Hispanic Community November 2019

Morales Flees Bolivia After Clashes

Evo Morales fled Bolivia following weeks of violent protests. Morales left on a Mexican government plane after being granted asylum. Bolivia is facing a political vacuum.

Hispanic Community November 2019

1st Hispanic To Lead US Catholic Bishops

For the first time, a Hispanic has been elected to head the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Archbishop José Gómez of Los Angeles overwhelmingly won the recent election.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Spain Faces More Uncertainty

With the political divide between the left and the right widening, Spain is facing more uncertainty after it’s recent national vote.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Bolivia In Power Void

The president of Bolivia’s resignation, as well as the resignations of seemingly every person constitutionally in line to succeed him, has left a power void for the country.

Hispanic Community November 2019

CasaCuba At FIU Receives $750K

The National Endowment for the Humanities recently gave $750,000 to CasaCuba at Florida International University, which is a Cuban heritage center and think tank.

Hispanic Community November 2019

Student: CVS Rejected Puerto Rico ID

José Guzmán Payano, a student at Purdue University, said CVS workers rejected his Puerto Rican driver’s license and U.S. passport and questioned his immigration status.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Fresh Protests, Looting Erupt In Chile

Although Chile’s president, Sebastián Piñera, replaced eight key Cabinet ministers with more centrist figures, looting and protests continue to erupt.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Update On Protections For Salvadorans

The U.S. has extended temporary protection status for one more year for citizens of El Salvador who are in the United States. This decision impacts 200,000 Salvadorans.

Hispanic Community October 2019

$133M Raised For Venezuela Migrants

A European Union-led conference has raised $133 million in money to help assist communities struggling to host migrants from Venezuela who are fleeing their country.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Aftermath Of Oct. 17 Gunbattles

Residents of Culiacan, Mexico, are still coming to grips with the recent deadly gunbattles in which hundreds of gunmen blockaded intersections and bridges, and set vehicles aflame.

Hispanic Community October 2019

Argentina’s Election Results

Alberto Fernández defeated incumbent President Mauricio Macri. Fernández had 48.1% of the votes. Macri had 40.4%. Almost 97% of the votes have been counted.

Hispanic Community October 2019

What Is Behind Latin American Protests?

A wave of protests that often lead to violence and fires is surging across Latin America and the Caribbean with economic factors being a common thread.