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Puerto Rico: 27 Haitian Migrants Stuck on Deserted Island Rescued by U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard has recently rescued 27 individuals from the rocky cliffs of an uninhabited island between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Dozens of Russia's Refugees Allowed to Cross U.S. Border Under Secret Deal With Mexico

Mar 29, 2022 03:43 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Nearly three dozen asylum seekers from Russia have been secretly allowed to cross into the U.S. from Mexico following their country's invasion of Ukraine.

U.S. Seeks Help From Latin American Allies to Curb Migration at U.S.-Mexico Border

Mar 16, 2022 06:51 AM EDT By Jess Smith

With the possibility of reopening the southern border to asylum seekers, the U.S. government is urging Latin American allies to tighten immigration controls.

Brazil: Sao Paolo Official Arthur do Val in Scrutiny After Sexist Comments on Ukraine's Women Refugees

Brazil: Sao Paolo Official Arthur do Val Gets Backlash After Sexist Comments on Ukraine's Women Refugees

Mar 06, 2022 10:34 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Brazil's Sao Paolo official Arthur do Val was scrutinized by the public after he made sexist remarks on the women of Ukraine who left their country amid its war with Russia.

Federal Officials Arrest Two Refugees on Terrorism Charges

Jan 11, 2016 10:51 AM EST By Selena Hill

Two Palestinian men born in Iraq were arrested separately in the U.S. last week on terrorism-related charges. Federal officials believe both of the men had ties to the Islamic State terror group.

Behind the Scenes: Juliet Stevenson Details Preparation Process Behind 'Mother Teresa' Role

Dec 06, 2015 05:00 AM EST By David Salazar

Juliet Stevenson talks to Latin Post about playing Mother Teresa in "The Letters."

Despite Obama's Plea, 14 Governors Refuse Syrian Refugees

Nov 16, 2015 03:24 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Despite President Barack Obama telling U.S. states to accept refugees fleeing from the Islamic State militant groups, more U.S. governors are refusing to welcome them.

Senate Democrats to Homeland Security Secretary: Refugee Mothers and Children 'Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals'

Oct 20, 2014 12:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Several Senate Democrats penned a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson about their opposition to the creation of the largest immigrant detention facility in the country.

Obama Memorandum Decreases Refugee Visas for Latin Americans, But Issues New Method for Central American Countries

Oct 02, 2014 09:21 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

President Barack Obama issued a presidential memorandum that would allow children from various regions, including Central America, to apply for asylum for the 2015 fiscal year.

US Mayors Agree to 'Support and Welcome' Refugee Central American Children

Oct 01, 2014 04:54 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

A dozen mayors of U.S. cities have agreed to support immigrant children from Central American seeking refuge.

California Lawmakers to Pass $3 Million for Unaccompanied, Undocumented Children's Legal Aid

Aug 25, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

California lawmakers are attempting to pass $3 million to provide legal counsel for unaccompanied, undocumented immigrant children in immigration court.