Hispanic Community May 2020

Update On Raid In Venezuela

During a TV broadcast in Venezuela, the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, said two U.S. citizens were arrested during a raid allegedly meant to capture the Venezuelan president.

Health Care May 2020

The Second Virus Wave

Around the world health authorities are warning of another wave of coronavirus infections and deaths, but questions remain exactly when and how bad this next wave will be.

Arts and Media May 2020

Can You Get A Job With A Liberal Arts Degree?

In this article we answer the following questions: 1º Advantages of studying liberal arts degree 2º highest paying jobs for liberal arts degrees

Financing May 2020

33M Have Sought Unemployment Aid

Around 33.5 million people have filed for unemployment in the past seven weeks because of COVID-19. An AP-NORC poll shows 61% of Hispanics said their household has lost income.

Global May 2020

US Approves At Home Saliva-Based Virus Test

In news from around the world, the U.S. has approved the first saliva-based at home COVID-19 test, which is expected to expand the use of the test developed by Rutgers University.

Hispanic Community May 2020

US Northern Border Illegal Crossings Rise

According to federal data, illegal boarder crosses from Canada to the U.S. has nearly tripled over the past three years and a growing number of these crossings are Mexican citizens.

Legal May 2020

What education is needed to become a lawyer

Meta Description/Summary : In this article we answer the following questions: 1º What subjects do you need to study to become a lawyer? 2º What is the difference between a lawyer and an advocate?

Hispanic Community May 2020

COVID-19 Impacts Diaspora Venezuelans

Venezuelans who fled their country and send money back home to their families are dealing with the economic fallout. Venezuela’s minimum wage is the equivalent of around $2/month.

Hispanic Community May 2020

100 Deaths Between 2 Hispanic Churches

Saint Peter's Church and Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church have collectively had 100 COVID-19 deaths. Both congregations have parishioners living in crowded apartments.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Trump Ramps Up Expulsions Of Migrant Youth

Citing the pandemic, the Trump administration is increasing the expulsion of migrant youth, disregarding the Flores rules that give them access to legal counsel before deportation.

Technology May 2020

Pulling The Plug On Distance Learning

Some schools around the U.S. have found distance stressful with too many obstacles like a lack of internet access and devices. The following explores one district in Georgia.

Global May 2020

New Refugees Struggle In US During Pandemic

Refugee families are struggling during the pandemic with additional challenges. The following article follows the struggles of families from Colombia and Afghanistan.

Health Care May 2020

Is There A Link Between Strokes And COVID-19?

Concerns are rising whether COVID-19 can cause strokes, including in younger patients. At the time of this article, the possible links between COVID-19 and strokes remain unclear.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Inside Venezuela’s COVID-19 Lockdown

Of the roughly 25 million Venezuelans who did not flee the country, only around 17 million have internet. This adds to challenges with distance learning.

Global May 2020

Europe Reopens Widely

With new COVID-19 cases and deaths slowing in Europe, countries like Italy and Greece have begun reopening more widely. China is giving the WHO $2 billion to help fight the virus.