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.

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

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.

Hispanic Community June 2019

Mexico Says Guard Deployment Beginning

Mexico’s new National Guard for immigration enforcement is beginning to be deployed, according to Mexican officials. This is part of the recent agreement between the U.S. and Mexico.

Hispanic Community June 2019

No Secret Concessions With Mexico?

The Mexican Foreign Secretary said there are no secret concessions with Mexico. President Trump claimed there were secret concessions in the agreement between Mexico and the U.S.

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.