Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/deported-venezuelans-believed-held-el-salvador-mega-prison-un-says-2025-05-13/ On May 13, 2025, the United Nations reported that over 100 Venezuelans deported from the United States are being held in El Salvador’s high-security “Centre for Terrorism Confinement,” with little clarity about their legal status or conditions. The U.S. deported these individuals—some suspected of gang affiliations—under President Trump’s use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. The… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/screwworm-mexico-beef-sheinbaum-trump-cattle-imports-fab9358629333c0354c7b0a87d1f2b6c On May 12, 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the Trump administration’s 15-day suspension of Mexican beef cattle imports, calling the measure “unfair.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture reimposed the restriction due to a resurgence of screwworm infestations in livestock, despite earlier safety protocols implemented in February. Screwworms are dangerous parasites that can infect both animals… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/avelo-airlinea-deportation-ice-arizona-39da77896eaf15c9bcaaf09d617c0c6b Avelo Airlines, a budget carrier based in Houston, has signed a contract with the Department of Homeland Security to begin charter deportation flights from Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona. The airline will use three Boeing 737s to carry out these flights, becoming one of the few commercial carriers directly involved in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/dominican-republic-roof-collapse-discotheque-518f9e7b7b212ce90c430139b82c4a18 A tragic event occurred in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, when the roof of the iconic Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a merengue concert early Tuesday morning. The concert was attended by many public figures, including politicians and athletes. The collapse killed at least 98 people (now 221) and injured around 160 others. Among the deceased were… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-air-force-academy-under-trump-ends-race-consideration-admissions-2025-04-11/ The U.S. Air Force Academy has ended the use of race, ethnicity, and sex as factors in its admissions process, following an executive order signed by President Trump in January. This shift was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice in a court filing requesting a pause on a lawsuit brought by Students for Fair Admissions… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-looking-ways-comply-with-water-deal-agreement-expected-president-says-2025-04-11/ The article discusses Mexico’s recent decision to send water to Texas farmers amid tensions over an 81 year old water sharing treaty with the United States. Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico is required to send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. every five years through the Rio Grande. However, Mexico has delivered less than… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/uns-haiti-rights-expert-says-fixing-haiti-crisis-is-doable-2025-03-11/ The article highlights the worsening security crisis in Haiti and the potential solutions proposed by U.N. human rights expert William O’Neill. He believes the situation can be stabilized if Haiti’s law enforcement is adequately equipped and international partners take action. O’Neill calls for 2,500–3,000 well-trained international police officers and urges neighboring countries—especially the U.S.—to stop the… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/dominican-republic-missing-us-student-pittsburgh-8fdf64de4614f22df0b388c820cae905 The article reports on the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, while on spring break in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Konanki was last seen on March 6 near the Riu República Hotel beach, coinciding with a power outage. Authorities, including the Dominican government and the FBI, are conducting an extensive search. Dominican… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/rio-de-janeiro-police-demolish-drug-trafficking-resort-favela-2025-03-11/ The article reports on the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, while on spring break in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Konanki was last seen on March 6 near the Riu República Hotel beach, coinciding with a power outage. Authorities, including the Dominican government and the FBI, are conducting an extensive search. Dominican… Read more »
