We need a system that recognizes the important contribution of immigrants to U.S. culture, politics, and, in particular, the economy.
Immigrants are the heartbeat of America
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Facts and Consequences
Cutting aid to the Northern Triangle will only create the conditions for more migrants
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Cutting aid to Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador would be counter-productive to U.S. interests, but maybe that’s what President Trump wants.
Venezuela
Latin America is facing its worst refugee crisis in its history. Will it repeat the EU’s mistakes regarding Syrian refugees?
By Imdat Oner / im_oner /
Host countries should come to terms with the possibility that many displaced Venezuelans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Long-term economic and social integration should be the strategy.
Policymaking
Migrants are the solution, not the problem
By Benjamin Waddell /
Over the years I’ve talked with hundreds of immigrants, and across all these conversations, one common thread stands out: migrants are risk takers.
Human Rights & Multilateral Organizations
Why people migrate: A plea for empathy from Nicaragua
By Benjamin Waddell /
The thousands of brave souls currently leaving Nicaragua are not doing so because they want to. Whether due to political persecution or out of economic necessity, they are fleeing for their lives.
Just the Facts
Three members of Congress introduce bill to reunite separated migrant children with their parents
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
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The act, introduced by three prominent voices for Latin America in Congress, demands State reunify the 2,342 migrant children separated from their parents. It also addresses the root causes of the flow.
Venezuela
The public discussion about the growing Venezuelan diaspora
By Andrés Cañizález / infocracia /
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has led to a growing diaspora of displaced Venezuelans throughout the region. At home, the Maduro regime denies and minimizes the phenomenon.
Facts and Consequences
President Trump’s decision to send the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border is uninformed and wasteful
By William Naylor / wm_naylor /
Though not without precedent, the decision to send troops to the border comes as attempted crossings reach an historic low. The decision is pure politics, if not ugly, populist racism.
Climate Change
Climate change and migration in Mexico: Fifth in our series
By Nic Wirtz /
Climate change is driving an increasing number of Latin Americans northwards toward Mexico and to the United States.
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