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West Liberty man with no criminal background deported to Guatemala
Iowa Public Radio
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July 7, 2025
When Pascual Pedro Pedro immigrated to eastern Iowa from Guatemala seven years ago, he was given an official order of expedited removal, but allowed to remain in the country under special supervision. The expedited removal order would have been...
How Crypto Tourism Is Reinventing Global Destinations
The GWW
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July 7, 2025
Crypto tourism is a new concept. It involves visiting destinations where Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are accepted for tourist goods and services. But how widespread is the trend? Crypto enthusiasts will espouse the values of Bitcoin to no...
ICE arrests five Guatemalan men in South Philadelphia, activists say, as video shows neighbor cursing at officers
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Immigration activists say ICE agents arrested five Guatemalan men at a home in South Philadelphia on Sunday. A video shot by a neighbor from a nearby rooftop shows two young men in handcuffs, one of whom is then placed in a gray car as a neighbor...
Immigration officials confirm more LA-area arrests
Whittier Daily News - California
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July 6, 2025
U.S. immigration officials confirmed Sunday that they arrested two people during a July 4 raid at a West Hollywood car wash, both of whom were described as Mexican nationals who were in the United States illegally. “On July 4th, Border Patrol...
253 New Immigration Cases Filed June 20th-26th
Texas Border Business
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July 7, 2025
United States Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas announced, that federal prosecutors in the district filed 253 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases from June 20 through 26. Image for illustration...
7 Latinx artists based in Nevada
The Nevadan
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July 7, 2025
Nevada is home to notable Latinx artists specializing in a variety of styles and mediums. Here are seven with works you can’t miss. Artists from different backgrounds have been calling Nevada home for years, including these seven who are currently...
A fan-favorite Latino night market flickers back to life after ICE raids
Los Angeles Times
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July 7, 2025
From afar, it looks unassuming: rows of multicolored tents bustling with customers. But up close, it’s a cherished yet common scene that dominates summer dining in L.A. — street vendors slice juicy al pastor off a rotating spit, dicing it with a...
ICE Deports 20-Year-Old With No Criminal Record: 'Man of Faith'
Newsweek
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July 9, 2025
A 20-year-old Guatemalan national with no criminal record was deported from the United States days after being detained by immigration agents. Pascual Pedro, a construction worker and West Liberty High School graduate, was deported around July 6...
UNK students deliver free medical care during outreach trip to Guatemala
Central Nebraska Today
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UNK students assist at a free medical clinic during a recent outreach trip to Guatemala. (Courtesy photo) KEARNEY — San Pedro is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Guatemala. Located along Lake Atitlán, the small city is known for its...
West Liberty man deported to Guatemala despite community’s efforts to stop it
WQAD 8 - Illinois
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After being detained by ICE during a routine check-in, Pascual Leonardo Pedro-Pedro was deported to Guatemala despite efforts from the West Liberty community. WEST LIBERTY, Iowa — Pascual Leonardo Pedro-Pedro has been deported to Guatemala, days...
Crowley adds new U.S. Northeast ocean service with Central America
Yahoo Finance
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Crowley announced the launch of its first-ever shipping route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America. This expansion of ocean shipping services marks a significant step for Crowley, the U.S.-flag operator, as it taps into the...
Immigration arrests in San Francisco region up 77% since Trump took office
The Mercury News - California
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July 6, 2025
Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests have shot up 77% in Northern California since the last year-plus of Joe Biden’s administration, according to recently released data from ICE. The...
'Bring Him Back' rally for deported 20-year-old draws over 100
Iowa City Press Citizen
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"Bring him back." Nearly 100 people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, July 9, calling for the return of 20-year-old Pascual Pedro of West Liberty, who was detained and deported to...
Credit unions as key international development actors
Co-Operative News
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July 7, 2025
Credit unions play a key role in international development as promoters of affordable financial services. This role is particularly important since, despite considerable progress in recent years, over 1.7 billion adults worldwide remain unbanked....
I've spent the last four months traveling the world full-time... it's not as glamorous as you'd think
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
A woman who has spent the last four months traveling the world full-time with just a backpack has shared the highs and lows of her lifestyle. Talia Schreiber, 21, from Belmont, California, has had the travel bug since she went on her first solo...
COMMENTARY: Trump’s cruelty is derailing him with Latinos
News Tribune - Missouri
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July 7, 2025
The Pew Research Center is one of the most trusted polling firms in the country, especially when it comes to Latinos. Last week, it published findings that should have been a victory lap for Donald Trump and his tortuous relationship with...
Travel: Hiking through Guatemala's active volcanoes
Mint
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July 6, 2025
Volcanoes spell danger for some, adventure for others. But for the people of the Central American nation of Guatemala, volcanoes are a part of life. Sitting south of Mexico, Guatemala is home to mountains, thick tropical forests and 37 volcanoes,...
Documenting ICE Agents’ Brutal Use of Force in LA Immigration Raids
The Intercept
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July 7, 2025
This article includes images of law enforcement violence and medical emergencies. SInce June 6, federal agents have embarked on a militarized rampage and terror campaign across the greater Los Angeles area. Pursuing the Trump administration’s...
Addison Ostrenga is the veteran tight end now in his…
Iowa City Press Citizen
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Germann Gramajo-Barrios, a Conesville, Iowa resident, has been given 30 days before deportation to Guatemala. Gramajo-Barrios was given the option of immediate deportation or 30 days to prepare during a check-in with ICE. This 30-day option...
Change at Baltimore court could hurt immigrant children, advocates fear
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 7, 2025
A recent policy change at Baltimore City Circuit Court could lead to the separation of children from their parents or guardians, according to several immigrant advocates. Judge Audrey J.S. Carrión, the court’s administrative judge, last month...