Latin America Report

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Undocumented Migrants: If We're 'Essential' Workers During COVID-19, Why Detain Us? Apr 07, 2020

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The federal government has designated farm workers as "essential" to the U.S. food supply chain during the COVID-19 crisis. Ironically, about two-thirds of U.S. farm workers are undocumented immigrants from Latin America. Either way, they do most of our food picking and processing, especially in Florida.

U.S. Sanctions And Coronavirus: Why Aid Offers To North Korea, But Not To Cuba? Mar 31, 2020

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Last week, we asked if the U.S. should loosen economic sanctions against countries during grave crises like the new coronavirus. We considered Venezuela; this week we look at Cuba — and U.S. sanctions against its communist regime.

In Crises Like COVID-19, Should U.S. Ease Sanctions On Countries Like Venezuela? Mar 23, 2020

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Since COVID-19 is a global pandemic, more Americans are asking a relevant question: In life-and-death emergencies like this, should the U.S. loosen economic sanctions against countries like Cuba, Iran – and especially Venezuela?

In Coronavirus Storm, Latin America & Caribbean A Sea Of Relative Calm. Will It Last? Mar 10, 2020

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When São Paulo, Brazil, reported Latin America’s first case of the new coronavirus last month, South Florida had reason to worry.

Trump SuperPAC: President Confronts LatAm Dictators; Sanders 'Underwater' In Florida Mar 02, 2020

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Since taking office, President Trump has worked to gain more Latino support in Florida by casting his rival Democrats as socialists – like the regimes in Cuba and Venezuela. Last week, WLRN talked to the Democratic SuperPAC Priorities U.S.A. about the Trump's strategy. They claim it’s the President who resembles Latin American dictators.

Florida #CaudilloDay Creator Defends Trump-Dictator Comparisons, But Quiet On Sanders? Feb 24, 2020

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Last week, the Democratic Super PAC Priorities U.S.A. launched a social media ad campaign that's created a lot of buzz in South Florida.

Colombia's Upcoming Abortion Ruling Could Have A Big Impact On Latin America Feb 17, 2020

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Colombia’s highest court is about to issue a ruling that could return the country to a total ban on abortion – or bring it in line with Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. Either way, because Colombia is one of the region's largest and more culturally influential countries, the decision could have a profound effect on abortion rights in Latin America.

Award-Winning LGBTQ Film From Guatemala Here This Week. Why Its Star Isn't Feb 10, 2020

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“José” is an award winning film from Guatemala about a young gay man’s struggles to find love in a socially conservative, homophobic society. “José” opens this Friday in South Florida theaters. But its star, Guatemalan actor Enrique Salanic, won't be here for the film's American premiere, as he'd hoped. That's because the U.S. has denied Salanic a visa to enter the country.

Guaidó Game Plan: Did World Tour Revive Stalled Quest To Oust Venezuelan Regime? Feb 03, 2020

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó rallied Venezuelan expats on Saturday at the Miami Airport Convention Center, an event that marked the end of a two-week world tour that included Europe and Canada. The aim was to rekindle international support for his campaign to oust authoritarian Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which started a year ago.

How Venezuelan Exiles Helped Expose 'Perfect Example' Of Maduro Regime Corruption Jan 27, 2020

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Early last year, Bulgarian officials discovered almost $70 million had been transferred from Venezuela to a bank in their capital, Sofia.