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Report: At Least 138 Sent From US to El Salvador Were Killed
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 138 people deported to El Salvador from the U.S. in recent years were subsequently killed, Human Rights Watch says in a new report that comes as the Trump administration makes it harder for Central Americans to seek refuge here.
Biden’s Poor Showing in Iowa Shakes Establishment Support
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Joe Biden’s third presidential bid enters a critical stretch after a disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses sent the former vice president on to New Hampshire with a skittish donor base, low cash reserves and the looming threat of billionaire rival Michael Bloomberg and his unlimited personal wealth.
Report Says 5.3 Million Newly Naturalized Citizens Will Be Eligible to Vote in 2020 Elections
News of the report’s release coincided with a nationwide campaign to encourage civic engagement among newly naturalized citizens.
Iowa Democrats Release Some Caucus Results After Long Delay
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Clouded by doubts on a chaotic day-after, partial results of Iowa’s kickoff presidential caucus showed former Midwestern Mayor Pete Buttigieg and fiery progressive Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the opening contest in the Democratic Party’s 2020 primary season.
Damage Reported After 5.0 Quake Strikes Near Puerto Rico
SANTA ISABEL, Puerto Rico (AP) — A magnitude 5.0 aftershock rattled southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday, causing some cracks but no reported injuries in a region that has been shaken by continuing quakes for more than a month.
‘Stay in Mexico’ Remark Disrupts School Anti-Racism Meeting
SALINE, Mich. (AP) — A public meeting called to address racist social media posts by students at a suburban Detroit high school turned volatile when a white parent asked a Hispanic parent, “Why didn’t you stay in Mexico?”
‘Othered’ in America: An Old Story, Still Playing out Daily
CHICAGO (AP) — Activist Hoda Katebi rarely takes a break from organizing. As tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated in recent weeks, she became even busier.
Ex-Leader’s Party Faces Divided Challengers in Bolivia
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The party of ousted President Evo Morales faced a fractured opposition as Bolivia began campaigns Tuesday for May 3 elections to replace the leftist leader, but early polls indicate it may not have enough support to win outright and avoid a runoff.
Crimes Against Women on the Rise in Mexico
The number of female victims in 2019 increased by 2.5% from 2018, according to the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNP).
Miami Sees a Return to Cold War Cultural Hard Line on Cuba
MIAMI (AP) — Platinum-selling reggaeton act Gente de Zona were barred from a New Year’s Eve concert in a Miami park. The mayor of Miami declared another Cuban singer persona non grata and her concert in a private club was canceled. Fellow artists Jacob Forever y El Micha were shut out of a July 4 concert the neighboring South Florida city of Hialeah last year.
In Embarrassing Twist, Democrats Have No Iowa Caucus Results
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Democratic party officials in Iowa worked furiously Tuesday to deliver the delayed results of their first-in-the-nation caucus, as frustrated presidential candidates claimed momentum and plowed ahead in their quest for the White House.
Flatiron Books and the Latino Threat Narrative (OPINION)
Once again, portraying us as the bad guys.
A Review of QUIXOTE NUEVO: A Groundbreaking Update of the Groundbreaking Work
The after-party for opening night of QUIXOTE NUEVO at The Alley Theatre is the perfect metaphor for the love that great art can create when its presented right and when it respects our community.
Puerto Ricans Thrilled by Flag Sighting in Super Bowl
SAN JUAN (AP) — The screams echoed across Puerto Rico when Jennifer Lopez unfurled a feather cape representing the flag of the U.S. territory during the Super Bowl’s halftime show, a moment that many were still replaying and sharing on Monday.
More Protection Urgently Needed for Venezuelan LGBTQ+ Refugees in Brazil
In the middle of the Amazon, in the Brazilian city of Manaus, sits the only LGBTQ+ refugee centre in Latin America: Casa Miga.
Second Death Linked to Mexico Butterfly Reserve
The deaths appear to follow a pattern of killings and threats targeting environmental defenders in Mexico and throughout the region.
RAICES Installs Cages During Iowa Caucuses, Demanding End to Deportations
“These cages have fake children inside covered with mylar blankets, symbolizing the children jailed in detention along the border and throughout the country. Each cage includes a #DontLookAway sign and plays an actual recording from a child who was kept in detention,” a Monday media release noted.
Remembering Iowa
Welcome to Ames, Iowa. At ISU, there was literally a handful of Chicana/o students then: Alberto from the Valley, Jerry from Omaha, Maria from Chicago, Rupert from San Antonio, and me from the Valley.
The New Voters of Texas
Latino Rebels: February 2, 2020.
Guaidó Rallies Venezuelan Expats in Miami at End of Tour
MIAMI, Florida (AP) — Venezuela’s Juan Guaidó told a large crowd of cheering expatriates in Miami on Saturday that he will soon make his return to Caracas from an international tour, bringing with him the “world’s backing” to oust President Nicolás Maduro.
Bolivia Detains, Frees Asylum-Bound Allies of Ousted Leader
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Two former Bolivian officials headed to asylum abroad with a government guarantee of safe conduct were briefly detained at the airport on Saturday, but were finally allowed to fly out of the country.