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Court Order Allows Texas’ Floating Barrier on US-Mexico Border to Remain in Place for Now

The Associated Press — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:49:01 +0000

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Texas' floating barrier on a section of the Rio Grande to stay in place for now, a day after a judge called the buoys a threat to the safety of migrants and relations between the U.S. and Mexico.

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A Judge Orders Texas to Move a Floating Barrier That’s Used to Deter Migrants Between US and Mexico

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:28:04 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas must move a large floating barrier that Gov. Greg Abbott placed on the river between the U.S. and Mexico this summer as part of the Republican's escalating attempts to stop migrants from crossing America’s southern border, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.

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In Mexico, Accusations of ‘Communism’ and ‘Fascism’ Mark School Textbook Debate

The Associated Press — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:36:24 +0000

A series of about three dozen government-written, free textbooks will be required reading for first through ninth grades in every school in Mexico starting on August 28. The books, issued by the López Obrador administration, contain glaring factual errors and criticize capitalism.

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Texas Separates Migrant Families, Detaining Fathers on Trespassing Charges in Latest Border Move

The Associated Press — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:14:34 +0000

Texas state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal officials, the state Department of Public Safety said Thursday.

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Disinformation Campaigns Targeted Voters of Color in 2020. Experts Expect 2024 to Be Worse

The Associated Press — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:50:31 +0000

As the 2024 election approaches, community organizations are preparing for what they expect to be a worsening onslaught of disinformation targeting communities of color and immigrant communities.

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Guatemala’s Progressive Presidential Candidate Looks to Expand Base Beyond Urban Youth

The Associated Press — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:28:11 +0000

Bernardo Arévalo of the progressive Movimiento Semilla won just 11 percent of the vote in the presidential election’s first round on June 25, but it was enough to give him the surprise second slot in the August 20 runoff ballot.

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Colorful Native Corn Makes a Comeback in Mexico

The Associated Press — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:41:25 +0000

Corn is the most fundamental ingredient of Mexican cuisine, and heirloom varieties make up far less than one percent of total domestic corn production in Mexico. But for the first time in years, many are hopeful about the crop, with some in the academic and public sectors hoping to increase its production.

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Barbie Mania Sweeps Latin America, Sometimes Taking on a Dark Tone

The Associated Press — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:37:14 +0000

Latin America is taking Barbie mania to an extreme, with everything from pink-colored tacos and pastries, commercial planes bearing the Barbie logo, political ads, and even Barbie-themed protests.

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Police in Guatemala Search Party Offices of Progressive Presidential Candidate

The Associated Press — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:53:58 +0000

Guatemalan agents and police raided the offices of the Seed Movement of presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo on Friday as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoing in the party’s formation.

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Divided Supreme Court Outlaws Affirmative Action in College Admissions, Says Race Can’t Be Used

The Associated Press — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:30:42 +0000

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.

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