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Central American Migrants Say Deal Doesn’t Dash Asylum Hopes
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — At the small migrant Juventud 2000 shelter near the border, a Honduran expressed disappointment Sunday over the agreement between Mexico and the United States to more aggressively to curtail migration from Central America.
Trophies Made From Human Skulls Hint at Regional Conflicts Around the Time of Maya Civilization’s Mysterious Collapse
Two trophy skulls, recently discovered by archaeologists in the jungles of Belize, may help shed light on the little-understood collapse of the once powerful Classic Maya civilization.
Ex-Boston Slugger David Ortiz Shot at Dominican Republic Bar
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized Monday following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic, authorities said.
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Latino Rebels Radio: June 9, 2019
Trump Says US, Mexico Reach Agreement to Prevent Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has suspended plans to impose tariffs on Mexico, tweeting that the country “has agreed to take strong measures” to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.
Puerto Rico Finally Gets Disaster Relief Despite Republican Delays
It took a while.
Portrait Of: Sandra Cisneros LIVE in Chicago
In this live and intimate conversation with Latino USA, Sandra Cisneros reflects on her past, present and the legacy she hopes to leave behind.
White House Says Tariffs ‘Going Forward’ as Talks Continue
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexico are set to take effect Monday as planned, the White House said Friday, even as negotiators continued to meet to try to stave off his latest push to force the U.S. ally to stem the flow of Central American migrants into the United States.
Presidential Candidates Put On Notice by More Than 50 Puerto Rican and Allied Groups Demanding Action for Puerto Rico
Vieques en Acciόn, National Urban League, MoveOn Political Action latest to join #ShowUsYourPRPolicy campaign
Latin American Teams Seek Glory as Women’s World Cup Begins
Experts are calling this the “most important women’s World Cup in history.”
Convicts Are Returning to Farming, and Anti-Immigrant Policies Are the Reason (OPINION)
Prison inmates are picking fruits and vegetables at a rate not seen since Jim Crow.
Argentina and Brazil Reject Maduro, Discuss Economic Ties
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The conservative presidents of Brazil and Argentina reiterated their rejection of Venezuela’s socialist government Thursday as the far-right Brazilian politician Jair Bolsonaro made a state visit to Buenos Aires.
Peru Deports 50 Venezuelans and Tightens Entry Requirements
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra is sending a tough message to Venezuelan migrants: Abide by the rules or pay the consequences.
Trump Administration Halts Cruises to Cuba Under New Rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday ended the most popular forms of U.S. travel to Cuba, banning cruise ships and a heavily used category of educational travel in an attempt to cut off cash to the island’s communist government.
Mexico: Talks and More Talks, No Deal Yet to Avert Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and Mexican officials labored for a second day Thursday to avert import tariffs that President Donald Trump is threatening to impose as he tries to strong-arm Mexico into stemming the flood of Central American migrants at America’s southern border.
Mexico Plans Border ‘Unity’ Rally, Nabs 2 Migrant Activists
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Thursday he will hold a “unity” rally on the border in Tijuana two days before the U.S. is set to impose tariffs on all Mexican imports.
Agency Watchdog Slams Conditions at ICE Detention Facilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department’s internal watchdog says rotting food, moldy and dilapidated bathrooms and agency practices at immigration detention facilities may violate detainees’ rights.
El Salvador’s New President Is Using Twitter to Literally Run His Government
In the first six days since his inauguration, El Salvador’s newest president, 37-year-old Nayib Bukele, seems to be running a social media government. He was elected last February, with over 53% of the popular vote, and since last Saturday’s inauguration, he has taken to Twitter to publicly run his country. To many, the centrist politician’s […]
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Latino Rebels Radio: June 6, 2019
Chilean Teachers March in Santiago to Support Public Education
Participants in the national strike, which began on Monday, have been wearing black, which they say symbolizes the “death of public education.”
Putin Says No Plans to Send Troops to Venezuela
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Moscow has no plans to send troops to shore up Venezuela’s embattled leader.