Category: North America
October 27, 2010 > Staff
Latin American Leaders Criticize Prop 19; Says California Sends Wrong Message
Today in Latin America Top Story — Several Latin American leaders criticized California’s controversial Proposition 19, saying that if passed the measure would send a contradictory message from the United States. […] Read More >
October 21, 2010 > Staff
Nevada “Don’t Vote” Campaign Stirs Up Controversy; Immigration Takes Center Stage
Today in Latin America Top Story — A political ad drive in the state of Nevada has stirred up controversy with Latino voters by claiming that the best way to […] Read More >
October 21, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Protesters Demand Restraints on Federal Involvement in Immigration Enforcement in New York City Jails
NEW YORK — Too many Latinos in New York City are silently disappearing after entering city jails, activists said Tuesday at a downtown New York rally. After crossing the Brooklyn […] Read More >
October 20, 2010 > Molly OToole
Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Methods Earn Him Elections, But Also Protests And A Federal Lawsuit (Part 3 of 3)
PHOENIX — Mere blocks away from the gleaming, air-conditioned conference room of the U.S. Attorney’s office in downtown Phoenix, Rob McElwain, long mustache barely visible under his straw hat, stands […] Read More >
October 20, 2010 > Staff
Calderón’s Proposal To Try Mexican Soldiers In Civilian Courts Doesn’t Go Far Enough, Human Rights Groups Say
Today in Latin America Top Story — Human rights groups criticized a proposal by Mexican President Felipe Calderón to try soldiers in civilian courts, saying the law would not go […] Read More >
October 20, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Mexican Drug Cartels Threaten Freedom Of Press; Bilateral Solution Needed, Panel Says
NEW YORK — Luis Carlos Santiago’s last moments were spent in a shopping mall parking lot in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez. Around two in the afternoon on […] Read More >
October 19, 2010 > Staff
Mexico seizes 105-Tons Of Marijuana In Tijuana; Huge Bust As Prop 19 Looms In U.S.
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican authorities seized a huge amount of marijuana Monday in the border city of Tijuana, one of the largest drug busts in years […] Read More >
October 19, 2010 > Molly OToole
Does Illegal Immigration Cause Violent Crime In Arizona? (Part 2 of 3)
PHOENIX — The sun glared off the polished wood of a conference table in downtown Phoenix, but U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke — who was also at the table during SB1070’s […] Read More >
October 18, 2010 > Staff
Gunmen In Mexico Kill Six People At Family Reunion; Marine And Three Zetas Die In Monterrey
Today in Latin America Top Story — Men armed with assault rifles opened fire Friday during a family reunion in the northern Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez, killing six people […] Read More >
October 18, 2010 > Molly OToole
Immigration Debate Centers On Arizona, As Mid-Term Elections Approach (Part 1 of 3)
MESA, Arizona — Primary election day found Senator Russell Pearce with droplets of sweat rolling down his forehead behind his orange, round-rimmed sunglasses. He tried to rub them away from […] Read More >