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Despite Democrats’ Government Shutdown, ICE Continues to Arrest the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Human Smugglers and Thieves
Our law enforcement officers are working without pay to remove the worst of the worst WASHINGTON — Despite working without pay because of the Democrats’ government shutdown, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are continuing to...

El Paso bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US...
“He had a few words for us, thanking us for our commitment to the immigrant peoples and also saying that he hopes that the bishops' conference will speak to this issue,” said Seitz, chair of the migration committee of the U.S. Conference of...

Latin culture photojournalist Patrick Raycraft on a life of telling visual stories
Photojournalist Patrick Raycraft gave a talk at the UConn Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) on Oct. 1. The talk was on the experiences of the Latin American and Spanish-speaking world through photographs as a career for...

Lexington funeral director helps immigrants return loved ones home
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As Lexington’s immigrant population continues to grow, a Lexington funeral director has found his calling helping families navigate the complex process of returning their deceased loved ones to their native countries. James...

President Nayib Bukele Highlights Brotherhood Among Central American Nations
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador shared a video on his official X account showcasing the ceremony commemorating Central American Independence Day, celebrated each year on September 15 in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa...

Suriname vs Guatemala Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025
Suriname will face Guatemala at the Dr. Ir. Franklin Essed Stadion on Friday in the third game of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - CONCACAF third-round clash. The home side have enjoyed a positive start to their qualifying campaign and sit...

Festival Chapin de Los Angeles honors Guatemalan culture
Guatemala’s culture and it’s Mayan ancestry will be celebrated this weekend in a lively festival that’s expected to attract thousands to Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. The ninth annual Festival Chapin de Los Angeles, which is marketed as the...

Festival Chapin de Los Angeles honors Guatemalan culture this weekend
Guatemala’s culture and it’s Mayan ancestry will be celebrated this weekend in a lively festival that’s expected to attract thousands to Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. The ninth annual Festival Chapin de Los Angeles, which is marketed as the...

The Voice of Latin America at the United Nations General Assembly
From September 9 to 28, New York opened its doors to welcome presidents, ministers, and foreign affairs officials from all United Nations member states. Latin America presented a kaleidoscope of messages, themes, and dispositions before the...

Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported as...

Texas bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported as...

Migrants unable to formalize their legal status or receive asylum leave Tapachula heading for CDMX
1 A group of about 1,200 migrants set out walking before dawn in southern Mexico on Wednesday, October 1st, aiming for the capital, where they hoped to legalize their immigration status and find more work opportunities after a long, frustrating...

At 45, Guatemala golf amateur Alejandro Villavicencio’s passion keeps him going
SINGAPORE – Hours before his round at the World Amateur Team Championships (WATC) teed off at 12.25pm, Alejandro Villavicencio was already up at 5am and working on his laptop to manage business matters in Guatemala. While in Singapore this week...

Mexico’s president is riding a wave of popularity
But can she survive the dark economic clouds forming? Tijuana, México President Claudia Sheinbaum is still riding high. Nearly eight in ten Mexicans approve of her performance, polls say—a level of support that eclipses five past presidents and...

El Paso bishop delivers desperate letters to Pope Leo from immigrant families in Trump’s crosshairs
VATICAN CITY — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV and brought him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up...

El Paso bishop brings Pope desperate letters from migrants
Posted/updated on: October 8, 2025 at 12:32 pm VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear...
What has Pope Leo said about Trump? He is outspoken on immigration
Pope Leo has been critical of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown tactics. The White House has pushed back on the Pope's criticism, stating it is enforcing laws humanely. Pope Leo encouraged U.S. Bishops visiting the Vatican that they...
Fuego volcano (Guatemala) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 24 September-30 September 2025 (Continuing Activity)
Wed, 8 Oct 2025, 14:00 | BY: VN The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanologia, Meteorologia e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reported that eruptive activity at Fuego continued during 23-30 September. Daily Strombolian explosions were recorded by the...

New Seasonal Hydrological Outlooks for Central America Launched on the WMO HydroSOS Portal
On 1 August, the Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá (IMHPA) became the first Central American Hydrological Outlook Forum (CAHOF) member to feed official seasonal hydrological status and outlooks into the WMO HydroSOS Global Portal....

8 Stunning Historical Novels by Latine Writers
Culturally Relevant Latine historical novels are one of my favorite things. If you're in the same boat, may I interest you in these eight stunning novels? This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an...