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Feeling Alone, Man Invites World to El Paso Victim’s Funeral
When 63-year-old Margie Reckard was killed by a gunman who opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, earlier this month, Antonio Basco lost his entire world. So, as the man who felt so alone planned her funeral, he invited the world to join him in remembering his companion of 22 years.
Migrant Kids Separated at Border Faced Abuse in Foster Homes
SANTA ANA, California (AP) — This story is part of an ongoing joint investigation between The Associated Press and the PBS series FRONTLINE on the treatment of migrant children, which includes an upcoming film.
More Than 200 Entertainers, Activists and Leaders Sign Letter of Support for Latino Community After El Paso Shooting and Mississippi ICE Raids
“Though real pain and fear are sweeping through our communities, we remain powerful,” the letter states.
Salvadoran Woman Accused of Abortion Faces Retrial
CIUDAD DELGADO, El Salvador (AP) — A young woman charged with homicide in El Salvador after delivering a baby into a toilet faced trial a second time Thursday.
Why Trump Fears Women of Color (OPINION)
It’s important to note that the outcome of the 2020 election will likely depend upon the efforts of independent groups led by women of colo
Jewish Groups Condemn Attack on ICE Protesters in Rhode Island
“We are appalled by this brutal act committed against Jewish, Latinx, and immigrant justice protesters courageously taking nonviolent action to resist the violence that ICE inflicts on immigrant communities every day.”
The Dam That (Almost) Brought Down Paraguay’s President
The past two weeks have brought Paraguayans a political earthquake and a crowd of new household names, all connected to a bilateral energy deal signed with Brazil in May and kept under wraps until late July.
Argentina’s Economic Volatility Forces Macri to Decree Targeted Tax Relief
Macri announced the new set of measures during a televised statement, where he said that “over 17 million workers and their families” will be benefited.
Less Than Two Weeks After El Paso Massacre, Fox Nation Host Compares Undocumented Immigrants to Nazis
Via a Wednesday tweet by Jason Campbell of Media Matters, here is a clip of of what Fox Nation host Todd Starnes said. Mind you, these comments happened less than two weeks after the El Paso Massacre. And then we wonder HOW could a domestic terrorist be inspired to drive hours to murder people in […]
Texas-Sized Opportunities, Part 1
Clearly, under-mobilized Texas Latinos wield significant power to tip House races.
New Puerto Rico Governor Finally Overcoming Challenges
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s new governor finally appeared to be overcoming some of the challenges to her authority on Wednesday following weeks of political turmoil on the U.S. territory, with key members of the majority New Progressive Party expressing support.
The Breakdown: The Legacy Of ‘Dora The Explorer’ (A Latino USA Podcast)
A deep dive into a modern-day pop culture phenomenon.
Chastened Argentine Leader Offers Help for Workers, the Poor
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A walloping at the polls led President Mauricio Macri to decree temporary economic relief for poor and working-class Argentines on Wednesday, with measures that include an increased minimum wage, reduced payroll taxes, a bonus for informal workers and a freeze in gasoline prices.
Mexican Women Decry Abuse by Police in the Wake of Rape Allegations
More demonstrations are expected throughout the week in the capital.
Trump Official: Statue of Liberty Poem Is About Europeans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Trump administration official says that the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming immigrants into the country is about “people coming from Europe” and that America is looking to receive migrants “who can stand on their own two feet.”
#ElPasoFirme: Renowned Artists Residente and La Santa Cecilia to Join El Paso Communities for Sept 7 Action Against White Supremacy
A march and day of cultural resistance is planned by El Paso and civil rights organizations.
President-Elect Says Guatemala Can’t Do Migrant Deal With US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan immigration agreement signed with the Trump administration won’t work because the Central American nation does not have the resources, the country’s new president-elect says.
Don’t Blame Lax Gun Laws or Mental Illness for Mass Shootings: The Real Culprit Resides Beneath (OPINION)
Inequality is both a form of violence in itself and a mechanism for ensuring future violence.
President of Honduras Says He Faces No US Criminal Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández assured on Tuesday he faces no criminal charges in the United States and said recent allegations by U.S. federal prosecutors were based on drug traffickers trying to take revenge against him.
Progressive Activists Urge Democratic Presidential Candidates to Return Donations by Hedge Funds and Wall Street Firms Profiting From Puerto Rico’s Crisis
“We are deeply concerned about how your hedge fund donors and corporate donors have exploited Puerto Rico’s pain for profit and worsened its economic crisis.”