Global January 2019

Minors, Mexico And US Asylum Claims

Mexico will only accept U.S. asylum seekers aged 18 to 60 at the El Chaparral crossing in Tijuana. No asylum seekers who are less than 18 years old will be accepted.

Technology January 2019

Apple To Fix FaceTime Eavesdropping Bug

The FaceTime app has a bug that allows an iPhone user calling another iPhone through Group Facetime to hear the audio from the other handset even if the receiver did not accept their call.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Immigration Courts Severely Backlogged

The government shutdown appears to have added years to the already severely backlog that immigration courts are dealing with in the United States.

Arts and Media January 2019

Sotomayor Inspires At Children’s Museum

Bronx Children’s Museum and Hostos Colleges hosted Dream Big Day, featuring U.S. Associate Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and actor and activist Kerry Washington.

Global January 2019

US Plan For Asylum Seekers

The U.S. launched an effort to make asylum seekers wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the United States immigration courts.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuela Opposition Urges Walkouts

Political unrest continues in Venezuela with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader, is looking to up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro by urging walkouts.

Global January 2019

County Provides Shelter To Asylum Seekers

The Board of Supervisors in San Diego County have voted 4-1 to provide an unused courthouse for temporary housing for those seeking asylum.

Hispanic Community January 2019

U Of M, Puerto Rico Groups Explore Energy

Puerto Rico and the University of Minnesota are working together to explore more resilient sources of energy in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Global January 2019

Dangerous Cold Impacting Colleges

Severe temperatures have forced universities and schools in Ohio to cancel classes. Among those impacted were the University of Akron and the University of Toledo.

Global January 2019

ICE Force-Feeds Hunger Strike Detainees

Six immigrants were force-fed via plastic nasal tubes at a Texas detention facility. These detainees were on a hunger strike that has lasted for one month.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuelans Protest In Capitol’s Streets

Protestors filled the streets of Venezuela’s capitol demanding President Nicolas Maduro step down and to support Juan Guaido, the opposition leader.

Hispanic Community January 2019

The Importance Of Education For Hispanics In US

At the first-ever Hispanic Leadership Summit at the U.N., access to education received the most votes as the most important common goals for Hispanics in the U.S.

Global February 2019

No Back Pay For Teachers; Top 5 Headlines

Teachers in South Carolina will not be receiving back pay after their salaries were frozen.  The HACU and Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship is now open for applications.

Global February 2019

Estefan And Fallon; Top 3 Facebook Stories

As we say goodbye to the month of January, we’re taking a look back at the top trending stories on Facebook.

Legal February 2019

Courts Turn Away Hundreds Of Immigrants

Hundreds of immigrants were turned away from courts when they arrived with government-issued notices. Officials blamed the shutdown and the extreme weather for the confusion.