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

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.

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.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Cinco De Mayo Turns 50

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo and in honor of those impacted by COVID-19, the Pueblo Colorado Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee is hosting a special car caravan.

Hispanic Community May 2020

From Heroes To Pariahs

There are reports across Latin America and the Caribbean of migrants deported from the U.S. being mistreated, run off and threatened because of fear that they are carrying COVID-19.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Was There A Foiled Raid Into Venezuela?

Ex-Green Beret Jordan Goudreau claims he led a foiled raid on May 3 that was meant to overthrow Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Guatemala: US Testing Deportees For Virus

Two weeks after Guatemala refused to accept more deportation flights from the U.S., the United States changed how it handles such flights, including testing deportees for COVID-19.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Immigrants Deliver Food, 'Hope' To Workers

A growing number of individuals are delivering food to an immigrant community hit hard by COVID-19. Situations include losing jobs, being disabled, and struggling to feed children.

Hispanic Community April 2020

School Food Crisis In Puerto Rico

About 70% of public school students in Puerto Rico are poor. There’s about $290 million available to help these children but local officials have not submitted a plan to use these funds.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Virus Spreads Fear In Latin America’s Prisons

Overcrowding in Latin American prisons is making social distancing hard and threatening to spread the novel coronavirus, leaving some inmates terrified.

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Top Graduate Schools for Hispanics 2020

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Hispanic Community April 2020 Premium

Food In Cuba: The Pursuit Of A Decent Meal

With the Soviet Union’s collapse, Cuba entered a period of economic hardship, and despite trade agreements, many Cubans report that they continue to live with food shortages and economic hardship