Hispanic Community July 2019

More Political Uncertainty In Puerto Rico

Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez, who was supposed to replace Puerto Rico’s Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, said that she doesn’t want the position. Rosselló resigned amid massive protests.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Immigrants Flock To Apps For Work

Immigrants around the world, including Venezuelan migrants in Colombia, have been flocking to apps like Rappi for work. This gig economy, however, can mean modest pay and no benefits.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has announced his resignation. Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez will assume the post, becoming Puerto Rico's second female governor.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Venezuela Blackout Update

As Caracas began to have its power restored Tuesday, residents of the Doleli Building reacted to the latest power outage as they wait for their power to be restored.

Hispanic Community July 2019

ICE Releases US Citizen Wrongfully Held

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released 18-year-old, U.S.-born citizen Francisco Erwin Galicia who was wrongfully detained for more than three weeks.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Trump Threatens Guatemala

Guatemala’s high court blocked an asylum deal; President Trump said he'll look at imposing tariffs or at targeting money Guatemalans working in the U.S. send back to their country.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Political Crisis In Puerto Rico

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló has promised to not run for re-election, but many question if he can govern amid massive protests for him to immediately leave office.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Massive Blackout Hits Venezuela

A massive blackout hit Venezuela, backing up traffic and stopping the subway in Caracas. Venezuela’s government has blamed an "electromagnetic attack" on a series of dams.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Puerto Ricans Gather For Massive Protest

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s promise to not seek re-election has further angered his critics who are gathering for what is expected to be a protest numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Cuban Singer Becomes #MeToo Pioneer

Singer Dianelys Alfonso publicly accused musician José Luis Cortés of repeatedly assaulting and raping her, and has become a pioneer of the #MeToo movement in Cuba.

Hispanic Community July 2019

Migrant Crackdown And Mexico

The crackdown on migrants has caused little backlash against Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador or his government in contrast to the United States.

Hispanic Community July 2019

U Wins Grant Targeting Hispanic Teachers

The Laura Bush 21st-Century Librarian program has awarded Pittsburg State University's College of Education a grant to laptops, mentoring and scholarships to 25 teachers.