With Trump back as president, controlling Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, Mexico’s Sheinbaum administration braces for strained relations. U.S. public support for hardline policies targeting Mexico is on the rise, and looming energy reforms and trade negotiations add to the challenge.
Read MoreIn a divided political climate, many now hold their breath, waiting to see if deportation rhetoric becomes reality. Some question whether the immigrant pursuit of “a better life” still has meaning.
Read MoreJaeson Jones, a former DPS captain-turned-MAGA influencer, is helping lay the groundwork for mass deportations and conflict with Mexico.
Read MoreThe Trump administration's “zero tolerance” policy separated migrant families and truncated the schooling of thousands of children. As they rebuild their lives, resilient youths must cope with persistent trauma.
Read MoreEducation is critical to recovery for migrant children still coping with the trauma of separation and detention at the border.
Read MoreGallego’s path to the U.S. Senate was on a road paved by more than a decade of organizing and battles that continue to test Arizona’s political left.
Read MoreA look at the oldest gun show in Texas shows the connection some residents have to the gun culture despite attempts by the Biden administration to implement more regulations.
Read MoreAt a time of dire threat, activists reignite a movement to provide healing through "radical hope" and vow to organize and protect those most vulnerable.
Read MoreInspired by her personal experience, indie rock artist and activist Roxiny seeks to elevate the healing power of music.
Read MoreExplore palabra’s top stories of 2024, including a two-year investigation on family separation’s impact on education and a deep dive into the growing Latino South, where shifting demographics are reshaping politics. With reporting from across the U.S.—Georgia, Arizona, Puerto Rico, and beyond—celebrate five years of transformative journalism by NAHJ freelancers.
Read MoreIconic Texas Sheriff Arvin West was a leading voice against migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He pushed strict measures favored by former President Donald Trump. But West says his perspective is aligned with what he sees as the reality of the border, his weariness of divisive politics, and the wishes of neighbors who’ve voted him into office.
Read MoreA new memoir by the father of entertainment superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda offers an authentic take on the political power of U.S. Latinos.
Read MoreStay or go? Mixed-status immigrant families weigh life-changing decisions in light of a new administration’s emphasis on deportation and anti-immigrant state laws.
Read MoreTrump’s trade policies risk unraveling decades of North American integration, driving up costs for businesses and consumers, weakening regional economies, and deeply impacting states like Michigan and Texas.
Read MoreTrump’s trade policies risk unraveling decades of North American integration, driving up costs for businesses and consumers, weakening regional economies, and deeply impacting states like Michigan and Texas.
Read MoreEn un momento de grave amenaza, los activistas reavivan un movimiento para ofrecer sanación a través de la "esperanza radical" y prometen organizarse y proteger a los más vulnerables.
Read MoreLa inmigración no forma parte del trabajo de Joe Frank Martínez. Pero en Del Río, Texas, al igual que en otras comunidades mayoritariamente latinas del país, es un tema que está trastocando viejas lealtades políticas.
Read MoreImmigration may not be part of Joe Frank Martinez’s official duties, but in Del Rio, Texas, it’s a defining issue shaping the community and challenging traditional political dynamics.
Read MoreAt a time of dire threat, activists reignite a movement to provide healing through "radical hope" and vow to organize and protect those most vulnerable.
Read MoreIncumpliendo leyes federales, las escuelas no suelen proporcionar intérpretes calificados. Los distritos dicen que carecen de recursos “sin importar que tan duro lo intentemos”.
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