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Immigrants in Washington D.C. Are Avoiding Food Assistance Lines Amid ICE Crackdown Fears: Report

"Media coverage and political rhetoric have fueled a sense of crisis that is paralyzing immigrant communities," said an immigration lawyer to The Latin Times

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Allies to Adversaries? How The U.S.-Colombia Relations Could Devolve Under Trump and Petro

While Petro folded under the pressure from Trump's tariff threat, analysts worry that the high-profile dispute may foreshadow turbulent relations between two ideological foes

Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025

Businesses Across the U.S. Stage "A Day Without Immigrants" to Highlight Their Economic Impact

"When businesses close in solidarity with immigrant workers, it's a wake-up call," business expert Sam Taylor told The Latin Times

Latin Times · Feb 3, 2025

Colombian Congressman Slams President's 'Battle Against The Empire' Over Trump Deportations: 'It Lasted Less Than Three Hours' (Exclusive)

"In an attempt to supposedly defend the dignity of undocumented migrants, he ended up damaging the dignity of all Colombians," Christian Garcés told The Latin Times

Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025

Colombia President Falling Into Trump's Tariff 'Trap' Should be 'Cautionary Tale' For Other Countries, International Affairs Expert Warns

The Latin Times spoke with Manuel Camilo González Vides, head teacher of foreign affairs at Bogota's Universidad Javeriana, to get his assessment on Sunday's diplomatic standoff

Latin Times · Jan 27, 2025

Leaked ICE Memo Reveals Leadership Has Directed Employees to Refer to Foreign Nationals as 'Aliens' Again

The Biden administration moved away from the term back in 2021 amid a push for more "more inclusive" words instead

Latin Times · Jan 26, 2025

Mexico's Sheinbaum Rebukes Trump Admin; Denies Agreeing to Take on Non-Mexican US Asylum Seekers

"If someone is at the border, especially in cold conditions, we'll act in a humanitarian way," she said. "But it's better for them to return to their country"

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

California Mayor Blasts 'Disingenuous' Gov. Newsom as City Goes Non-Sanctuary: 'I Think It's An Illegal Order'

"It's about putting public safety first and keeping all law enforcement tools available to the citizens of Huntington Beach" Pat Burns told The Latin Times

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Trump's 'Reckless' Deployment of Troops to Border Sparks Dire Warning From Advocates: 'More Disorder, Chaos and Cruelty': Exclusive

Trump is set to send around 10,000 troops to southern border to curb immigration, a decision that is being criticized by Latino and migrant advocacy organizations.

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025

Legal Experts Offer Differing Views of Self-Deportations Under Trump as Crackdown Set to Begin

"Decisions should be guided by law, not fear," said an immigration lawyer to The Latin Times when asked about the proliferation of self-deportations

Latin Times · Jan 23, 2025