Category: United States
September 9, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Undocumented Students Facing Deportation Breathe Sigh Of Relief
As school starts up again, undocumented students around the country are concentrating on classes, not deportation proceedings. In August, President Barack Obama’s administration pushed the emphasis of deportations away from […] Read More >
September 9, 2010 > Molly OToole
Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce Discusses Illegal Immigration, SB 1070, And Elections (Interview)
MESA, Arizona — On Tuesday, Aug. 24, The Latin America News Dispatch sat down with Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce to discuss the controversial immigration law, SB1070, of which he […] Read More >
September 7, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Soldiers Kill Two At Checkpoint; Obama Administration Considers Increase In Military Aid
Today in Latin America Top Story — Two people were shot dead at a military checkpoint in northern Mexico, authorities said Monday. Soldiers attacked a car passing a military checkpoint, saying […] Read More >
September 2, 2010 > Alison Bowen
Immigrant Children Crossing The Border Present Perplexing Problems
After being hit with a machete handle by his stepfather, 14-year-old Isau thought only the United States would provide some relief. Isau is one of tens of thousands of kids […] Read More >
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 > 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 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 19, 2010 > Raisa Camargo
Oil Prospects in Cuba Have Some Rethinking U.S. Trade Embargo
WASHINGTON — As speculation surfaces of oil prospects in Cuba, officials are worried that the United States’ embargo will fall short with trade, as the island continues to attract global […] 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 >