Hispanic Community June 2019

Venezuelans Adopt Recycling Habits

Eliset González repairing lightbulbs is in response to economic chaos in Venezuela—chaos that has left many unable to afford things like lightbulbs in their now crisis-torn nation.

Hispanic Community June 2019

LULAC Faults School On Hispanic Hiring

The New Mexico chapter of LULAC is calling for a federal and state investigation into the hiring practices of the University of New Mexico regarding the school’s administrators.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Latest On Mexico Deal

In response to criticism, President Donald Trump said on Twitter that there is more to the deal with Mexico than meets the eye and teased that more would be announced soon.

Hispanic Community June 2019

GOP Senators Line Up Against Mexico Tariff

GOP Senators are coming out against President Donald Trump’s plan to put tariffs on all imported goods from Mexico, however, it is unclear if they have enough votes to stop the tariffs.

Hispanic Community June 2019

News Brief: New Cuba Travel Restrictions

New restrictions by the Trump administration regarding U.S. travel to Cuba means many recreational and education trips are being banned.

Hispanic Community June 2019

900,000 To 4 Million People Not Counted?

A new report by the Urban Institute says the 2020 census could fail to count as much as 900,000 to 4 million people, which could diminish money and power for some states for the next decade.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Mexico, Twitter And Tariffs

In response to U.S. tariffs, Mexican officials have taken to Twitter to convey a positive message about them working to de-escalate tensions regarding immigration.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Bilingual Education Advantages And Disadvantages

In the latest in our Book Marked series, we take a look back at Editor Emeritus Marilyn Gilroy’s article on bilingual education—a topic just as relevant today as it was back in 2001.

Hispanic Community May 2019

New Mexican Tariffs

President Trump has said that he will place a 5% tariff on all imports from Mexico and that this percentage will gradually increase "until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied."

Hispanic Community May 2019

Boosting Development In Central America

The United Nations' Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has proposed a plan to boost economic development in Central America.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Cubans Trying To Enter US Via Mexico

Escalating numbers of Cubans are trying to enter the U.S. via Mexico in part because of deteriorating living conditions in Cuba and loosened travel restrictions in Central America.

Hispanic Community May 2019

Venezuela Exodus’ Impact On Infants

While infants involved in the Venezuela exodus qualify for Venezuelan citizenship, they need to register to obtain it, which requires either traveling to Venezuela or a consulate.