https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/19/americas/colombia-80-killed-peace-talks-fail-intl-latam/index.html In Bogota, Columbia, a humanitarian crisis arises. After the government failed peace talks with the National Liberation Army, more than 80 people were killed. The violence has forced many to flee, with the help of the Columbian army. The armed group responsible for the attacks has not yet been identified, we know at least 3 people involved in the… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/30/americas/migrant-workers-canada-abuse-amnesty-intl-latam/index.html Migrant workers in Canada have been working under the country’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program since the 1970’s, after the country wanted to have a program for immigrants to have a job and pay their citizenship. Its stated that the workers have been exposed to “shocking abuse and discrimination” in the program, in a report by Amnesty International. Amnesty International… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-tariffs-presidency-news-02-03-25#cm6pq13sv000n3b6mc0ajy302 President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to pause the imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican goods until March 4, 2025, marks a significant moment in U.S.-Mexico relations. This decision comes as a response to Mexico’s ongoing efforts to address key issues such as illegal migration and drug trafficking at the U.S.-Mexico border. The pause is intended to allow… Read more »
The dramatic decline in cocaine seizures at Antwerp’s port in 2024 illustrates the profound impact of coordinated international efforts on curbing global drug trafficking. Ecuador’s aggressive crackdown on cartels—through military enforcement, port security enhancements, and intelligence-sharing—disrupted traditional smuggling routes and forced criminal networks to adapt. This highlights the interconnected nature of the drug trade, where local enforcement in one country… Read more »
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-01-10/brazil-venezuela-border-to-be-closed-through-jan-13-brazil-govt-says The recent border closure between Brazil and Venezuela stems from a prolonged electoral dispute in Venezuela, culminating in the re-inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Brazil, under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has withheld recognition of Maduro’s victory, reflecting a significant diplomatic rift. The situation escalated when Venezuela unilaterally decided to close the shared border shortly after Maduro’s swearing-in,… Read more »
December 16th, 2024 With the induction of Donald Trump into America’s office, comes a promise of mass deportation of illegal immigrants in the US to their home countries. No one truly knows if this is fully possible, but it scares every single Latin immigrant within our society- everything they have worked so hard for reversed in such short order. Unauthorized… Read more »
