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Cuba: US Embassy in Havana Reopens Amid Record-High Cuban Migration

U.S. Resumes All Visa Services at Cuba Embassy Amid Record Wave of Cuban Migration

Struggling with the largest influx of migrants from Cuba in decades, the United States resumed all visa services at its embassy in Havana on Wednesday.

Colombia Asks for Temporary Legal Status for Colombians in the United States

Nov 30, 2022 10:47 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

According to Columbia's envoy to the United States, migration is a regional issue that should be addressed through shared responsibility.

Cuba, United States to Talk About Migration in Havana as More Cubans Try to Escape to the U.S.

Nov 14, 2022 10:21 PM EST By Rick Martin

Cuba and the United States plan to resume their talks regarding migration in Havana on Tuesday. This comes as a mass exodus of Cubans trying to enter the United States increases.

San Antonio Semi-Truck Tragedy: Migrant Death Toll Reaches 53, Identifying Victims Difficult

Jun 29, 2022 10:04 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The San Antonio Semi-Truck Tragedy, where dozens of migrants were found dead inside a tractor-trailer, has now become the deadliest smuggling episode along the U.S.-Mexico border. Two more people died on Wednesday, increasing the death toll to 53.

Texas Border Patrol Agents Rescue 4-Year-Old Child Left by Human Traffickers

Mar 22, 2022 11:43 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Texas Border Patrol agents found a four-year-old migrant child in the riverbanks after she was left by smugglers alone.

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.

Vice Pres. Kamala Harris Announces $1.2 Billion Worth of Private Investments in Central America as Part of Her Response to Migration Root Causes

Dec 13, 2021 08:54 PM EST By Mary Webber

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that seven companies have committed private investments in countries in Central America such as Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Some tips for those who plan to migrate in U.S.

Tips for Those who Want to Migrate to the United States of America

Jul 26, 2021 11:30 PM EDT By Michael Benitt

Planning to migrate to the United States soon? These practical tips will help you prepare.

Kamala Harris Taps Microsoft, Mastercard and Other Private Firms to Promote Economic Opportunity in Central America

May 28, 2021 01:46 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Vice President Kamala Harris teamed up with some firms, including Microsoft and Mastercard, in an effort to lower the migration from Central America to the U.S.

Kamala Harris Talks With Guatemala President About Migration

Apr 26, 2021 08:59 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Kamala Harris virtually met with Guatemala's president to tackle migration issues. Prior to the meeting, the U.S. sanctioned some Guatemalan officials.

Child Migration to US 'Neither Sin or Crime,' Says Guatemala Foreign Affairs Minister at UN

Sep 29, 2014 01:02 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly's General Debate, Guatemala's foreign affairs minister said the influx of undocumented immigrant children to the United States should not be considered a crime.

Immigration to US Needs to be Addressed by United Nations, Says El Salvador President

Sep 28, 2014 08:30 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

El Salvador's president spoke before the United Nations about decreasing poverty levels, quality of life and migration of children that's also affecting Central America.

More Puerto Ricans Live On Mainland U.S. Than In Puerto Rico

Mar 23, 2014 11:10 AM EDT By Shawn Raymundo

A recent CNN report revealed that are more Puerto Ricans living in the U.S. mainland than there are living in Puerto Rico.

Rich People Enjoy the City Until They Have Kids

Oct 19, 2013 10:58 AM EDT By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Wealthy people often move to big cities with a desire to absorb a sense of urban culture and to comingle with a diverse collection of people. That is until they decide to procreate; then, it’s time to head for the hills.