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López Obrador Clashes With Courts After Vowing ‘Poverty’ for Mexican Government
At a press conference on February 1, the Mexican president said his government would embrace what he called “Franciscan poverty” if it would “transfer funds to the people” and achieve “development, jobs and welfare.”
Rep. Escobar in Letter to Trump: Apologize to El Paso for False Claims About City’s Crime Rate
“El Paso has never been one of the most ‘dangerous cities’ in the country, and our safety and security has long been a point of pride,” the Texas Democrat wrote.
Migrant Caravan Detained in Old Factory, Across From Texas
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — The caravan is the first in recent months to head toward Texas instead of California.
ICE Detainees on Hunger Strike Are Being Force-Fed, Just Like Guantánamo Detainees Before Them
As with the Guantánamo detainees, migrants are risking starvation, but not because they want to die.
Power 4 Puerto Rico Statement on COFINA Deal
“The story of PROMESA is the story of deepening poverty in Puerto Rico.”
Venezuelan Opposition Rushes to Deliver Aid, Maduro Blocks Entry
President Nicolás Maduro has continued to deny that Venezuela is facing a humanitarian crisis.
How a Young President-Elect Broke Two-Party Dominance in El Salvador
In a scenario that has become increasingly common in elections throughout the hemisphere, an outsider candidate who distanced himself from the political establishment emerged triumphant.
City of Nogales Unanimously Votes to Condemn Concertina Wire on Border Fence
The vote came immediately after Mayor Arturo Garino shared his accounts about a Wednesday meeting with Border Patrol.
Venezuela’s Dueling Political Movements Each Push Elections
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — The struggle for power resurged this year when congress leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president, saying Nicolás Maduro’s re-election in May was fraudulent.
Stacey Abrams’ Talk About Obama’s ‘Compassionate’ Immigration Legacy Isn’t Just Wrong: It’s Dangerous, Too (OPINION)
I find it unfortunate that Abrams chose the word “compassionate” to describe what I saw during my reporting on Obama’s border and immigration practices.
El Chapo Trial Enters Day Three of Deliberations: Here’s a List to Make Sense of It All
We put together a short sampling of nonfiction audio and video pieces.
Central American Peace Icon Accused of Sexual Assault
Arias was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for being a peace-broker in Central America
A Conversation With the Filmmakers of PÁJAROS DE VERANO (Birds of Passage)
Latino Rebels Radio: February 6, 2019
The US Wants to Intervene in Venezuela: We Won’t Get Fooled Again?
Just read the writing on the wall.
The NAFTA Diet
In a conversation with Maria Hinojosa, Dr. Alyshia Gálvez discusses her new book about how NAFTA has dramatically changed the types of food Mexicans eat.
La respuesta demócrata al discurso de Trump (VIDEO)
Lo que dijo Xavier Becerra el martes.
Chris Matthews Has No Problem Saying ‘Illegal People’ on MSNBC
Come on, Chris. It’s 2019.
In the Debate About the Border, Voices From Nogales Will Not Be Ignored
Our opinions matter, and our voices will be heard.