover today, and also will have an opportunity to recommend policy changes to correct those,” Rep. Joaquin Castro said.
Lawsuit: ICE Detention Centers Deny Detainees Contact With Attorneys
The American Civil Liberties Foundation of Southern California and the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic at Stanford Law School have filed a class action lawsuit against ICE, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and private prison operator Geo Group, Inc. for creating unlawful barriers to attorney-client communications.
White House Closer to Partial Shutdown With Wall Demand
Without a resolution, parts of the federal government will shut down at midnight Friday.
Warrants Served on Eve of 9-Month Anniversary of Marielle Franco’s Murder
Details of the “extremely complex” investigation have yet to be released, but police did say the warrants cover 15 locations throughout the state of Rio, as well as a municipality in neighboring Minas Gerais.
McKinsey: Puerto Rico Bondholder and Fiscal Board’s Lead Adviser
The world’s largest financial consulting firm leads the operations of Puerto Rico’s federally-appointed Fiscal Control Board, as evidenced by emails obtained by the Center for Investigative Journalism.
Sens. Menendez, Rubio, Durbin and Leahy Introduce TPS Bill for Venezuela
The bipartisan legislation seeks to grant Temporary Protected Status for eligible Venezuelans.
Puerto Rico’s Non-Voting Member of Congress Defends Cockfighting on House Floor
Why we can’t have nice things.
McKinsey: Bonista de Puerto Rico y principal asesor de la Junta
La firma de consultoría financiera más grande del mundo coordina las operaciones de la Junta de Control Fiscal, según demuestran los emails obtenidos por el Centro de Periodismo Investigativo.
Democrats Hold Advantage Among Latino Voters in Lead Up to 2020 Election
More than two-thirds (67 percent) of Latino voters said they would be more likely to vote Democratic in 2020 if a Latino candidate such as Julián Castro was on the ballot.
New UCLA Study Finds 96% Growth in Latino Vote Across 8 States
This report relies on a social science approach to evaluate official election data to draw conclusions about turnout and vote growth.
The U.S./Mexico Border: How Often and Why Arizonans Cross Into Mexico
According to the poll’s findings, 30% of Arizonans have crossed the border into Mexico in the past 12 months.
Rep. Grijalva, Democrat Likely to Chair House Committee on Natural Resources, Says a Puerto Rico ‘Statehood: Yes or No’ Plebiscite Is Not a Priority
File this one under “We Are Not Surprised.”
ICE’s Network of Immigration Detention Facilities
Latino Rebels Radio: December 6, 2018
The Era of Cultural Accelerators (OPINION)
The time is now.
Mexico City’s New Mayor Disbands Riot Police
Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn into office yesterday.
WhatsApp Skewed Brazilian Election, Proving Social Media’s Danger to Democracy (OPINION)
Misinformation via social media played a troubling role in boosting far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro to the presidency.
Government Data Reveals the Inner Workings of the U.S. Immigration Detention System
ICE relied on 638 sites scattered throughout the United States to detain individuals, often moving them from one facility to another.
El cinturón de seguridad de la Junta de Control Fiscal
Correos electrónicos entregados al Centro de Periodismo Investigativo luego de una demanda de acceso a la información muestran cómo se eslabona este costoso cinturón, coordinado principalmente con el presidente de la entidad, José Carrión.