In South Florida, a group of undocumented construction workers has denounced low wages and unfavorable working conditions. A recent demonstration in Miami highlighted the challenges faced by these workers, many of whom build luxury buildings while living in poverty. These …
In September, arrests for illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border decreased by 7%, reaching the lowest level recorded in over four years. According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), this decline comes amid changes to immigration and …
Various recent studies analyze the relationship between immigration and crime in the United States, revealing relevant data about crime rates committed by immigrants compared to native-born citizens. Overall, these studies indicate that immigrants have lower crime rates in nearly all …
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released its operational statistics for fiscal year 2024 on October 22, 2024, with an update on the data for September. This report highlights progress in border security, migration management, and actions against opioid …
In recent years, access to education for the children of immigrants in the United States has become an increasingly controversial issue. As school districts face logistical and budgetary challenges, some regions are implementing new policies that critics argue could restrict …
Latin America is closely watching the U.S. presidential elections on November 5, 2024, as the trade and economic policies of the next administration could have significant repercussions in the region. The candidates, current Vice President Kamala Harris and former President …
Troy Miller, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), made an official visit to El Salvador in October 2024, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations in the areas of security and trade between the two nations. During his visit, …
The border wall between Mexico and the United States is a physical barrier designed to control transit between the two countries. Its construction and expansion have been topics of discussion in various contexts, both for its local impacts and its …
The United States has signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) with El Salvador, marking a significant step forward in collaboration between the two countries on border security and trade facilitation. The agreement, signed on October 8, 2024, in San …
On October 4, 2024, the interior ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) announced the creation of specialized police units to investigate migrant trafficking, as part of a joint plan to dismantle human trafficking networks. Italy’s Interior Minister, Matteo Piantedosi, …