Global June 2019

6 Suspects Arrested In Ortiz Shooting

Six people have been arrested in the shooting of David Ortiz. The national police director said the attack’s alleged coordinator was offered thousands to orchestrate the shooting.

Global June 2019

Driver's Licenses For Immigrants

The New York Assembly voted to permit driver’s licenses for immigrants who entered the United States illegally. The bill still needs to be voted on in the state’s Senate.

Global June 2019

Decline In Immigrants In US Illegally

The Pew Research Center has estimated that there has been a sharp decline over the past decade in Mexican immigrants in the United States illegally.

Global June 2019

HACU Internship; Top 5 Headlines

HACU’s internship deadline has been extended.  Chef José Andrés honored with Julia Child award.  Sixteen-year-old Angelica Malone has been offered $1.2 million in scholarships.

Global June 2019

Premature Baby Found In Texas Facility

An immigrant advocate discovered a premature baby at a Border Patrol facility in Texas. The baby’s mother had an emergency c-section in Mexico before crossing the border.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Could Audio Clip Be Of Frida Kahlo?

A 90-second audio clip from may feature the voice of the famous artist Frida Kahlo. The woman’s voice in the clip describes Diego Rivera who was Kahlo's former husband.

Global June 2019

South America Blackout; 10 Things To Know

Tens of millions of people in South America were hit by a massive blackout whose cause is still being investigated. Hundreds of Pakistani girls have been forced into prostitution.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Inside Mexico’s Siglo XXI Center

The Associated Press interviewed 20 people who described conditions at Mexico’s Siglo XXI detention center as overcrowded and filthy, and the agents there as allegedly abusive.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Likely Runoff In Guatemala President Vote

At this time, it appears a runoff ballot will be necessary to determine the next president of Guatemala. Currently, former first lady Sandra Torres has 24% of the vote.

Global June 2019

Meal Programs For Kids Expanded

With school ending for summer break, children in Minneapolis run the risk of struggling to find healthy, consistent meals. Expanded summer meal programs provide a solution.

Global June 2019

Millions Deported Before The End Of June?

On the eve of him formally announcing his re-election bid, President Donald Trump tweeted that millions of “illegal aliens” will be removed from the U.S. beginning next week.

Global June 2019

US Restores Some Aid To Central America

Previously, President Trump announced cutting more than $615 million in assistance to El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Now $432 million in grants and projects will go ahead.

Financing June 2019

US CEO Hands Oxford University $189M

Stephen Schwarzman, CEO of the private equity firm Blackstone, has donated 150 million pounds ($188.6 million) to Oxford University. Donation will fund the university’s AI studies.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Guatemala’s Not Safe Third Country?

Guatemalan Interior Minister Enrique Degenhart said that Guatemala has not agreed to be a “safe third country” for asylum-seeking migrants but is tackling migrant smuggling.

Hispanic Community June 2019

US Navy And Venezuelan Migrants

The U.S. Navy has launched a hospital ship to help countries (including Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic) who have absorbed Venezuelan migrants.