The US mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic has shocked the world, according to reports. Yet, even as the nation surpasses 5 million cases, the Trump administration is still pushing for things to get back to pre-pandemic life. Kind of…
Revelations of how deeply corrupt and lawless the Trump administration actually is ceases to surprise us anymore as much as it viscerally disgusts those of us who truly understand the history of our democracy, the ideals that have stood…
While the Trump administration’s family border separations were universally condemned, one US judge just delivered a surprise ruling; Notice Jennifer Lopez wasn’t invited to the Oscar’s Red Carpet with a nomination? Was it just luck of the Academy vote…
Because we Latinos are not one homogenous group, there are, of course, some who support Trump. Yet, a new group of Latinos wants to ensure Trump is defeated in 2020; In a weird kind of irony, a border patrol…
Immigration, zNew Headline
Guest Voz: Did Trump administration get it right blaming court ruling for increase in families arriving at the Southwest Border?
Oct 16, 2018, 9:47 AM 0
By Tom Wong LatinaLista (Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared on the Center for American Progress website.) In a recent notice of proposed rulemaking, the Trump administration claimed that the Flores settlement agreement led to an increase in the…
By Jacob Fiscler Juvenile Justice Information Exchange MISSION, Texas — A group of Honduran immigrants who had crossed into the United States illegally frantically waved down a deputy constable’s Chevy Tahoe as it approached them on a dirt road…
Immigration, zNew Headline
Self-appointed border enforcers still on the hunt for undocumented immigrants
Aug 19, 2014, 3:18 PM 0
LatinaLista — One of the consequences of Congress’ inaction on immigration reform has been the empowerment of militia groups. Armed with weapons, these groups of men and women designate themselves defenders of our nation’s southern border and assume the…
Immigration, zNew Headline
VIDEO: The child immigration crisis in 10 numbers
Jul 30, 2014, 11:47 AM 0
LatinaLista — Recent reports indicate that the swell of undocumented children is easing and that many of those who have arrived have either been reunited with long absent parents or deported back to the countries they fled. However, there…
Local News, U.S.-Mexico border, zNew Headline
Mexico is thinking of setting up its own Border Patrol
May 7, 2014, 2:16 PM 0
By Steve Taylor Rio Grande Guardian MISSION, TX — They are in the early stages but discussions are taking place about Mexico setting up its own Border Patrol. Details were revealed by U. S. Rep. Henry Cuellar in an…
Videos, zNew Headline
Video: No justice to be found for undocumented immigrants killed by U.S. Border Patrol agents
Mar 17, 2014, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Over the last two years, the U.S. Border Patrol has been under increased criticism of the deadly force its agents use in confrontations along the U.S.-Mexico border. Compounding the problem is the Border Patrol’s lack of transparency…
Local News, U.S.-Mexico border, zNew Headline
Program educates border youths about danger of working for cartels
Feb 27, 2014, 1:34 PM 0
By Josh Burton Cronkite News Service NOGALES, Ariz. – When the Border Patrol stops Arizona youths smuggling drugs through the port of entry here on behalf of cartels, Eric Cantu and other agents often find out those kids have…
Local News, Southwest
Environmental groups call on Border Patrol to reduce off-road damage
Mar 26, 2013, 9:55 AM 0
By Gerald Bourguet Cronkite News Service PHOENIX – Border Patrol off-road vehicles used to catch illegal immigrants and drug smugglers are damaging the landscapes of two ecologically sensitive areas of southern Arizona, environmental groups contend. The Sierra Club and…
Immigration, Palabra Final
White House loud and clear on immigration reform but ignores Latino community’s outcry over abusive actions by ICE and Border Patrol
Jan 30, 2013, 4:58 PM 0
LatinaLista — Even though two different immigration reform plans have been laid out, there is still criticism that existing White House directives to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to not apprehend and place in deportation proceedings non-threatening undocumented…
By Adam Isacson and Maureen Meyer Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) Since 2011, WOLA staff have carried out research in six different zones of the U.S.-Mexican border, meeting with U.S. law enforcement officials, human rights and humanitarian groups,…
General, Videos
Video: Slain U.S. citizen Latina’s family files suit against U.S. Border Patrol
Oct 29, 2012, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — The US-Mexico border is the frontline of what many feel is the ‘overlooked’ war between the United States and Mexican drug cartels. The ‘soldiers’ defending this frontline are the Border Patrol. While many of these men and…
Local News, Southwest
Commentary: Mexico’s new administration needs to make border security a priority
Oct 26, 2012, 9:59 AM 0
By Nelson Balido Rio Grande Guardian SAN ANTONIO – A study released earlier this year by the Pew Hispanic Center caught my attention, and its findings might require observers of U.S.-Mexico relations to recalibrate their thinking. According to Pew…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
S. TX Border Patrol agents move “border security” into colonia neighborhoods
Aug 3, 2010, 4:02 PM 13
LatinaLista — While Sarah Palin may say the President doesn’t have the cojones to deal with border security, colonia residents in South Texas would beg to differ. According to some of the residents who live along the Texas/Mexico border,…
Environment, Government, Immigration, Palabra Final
When fleeing deadly hurricanes in S. Texas, Border Patrol agents say undocumented won’t be allowed to evacuate
May 14, 2008, 11:05 AM 14
LatinaLista — The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. This Friday, scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will hold a press conference releasing a new computer model simulation that shows there will be fewer hurricanes later in…
