Central America

Thousands of Guatemalans climb extinct volcano to protest domestic violence

Thousands of Guatemalans climb extinct volcano to protest domestic violence Around 12,000 Guatemalans climbed an extinct volcano on Saturday, January 21, 2012, to protest against domestic violence in the Central American country.

The Undocumented Migration Project: Documenting belongings left behind while crossing the border (Video)

The Undocumented Migration Project:  Documenting belongings left behind while crossing the border (Video) Not many people consider the human side of immigration, let alone take the time document the belongings of those left behind by the migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border a new project is providing insight into the realities of this process.

Economic decline brings down immigration

Economic decline brings down immigration As our own economic growth continues to wane, suddenly, in a remarkably short time, immigration to America, both lawful and unlawful, has fallen – dramatically.

From La Llorona to Chupacabra, Latino characters creep into Halloween

From La Llorona to Chupacabra, Latino characters creep into Halloween When it comes to Halloween decor, most people think skeletons and witches. But this year, you might find yourself face to face with La Llorana and El Chupacabra. That's because Halloween is slowly taking on a Latino flavor.

Fear, God and family pervade migrants’ journey

Fear, God and family pervade migrants’ journey When you start thinking about crossing Mexico without using a plane or a bus or car, Mexico's vastness becomes striking. The shortest route from the Guatemalan border to Brownsville, Texas, is slightly more than 1,000 miles. And now the trek is more perilous than ever.

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