Category: United States
May 5, 2011 > Eline Gordts
Undocumented Immigrant Youth Support DREAM Act By Coming Out Of The Shadows
NEW YORK — Melissa Garcia Velez didn’t look nervous when she took up the microphone in the center of New York’s Union Square, although what she was about to say […] Read More >
May 5, 2011 > Staff
“Operation Fast And Furious” Under Scrutiny For Passing Guns To Mexican Drug Smugglers
Today in Latin America Top Story — A federal operation run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms known as “Fast and Furious” has allowed hundreds of guns into […] Read More >
May 2, 2011 > Juan Fajardo
May Day Marchers Demand Respect For Immigrants’ Rights
NEW YORK — In celebration of this year’s May Day, thousands of people took to the streets in lower Manhattan, demanding more jobs, higher wages, social security, and respect for […] Read More >
April 28, 2011 > Roque Planas
Obama Continues Push For Comprehensive Immigration Reform At Meeting With Hispanic Celebrities
President Barack Obama reiterated his call for comprehensive immigration reform Thursday at a meeting with prominent Hispanic celebrities, including actresses Eva Longoria and America Ferrera, and news anchor Jose Diaz-Balart […] Read More >
April 25, 2011 > Staff
Bloomberg Urges Conservatives To Accept Immigration; Repeats Call For Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Today in Latin America Top Story — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg urged conservatives to accept immigration as necessary for economic growth, during an interview with Fox on Sunday. […] Read More >
April 12, 2011 > Staff
Arizona Immigration Law Partially Blocked By Appeals Court
Today in Latin America Top Story — The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday against the state of Arizona, supporting a lower court’s decision to block […] Read More >
March 29, 2011 > Staff
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Cuba Amid Controversy Over Alan Gross Case
Today in Latin America Top Story — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Cuba Monday for a three-day visit, where he is expected to discuss the case of jailed […] Read More >
March 23, 2011 > Staff
Obama Pledges Drug-Fighting Assitance to El Salavdor; Ends Latin American Visit Early
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama wrapped up the final leg of his Latin American tour Tuesday in El Salvador, where he pledged $200 million […] Read More >
March 22, 2011 > Staff
Obama Praises Latin American Growth and Dynamism During Speech In Chile
Today in Latin America Top Story — U.S. President Barack Obama said that Latin America was fundamental to the prosperity and security of the United States, during a speech in […] Read More >
March 21, 2011 > Staff
Obama Kicks Off Latin America Visit In Brazil As Attacks Against Libya Begin
Today in Latin America Top Story — President Barack Obama arrived in Brazil Saturday to kick off a five-day, three-country visit to Latin America. Obama hopes to increase economic ties […] Read More >