Central America

May 15, 2019

New York has long had one of the most favorable immigration courts in the nation for asylum-seekers, but the number of immigrants who are denied asylum has nearly doubled, as compared to four years ago.

Immigration

As Trump eyes more family detention, experts say it puts kids at risk

PRI's The World

April 24, 2019

Doctors inspecting detention centers found problems with recruiting and retaining qualified pediatricians and mental health care providers, and a lack of access to emergency and specialty care, given the remote locations of most of the facilities.

Global Politics

One year after Nicaraguan uprising, Ortega is back in control

The Conversation

April 17, 2019

A massive protest movement exploded across Nicaragua in April 2018, threatening to topple the country's authoritarian regime. What happened to Central America's "tropical spring?"

US Diplomacy

State Dept. list of corrupt Central American government officials is a ‘sham,’ rep. says

PRI's The World

April 15, 2019

After asking the US State Department for a list of corrupt government officials in Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala, some lawmakers are unimpressed with what they were given.

Immigration

Trump administration 'seems disinclined to cooperate,' says former US ambassador to Mexico

PRI's The World

April 02, 2019

The former US ambassador to Mexico says the Trump administration is "an administration that seems disinclined to cooperate."

Immigration

Some Salvadoran migrants look to other nations for refuge as US tightens border

GlobalPost

March 28, 2019

For some Salvadorans, the promise of the “American Dream” has been tainted by coordinated deterrence efforts from Mexico and the United States. They're looking to places like Costa Rica for refuge — for now.

Immigration

Arizona volunteers form ‘underground’ network to house migrants released by ICE

PRI's The World

March 26, 2019

In last three months, ICE has released some 107,000 migrant parents and children in Texas, Arizona and California, many without next steps in place. Shelters, churches and volunteers have stepped in to help these families get to their next destinations. Most are trying to join relatives and friends elsewhere.

Global Politics

Arizona monastery, motel turned into migrant shelters

Reuters

March 07, 2019

A motel and a monastery are among pop-up shelters that have opened in the last six months in Arizona to house a rising number of migrants from Central America entering the United States to seek asylum.

Global Nation Education

Newcomer students face daunting obstacles to graduate. This California high school makes it possible.

PRI's The World

February 25, 2019

Often, migrant teens have to work to pay for their own rent or help with family expenses. High school can be overwhelming. Rusdale High School, just for immigrant students 16 or older, accommodates their needs to help them achieve.

Climate Change

Climate change is the overlooked driver of Central American migration

Living on Earth

February 06, 2019

Toward the end of 2018, Central American migrant groups of several thousands of people began journeys towards the United States. Many are fleeing a massive drought that has lasted for five years.

Solar Solutions

Living on Earth

February 11, 2000

CAFTA

Living on Earth

July 08, 2005

As Congress nears a vote on a free trade agreement for Central America, economist Kevin Gallagher warns the region may not be ready to handle the environmental changes the accord could trigger.

Central America

Why it's harder to win asylum, even in New York

As Trump eyes more family detention, experts say it puts kids at risk

One year after Nicaraguan uprising, Ortega is back in control

State Dept. list of corrupt Central American government officials is a ‘sham,’ rep. says

Trump administration 'seems disinclined to cooperate,' says former US ambassador to Mexico

Some Salvadoran migrants look to other nations for refuge as US tightens border

Arizona volunteers form ‘underground’ network to house migrants released by ICE

Arizona monastery, motel turned into migrant shelters

Newcomer students face daunting obstacles to graduate. This California high school makes it possible.

Climate change is the overlooked driver of Central American migration

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