Category: Blog
August 27, 2010 > Staff
Deportations Halted As Federal Government Reviews Illegal Immigration Cases
Today in Latin America Top Story — Immigration enforcement officials have begun halting some deportations, putting into effect a policy that prioritizes arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants convicted of serious […] Read More >
August 26, 2010 > Staff
In Northern Mexico, Bodies of 72 Migrants Found
Today in Latin America Top Story — The bodies 72 migrants, who were allegedly making their way to the United States, have been found piled in a large room on […] Read More >
August 26, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Rancher’s Murder Highlights Complicated Immigrant-Crime Connection
When Robert Krentz was found dead on his Arizona ranch five months ago, police suspected a Mexican drug smuggler. Now, local news outlets report that a person of interest might be […] Read More >
August 25, 2010 > Staff
Cuba Agrees To Free More Dissidents Into Exile In Spain; U.S. May Take Some
Today in Latin America Top Story — Cuba’s Roman Catholic Church said Tuesday that six more political prisoners will be released into exile in Spain under an agreement with President […] Read More >
August 24, 2010 > Staff
Chilean Miners Sent First Supplies in 18 Days; Families Seeking Legal Action Against Mining Company
Today in Latin America Top Story — The 33 miners trapped in a collapsed mineshaft in northern Chile were sent the first supplies of water and food Monday, after being […] Read More >
August 23, 2010 > Staff
Chilean Miners Send Note Saying They’re Alive; Rescue Operation Will Take 4 Months
Today in Latin America Top Story — The 33 miners trapped in an underground copper mine in Northern Chile are all alive, according to Chilean President Sebastián Piñera. Piñera announced […] Read More >
August 20, 2010 > Staff
Haiti’s Presidential List Delayed; Wyclef Won’t Make the Cut, One Official Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) delayed a decision of who among the 34 presidential hopefuls will be eligible to run in the Nov. […] Read More >
August 19, 2010 > Staff
U.S.-Colombian Base Deal Suspended By Constitutional Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Colombian Constitutional Court suspended Tuesday the proposed deal that would allow U.S. troops greater access to Colombian military bases and sent the […] Read More >
August 18, 2010 > Staff
Obama Administration Plans To Ease Travel Restrictions To Cuba
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Obama administration is considering easing some travel restrictions to Cuba, in a move that officials say they hope will help advance democratic […] Read More >
August 18, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Immigration Enforcement By Local Police Is Ineffective and Misuses Authority, Report Says
NEW YORK — Programs allowing local cops to enforce federal immigration law misused their authority, according to a new report. The National Council of La Raza, an immigrant advocacy group, […] Read More >