For Chinese Immigrants, Deportation Relief Goes Beyond DACA
Why have so few Chinese immigrants applied for Obama’s deferred action program for undocumented youth?
Nicaragua's Canal Project Pushes Forward Despite Economic, Environmental Questions
A century after the Panama Canal opened, a potential rival emerges. But it's far from certain the Nicaragua Canal will work, or even exist.
Watching TeleSUR English, Venezuela's State-Backed News Site For English Speaking Audiences
Venezuela's state-backed TeleSUR English site has a solid Chavista bias, but its U.S. coverage is surprisingly relevant.
Latin America Softens On Marijuana
Inch by inch, Latin American countries are moving toward decriminalization of pot, yet full legalization is still far away.
Venezuela Gas Prices, The World's Cheapest, About To Get More Expensive
Venezuela's dirt-cheap gas is economically unsustainable, but many Venezuelans consider it a birthright.
Why Aren't Central Americans Getting Asylum In The US?
Asylum claims from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras have only about a 4% success rate in the courts. That compares to 80% for Chinese.
Illegal Immigration At 40-Year Low, But US-Mexico Border Still Kills Hundreds
Arizona's harsh desert is treacherous terrain for migrants, who die by the hundreds trying to cross into the US, even as overall numbers fall.
How USAID Cuba Revelations May Threaten Global Health Programs
Health advocates say USAID's operation in Cuba may deepen other countries' mistrust of U.S. programs. Ebola prevention might be affected.
Mexican Media Condemn Sinaloa State 'Gag Order'
The outcry spurred state lawmakers to reconsider a law banning journalists from crime scenes.
Child Migrants Report Freezing In 'Icebox' U.S. Border Patrol Centers
Accounts of severe cold in U.S. Border Patrol facilities abound. Advocates say it's intentional, but there's no official explanation.
In Gaza Protest, Latin American Countries Pull Diplomats Out of Israel
Five Latin American governments have recalled ambassadors from Israel over fighting in Gaza, and more may follow suit. Israel reacted with very strong words.
Israel Is A ‘Terrorist State’: Bolivian President
Bolivian President Evo Morales also struck down a visa agreement with Israel over its offensive in Gaza.
Congress Deadline Looms For U.S. Border Funding Bill
If Congress fails to pass a border funding bill before Friday, Homeland Security may have to divert resources to keep border operations afloat.
Migrant Family Detentions On The Rise, And Private Companies Stand To Profit
As the U.S. grapples to halt the influx of migrant families entering from Central America, private prison operators are lining up to cash in.
Venezuela’s TeleSUR Branches Into English To Counter US News
The brainchild of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is attempting to win over a younger, English-speaking global audience.
China-Japan Rivalry Plays Out In Latin America
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe is attempting to woo economic leaders in the region, fresh on the heels of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Venezuela Evicts ‘Tower of David’ Squatters From World's Tallest Slum
Tenants of Caracas’s notorious "Tower of David" vertical slum are being resettled, but nobody knows what's next for the building.
Border Crisis: What Happens To Child Migrants After They Are Deported?
The immigration and border crisis: Limited government services mean there is no follow-up on the conditions to which child deportees return.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Brings Billions On Visit To Latin America
The Chinese president inked a fresh batch of economic agreements with Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina before heading to Cuba.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry To Send 1,000 National Guard Troops To Border
"Operation Strong Safety" will target criminal activity along the border, the governor said.
Flow of Child Migrants Into US May Be Slowing Down
Border officials say they have been detaining fewer child migrants in recent weeks.
Mexico Struggles To Manage Central American Migration
The U.S. isn't alone in the Americas in deporting people: Mexico deported more than 86,000 Central American migrants last year.
MH17 Investigation Cannot Rule Out Russian Role: Samantha Power
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. gave the strongest implication yet from the U.S. on Russia's possible role in the MH17 crash.
Malaysia Prime Minister: Investigation Of Malaysia Airlines Ukraine Crash Site ‘Must Not Be Hindered'
The Malaysian prime minister said that no one should interfere with any debris near the disaster area, including the black box.
Grieving Families of MH17 Passengers Gather At Airports For Answers
Relatives clustered at the airports in Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur for information on the victims of the Malaysia Airlines jet crash.
For Child Migrants In Court, Access To A Lawyer Depends On Chance
Child migrants do not have an attorney appointed for them, and immigration lawyers say pro bono services are stretched thin.
Jose Antonio Vargas Released, Faces Immigration Court Hearing
Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and high-profile undocumented immigrant, was set free for being a low-priority case.
Jose Antonio Vargas's Detention Escalates Immigration Tensions
The detention of the well-known activist puts a harsh spotlight on U.S. government actions over a low-priority case.
US Deportation Policies Have Close Ties to Central American Violence
The violent gangs pervading Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador first formed in Los Angeles prisons.
Map Details The Rise Of Asian Immigration To The US
China and India are the most common birth countries of Asian immigrants to the U.S. who received their green cards last year.
