David Iaconangelo

David Iaconangelo is a Brooklyn-based writer and translator. Formerly editor of ZafraLit, a blog of new short fiction from Cuba. He has lived in and reported from various Latin American countries.

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Cesar Chavez Legacy: From ‘Wet Lines’ To An ‘Illegals Campaign,' A Dark Side In Latino Icon’s Opposition To Undocumented Immigrants

Dolores Huerta says Chavez simply disdained strikebreakers, not undocumented workers more generally. But he took a not-so-saintly approach to resolving that particular aspect of labor disputes.

House Majority Leader-elect Kevin McCarthy

Immigration Reform 2014: Will New House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Schedule A Vote In 2014?

The new majority leader in the House says he thinks the borders should be "secured" before any legal status is extended to undocumented immigrants.

A clandestine grave found in 2012 in Veracruz.

Veracruz Mexico Crime: 31 Bodies Showing Signs Of Torture Found In Clandestine Grave

Many of the bodies uncovered in the grave showed signs of torture. Rumors are that the bodies may belong to migrants passing through the state.

A woman holds up a sign during a protest rally for immigrants rights on Capitol Hill in Washington October 8, 2013.

Eric Cantor Replacement To Be Voted On By House Republicans: Find Out Where Candidates Stand On Immigration Reform

Five Republicans are vying for the space left by former No. 2 Eric Cantor when he lost his primary race in a shocker to Tea Party upstart Dave Brat.

Attacks On Migrants Passing Through Mexico Continue As Central American Children Head For US In Surging Numbers

Two men were injured and a third killed in an attack on "La Bestia" this past weekend in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

Vice President Joe Biden waves to the crowd as he leaves after delivering his speech at Yonsei University in Seoul December 6, 2013.

Joe Biden To Meet With Central American Leaders To Discuss Child Migrants

Biden will try to tamp down rumors that unaccompanied children who make it to the US will be allowed to stay.

Pablo Neruda Poems That Were Never Published To Appear In New Book On Anniversary Of Poet’s Birthday

The manuscripts were discovered in a drawer at the Neruda Foundation Library.

World Cup 2014: Brazilian Cops Nab Wanted Mexican Drug Lord Who Arrived In Brazil To Watch Mexico Vs. Brazil

49-year-old José Díaz Barajas had arrived in Brazil with his wife and two adult sons to watch the World Cup match.

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan Opposition Lawmaker, Questioned Over Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Corina Machado is one of seven opposition voices which have been subpoenaed in connection with an alleged plot to kill Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

Immigration reform protestors in New Jersey.

New York ‘State Citizenship’ Bill Could Give Undocumented Immigrants A Host Of Rights

Its chances of passing into law are close to zero in the Republican-dominated state legislature. But the bill’s sponsor is thinking long-term.

Will Mexico Legalize Weed? President Enrique Peña Nieto Calls For ‘Debate’ On ‘Inconsistent’ US Policies

Enrique Peña Nieto indicated that policies across the hemisphere ought to be in coordination, and said the decades-old, US-backed policies had “failed.”

Did A Brazilian Cop Shoot Live Rounds At World Cup Protesters? Rio Police Promise Investigation [VIDEO]

Rio de Janeiro authorities said they would "immediately" open an investigation into the incident.

House Republican Raúl Labrador To Run For Majority Leader After Eric Cantor Loss

Labrador was the first member of the House "Gang of 8" on immigration to abandon ship last summer over disagreements on how to handle health care for undocumented immigrants.

Mexico Vs. Brazil: Host City Seventh Most Dangerous In World, Says UN

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime ranked Fortaleza as the seventh most dangerous city in the world in 2013.

Obama ‘Fundamentally Rejects’ Idea That Immigration Reform Dead In 2014 After Cantor Loss

Obama said he thought Congress could still pass a legislative fix on immigration after House GOP leadership was shaken up by the primary loss of its No. 2.

FIFA 2014 World Cup Protests: Brazilian Police Break Up Rally Of São Paolo Protestors With Tear Gas

Hours before Brazil was set to take on Croatia in the opening game of the Cup, police broke up protesters using tear gas and rubber bullets.

World Cup 2014: Rio De Janeiro Airport Workers Strike On First Day Of Brazil Games

Only about 20 percent of airport workers are striking after a labor court ruled that they would otherwise face fines of over $20,000.

Enrique Peña Nieto Says Mexico, Brazil Not ‘In Competition’ In Response To Ex-President Lula da Silva

Lula thinks talk about Mexico’s ascent is hype when compared to that of Brazil.

Eric Cantor Didn’t Lose Because Of Immigration Reform, Says New Poll

Dave Brat ran on his opposition to immigration reform. But a new poll indicates that many voters in his Virginia district actually support a reform with a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Eric Cantor Was ‘No Friend’ Of Immigration Reform, Say Advocates

Immigrant advocates aren't exactly mourning the departure of Cantor.

Florida In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students Law Signed By Governor Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott came to office striking a hard-line conservative stance on immigration. But trailing by 12 points in his re-election campaign, he has sought to court Hispanic voters. The new bill he signed over the weekend gives Dreamers the right to pay in-state tuition.

How Safe Is Mexico? President Enrique Peña Nieto Says Violence Fell 25 Percent Last 4 Months, Public Disagrees

A growing percentage of Mexicans say they are taking extra precautions against crime in the area they live in. The president says violence and insecurity are down, though certain states continue to live crises.

Opposition supporters hold up El Nacional.

Venezuela Names 7 In Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Those subpoenaed include opposition lawmaker María Corina Machado and the editor of an opposition newspaper.

Immigrant Children Facing Deportation To Be Given Legal Counsel By Obama Administration; Will It Make A Difference?

About 40 percent of all unaccompanied minors are allowed to stay in the country after being apprehended. The 100 lawyers provided by the new Department of Justice program is a drop in the bucket, but at least in the case of adults, precedents show that legal aid has made a significant difference.