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Guatemala Agrees to Take in Deported Migrants Under US Expansion Plan 
Guatemala has agreed to accept deported migrants from the United States, strengthening Washington’s efforts to accelerate removals. The agreement, announced by President Bernardo Arévalo alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marks the second such deal reached during Rubio’s diplomatic tour of Central America. Under the arrangement, the U.S. will cover the costs of repatriation, and Guatemala will increase...
Think Before You Post: TikTok’s ‘Dangerous Alien’ Trend May Be Putting Families at Risk 
A wave of TikTok videos is flooding social media, each one a quiet act of defiance. Children play in backyards, families celebrate milestones, workers move through their day, and graduates beam with pride. Over each clip, the phrase “This is the dangerous alien” appears, which is a sharp counter to the rhetoric that casts immigrants as threats. Why the 'Dangerous...
Daddy Yankee’s Daughter, Jessaelys Ayala, Claims She Faces Death Threats After Taking Sides in Her Parents’ Divorce 
The separation of Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González has taken a public and contentious turn, moving beyond private legal proceedings and into a full-blown media spectacle. Their daughter, Jesaaelys Ayala, has now stepped into the conversation, using her YouTube platform to address the backlash she has faced for publicly supporting her mother.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS4bwJ8Mhk8 What Jesaaelys Ayala Says She did not hold back....
Understanding the Rights of Undocumented Students as School Attendance Declines Amid Deportation Fears 
Schools, long considered safe from immigration enforcement, now stand at the center of growing uncertainty. Parents question whether sending their children to class will expose them to a risk that once seemed unimaginable.  However, U.S. law guarantees every child access to public education, regardless of immigration status. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Plyler v. Doe cemented that undocumented children have...
U.S. to ‘Outsource’ Deportations to El Salvador’s Expanding Prison System After Agreement Between Marco Rubio and Nayib Bukele 
The United States has found an unlikely ally in its latest immigration crackdown. Marco Rubio, who recently became the first Latino Secretary of State, announced that Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept deported individuals of any nationality, including convicted criminals currently imprisoned in the U.S.  “Bukele has agreed to the most extraordinary immigration agreement anywhere in the world,” Rubio...
¿Oiga, Parecero, Que Le Pasa?: Trevor Noah’s Joke About Shakira and Colombia at the Grammys Shows a Deep Lack of Cultural Sensitivity 
As many of you may be aware, Los Angeles, the host city of the Grammys, had recently been ravaged by wildfires. In response, the ceremony dedicated itself to raising funds for the victims, a gesture that added a layer of humanity to the evening and brought much-needed depth to the celebration.  Host Trevor Noah, ever the professional, brought a calm,...
Many Immigrants Across the U.S. Withdraw Labor and Spending Just as They Did in the May 2006 Protests to Make Their Voices Heard
Immigrants across the United States are preparing to make their absence felt.   On February 3, "Un Día Sin Inmigrantes" or “A Day Without Immigrants”, calls for a nationwide work stoppage, urging participants to stay home from their jobs, keep children out of school, and halt all purchases. The goal is clear: To expose the economic weight of immigrant labor...
Puerto Rican Pilot Jonathan Campos Among Victims of Fatal Collision in Washington, D.C.
The tragedy that unfolded near Washington D.C. on the night of Wednesday, January 29th, has left many people devastated. Who Was Jonathan Campos? Jonathan Campos, a 34-year-old pilot of Puerto Rican descent, was identified as one of the victims in the collision between an American Eagle plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Campos, originally from...
Latin American Fans Live for Soccer but U.S. Visa Hurdles May Keep Them from 2026 World Cup 
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, yet many are worried whether the United States is prepared to handle the surge of more than 6 million visitors expected to arrive for the tournament.   Delays in visa processing, restrictive immigration policies, and bureaucratic hurdles could make it difficult for fútbol fans, players, and officials to enter the country, threatening...
A New Trend Emerges: Latina Moms Are Finding Unique Ways to Bond with Their Kids by Dancing in Roblox Virtual 'Cantinas' 
Roblox has transformed from a gaming platform initially popular with kids into an unexpected haven for a different audience. Once the domain of young gamers, it is now attracting a new, curious demographic: Latina mothers. What began as a way for parents to monitor their children's online activities has evolved into a form of relaxation and even therapy for...
Once a Symbol of Torture, Guantánamo May Now Hold Migrants
The decision to convert Guantánamo Bay into a detention center for migrants comes with a history that cannot be ignored.   President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order repurposing the military base to house up to 30,000 undocumented migrants. He justified the move as a national security measure.   The History Behind Guantánamo Bay Guantánamo Bay was established as...
Swastikas and Hate Messages Target a Puerto Rican and Mexican Restaurant in Iowa 
The quiet town of Muscatine, Iowa, was shaken this past Sunday when two restaurants (a Puerto Rican and a Mexican restaurant to be exact), were vandalized with swastikas and hateful messages. Jíbaro, a Puerto Rican restaurant, was marked with the phrase “We don’t want you here, P.R.” alongside a swastika on its exterior wall. Other swastikas were drawn on...