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.
How These Chicago Nonprofits Want to Help Migrants Arriving in the City
From moving migrants into housing or helping them register for city ID, learn about nonprofits' actions to help deal with this situation
Mexico Witnesses Sharp Increase In Migrants From Venezuela, Guatemala, Honduras
Mexico's foreign affairs secretary said in the last month alone, 60,000 Venezuelan, 35,000 Guatemalan, and 27,000 Honduran migrants reached the country.
Migrant Surge In US Sparks Anguish In Democratic Cities as Leaders Blame the Federal Government
Immigration has long been a contentious topic in the United States, with Republican and Democratic politicians presenting differing visions on rehauling the country's broken system.
Texas Claims to Have Already Bussed 50,000 Migrants to Sanctuary Cities
The figure comes a year and a half after the policy was instated. It will continue doing so for the foreseeable future.
Arizona to Auction Containers Used for Former Governor Ducey's Makeshift Border Wall
$176 million from taxpayers was used to place the containers and to remove them after de federal government weighed in
EU's Mediterranean Leaders Meet On Migration
The leaders of nine Mediterranean and southern European countries, including France's Emmanuel Macron and Italy's Giorgia Meloni, meet Friday in Malta for talks set to focus on migration.
Border Foragers And Popsicle Sellers: A Micro-Economy Among US Migrants
In the last 11 months, at least 1.8 million people have reached the southern US border, many of them searching for safety and economic opportunity they could not find in their own countries.
Mexico Signs Agreement With US To Deport Migrants From Border Cities
According to the agreement, Mexico and the United States will implement several measures to stop migrants from using the railway system to reach the U.S.-Mexico border.
'Are We Safe?' Mixed Emotions For Venezuelan Migrants Reaching The US
After weeks of travel on dangerous roads and rugged trails, hundreds of Venezuelan migrants experienced a bittersweet moment Saturday when they reached Eagle Pass, Texas, on the US border with Mexico, only to encounter a thicket of barbed wire and armed soldiers.
Pope Francis Urges European Governments to Do More to Care for Migrants
The pope's remarks follow his insistence that "people who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued".
Who Are Mexico's Patronas, the Women Feeding Migrants as They Transit the Country?
Las Patronas is a group of women who for 28 years have been cooking meals to feed the migrants who cross aboard "La Bestia", the freight train that crosses Southern Mexico.
Mexico Cargo Trains Halted After Migrant Deaths, Injuries
Mexico's biggest rail operator said Tuesday that it had halted 60 freight trains after a surge in the number of US-bound migrants traveling on them led to deaths and injuries.
Mexico Set To Receive Record Number Of Asylum Applications As Migrants Overwhelm Borders
Mexico's refugee agency is expecting to receive more than 150,000 asylum applications this year, significantly over the 129,000 record set in 2021.
CBP Reveals 73% Increase in Mexican Families Crossing the Southern Border in 2023
2023 shows the most substantial increase of Mexican individuals in family units and accompanied minors crossing the border in recent years. This data shows a trend that could be attributed to Title 42 ending among other factors.
Captains of Industry Urge Biden to Direct Resources to Address Migrant Inflows into New York
Members of the Partnership for New York City asked the federal government for additional assistance for cities that are becoming hubs for asylum seekers.
Hispanic Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Probe Texas Over Migrant Fathers' Separation From Families
Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have urged the Biden administration in a letter to launch an investigation into Texas for separating fathers from their families as they seek asylum along the Rio Grande sector of the border.
Mexican Authorities Intercept Over 500 Migrants Amid Crackdown On Unsafe Migration Routes To US
Mexican authorities reported the interception of more than 500 migrants within a span of 48 hours in Veracruz, located in the eastern part of the country.
Migrants In Mexico Fall Prey To Widespread Scams During Their Journey To US
These scammers deceitfully present themselves as job recruiters, legal advisors, or immigration guides, capitalizing on the vulnerable nature of the migrants.
Psychological Processes of an Immigrant: From Honeymoon to Adaptation
Understanding the psychological process behind it brings relief, fosters hope, and promotes adaptation to the new life.
Mexican Army Reports 49 Migrants Found After Kidnapping From Bus
The migrants who were kidnapped claimed to have been on their way across the country to the border with the U.S. when their bus stopped at a gas station.
Since End Of Title 42, US Returns 2,400 People To Mexico
Due to the new asylum policy, the U.S. claims that Mexico and Guatemala have also increased the number of border agents on their southern borders.
As Title 42 Ends, Federal Agents Are Placed On Alert In Case Of Riots
Forces on the border strengthened their stations with barbed wire, concrete barricades, and heavily armed squads monitoring front lines in the final hours.
Hours Before Title 42 Ends, Migrant Bus Arrives At Kamala Harris' Doorstep
The bus was the second to arrive at the Naval Observatory in less than 24 hours; the first vehicle dropped off roughly 40 people.