IMMIGRATION

Salvadoran migrants detained at southern US border increase

Published on: June 21, 2024
16:29

San Salvador, Jun 21 (Prensa Latina) The number of Salvadoran migrants detained at the southern border of the United States increased by ten percent in the last month, the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) informed on Friday.

Cuba reiterates wish for respectful and civilized ties with the US

Published on: November 18, 2023
12:19

Havana, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reiterated on Saturday that Cuba has the will to build a respectful and civilized relationship with the Government of the United States, but it lacks the political will to advance in that direction.

Colombia and U.S. to review immigration progress

Published on: September 7, 2023
16:13

Bogota, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Colombia and the United States on Thursday reviewed the progress and challenges in addressing irregular migration, as confirmed by the Foreign Ministry.

Migrants in Florida are most affected by DeSantis’ laws

Published on: July 2, 2023
07:30

Washington, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Migrants, a large part of the population of the southern Florida, will be the most affected with the entry into force of some controversial laws approved by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Hungary finds new EU migration plan unacceptable

Published on: June 10, 2023
09:14

Budapest, Jun 10 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Viktor Orban described as unacceptable the draft of a new European Union (EU) plan to receive immigrants from Asian and African countries, local television reported.

Diaz-Canel highlights newly approved immigration policy

Published on: May 16, 2023
13:05

Havana, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday noted that the new policy announced by the Foreign Ministry is the outcome of permanent dialogue between the nation and its emigration.

Congress Democrats sharply lash out at GOP bill to halt immigration

Published on: May 11, 2023
17:16

Washington, May 11 (Prensa Latina) Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, on Thursday echoed her democratic colleagues´ criticism of the GOP bill by casting it as a product of extreme Republicans´ cruel, unworkable immigration policy. “This bill is an adoption of the failed Trump-era policies that call for the criminalization of the right to seek asylum,” Barragán said during a press conference.

EU demands control on return of immigrants

Published on: April 21, 2023
08:46

Brussels, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) European Union (EU) lawmakers on Friday demanded the establishment of an independent monitoring mechanism so as to prevent the illegal return of asylum seekers at the bloc's borders.

Mexican newspaper denounces U.S. immigration policies

Published on: March 30, 2023
15:39

Mexico City, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) U.S. immigration policies violate the right to asylum, a report by lawyers and analysts on the fire in a shelter where 38 migrants died, denounced today newspaper La Jornada.

Decree in Uruguay is considered a barrier to immigration

Published on: February 24, 2023
14:00

Montevideo, Feb 24 (Prensa Latina) The recent decree requiring foreigners entering Uruguay to have health insurance is seen here today as a barrier to immigration.

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