Pilot Program Will Provide NYC Asylum Seekers with Prepaid Debit Cards
A new pilot program will provide asylum seekers with prepaid debit cars to be used for groceries and baby supplies
Fausto Toaquiza's Ordeal to be Readmitted to a Shelter Illustrates NYC's Struggle to Cope With Migration Surge
As shelter evictions force migrant families out, many struggle to find stability once again
NY Gov. Hochul says Migrants Involved in Attack Against NYPD Officers Should be Deported
"Get them all and send them back," she responded when asked about the assaults.
Four Measures Taken by New York City's Government to Address the Migrant Crisis
Around 170,000 migrants have arrived in New York City since 2022, putting its shelter system and financial situation under pressure
How NYC, Chicago Are Dealing With Overcrowded Shelter Systems as Freezing Temperatures Grip U.S.
Authorities are delaying evictions and time limits from shelters. Thousands are crossing the border despite the trying conditions
New York City Authorities Forcefully Evict Migrant Families from Shelter Stays
Starting this week, migrants will be evicted from shelter stays in New York City as their 60-day limit comes to an end
Migrants Resume Caravan March In Mexico, Say Misled By Officials
A caravan in Mexico of at least 1,000 migrants resumed its march northward towards the US border on Monday, accusing Mexican authorities of failing to fulfill their promise of granting humanitarian visas.
Mexican President Wants the U.S. to Grant 10 Million Visas for Hispanic Workers
Andrés Manuel López Obrador also wants the U.S. Congress to approve a 20-billion-dollar plan to promote development in Latin America
Mexican Officials Rescue 31 Migrants Kidnapped By Gunmen
The secretary of the Interior of Mexico, Luisa María Alcalde Luján, took to social media, and wrote, "Governor Américo Villareal has just informed us that the 31 migrants kidnapped in Tamaulipas were rescued safely."
Migrant Arrivals In Spain Nearly Doubled In 2023
The number of migrants arriving illegally in Spain soared by over 80 percent in 2023, with a record number landing in the Canary Islands, official figures showed Wednesday.
120,000 Minors Crossed Darien Gap Last Year In Bid To Reach US
Record numbers of migrants crossing the hostile Darien gap jungle in 2023 included 120,000 minors, the Panama government said Monday.
Mayor Adams Restricts Bus Arrivals to New York in New Bid to Stem Flow of Migrants
An executive order requires chart bus companies to provide an advance notice on their arrival and limits the days in which they can do so
Migration Crisis: Thousands Of Migrants March In Mexico Ahead Of United States Delegation's Arrival
More than 5,000 migrants started an organized march, which was expected to be joined by 10,000 more people by the time they arrive at the United States border.
Illinois Halts Construction of Migrant Shelter Due to High Levels of Arsenic, Lead and Mercury
Chicago is now considering new plans to house migrants after the state shuttered its proposed 2,000-person shelter
U.S. Closes Ports of Entry to Free up Personal and Redirect Them to Deal With Surge of Migrants
The most recent case is that of Lukeville, Arizona, and Sonoyta, Mexico, an area where crossings have recently increased
How Tech Is Improving the Way Migrants Apply For Citizenship and Visas
New tech platforms are helping migrants fill out visa paperwork and schedule asylum meetings
Remittances to Latin America, Caribbean Increased by Almost 10% in 2023
Mexico still received the most remittances, accounting for 41.2% of all funds sent to LAC countries
A Surge In Migrant Charter On Mexican Airline Flights to Nicaragua Triggers US Sanctions
Several Cuban migrants said that they had traveled with Viva Aerobus on flights chartered by small travel agencies.
Chicago Secures Additional $310 Million in Funding to Aid Migrants
Through its city budget and funding from the state government, the city will use the money to shelter and aid migrants arriving during the next six months
Trump Vows New Migrant Crackdown In Visit To Mexico Border
The Republican leader asserted that border security had evaporated under President Joe Biden, with "gangs of thugs" pouring into the US.
Trend or Isolated Cases? Some Latinos Are Taking To Social Media to Criticize Migrants
Different videos show people who can be identified as Latinos claiming migrants should leave the U.S.
A Look At Unauthorized Migrants In The U.S.: How Have Figures Changed Over The Past Decades?
A new study by the Pew Research Center showed that until 2021 unauthorized migrants in the country were below historical levels
Mexican Authorities Rescue 123 Latin American Migrants Trapped In Trailer
Mexico's National Immigration Institute said most of the migrants were Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador nationals. Four of them were from Ecuador and only one belonged to Cuba.
How Migration Is Helping Some Latin American Economies But Hurting Others
Migration to the U.S. has increased the use of remittances. For some Latin American and Caribbean countries, this is a help to their economy.
How Criminal Networks Control Human Trafficking in the Darién Gap, a Main Migration Route to U.S.
The Darién is a treacherous pathway, riddled with human trafficking, that many migrants use to reach the U.S.
This is How Migration Trends Are Changing in 2023 as More South Americans Travel North
New data from The Dialogue showcases that more migrants are making their way to the U.S. from South America and through the Darien Gap
U.S. To Double The Amount of H-2B Visas for Foreign Workers in 2024
The country further expanded its program weeks after doubling its visa quota for 2024
Chicago City Council Introduces Resolution to Reconsider Sanctuary City Status
The resolution allows residents to vote on whether to keep the status. It comes after the city has taken in over 20,000 migrants in just over a year
Migrants Find Final Resting Spot On Spain's Canary Islands
Located in the Atlantic off the northwest coast of Africa, Spain's Canary Islands have become a key entry point for migrants seeking a better life in Europe, but strong currents make the route one of the deadliest in the world.
Nicaragua 'Weaponizing' US-Bound Migration As A Foreign Policy: Report
"The Ortega government knows they have few important policy tools at hand to confront the United States, ... so they have armed migration as a way to attack," Manuel Orozco said.