Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old Babson College freshman, was deported from Boston Logan Airport despite a federal judge’s order blocking her removal. Her case has sparked national outrage as advocates highlight due-process violations, the targeting of long-term immigrant students, and rising concerns over U.S. immigration enforcement. Learn what happened, why her deportation is drawing scrutiny, and how it reflects a growing pattern affecting immigrant youth and college communities.
Panama has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a commanding 3–0 win over El Salvador, marking the nation’s second-ever men’s World Cup appearance. The historic victory signals Panama’s rise in CONCACAF, sparks nationwide celebrations, and fuels hopes for a deeper run on football’s biggest stage.
Activist coalition Mijente launches its “Apaga El Odio” campaign demanding that Spanish‑language networks Univision and Telemundo stop airing anti‑immigrant ads by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The campaign argues these ads spread fear and propaganda among Latino and immigrant communities, undermining trust in media long used for news, culture, and connection. Through a petition, hashtag #ApagaElOdio, and solidarity from cultural figures, the effort calls on the networks to respect the dignity and safety of their audiences.
Cities like Chicago and Boston defy ICE’s new national sweeps as outrage grows over the killing of Silverio Villegas González, a father of two.
Venezuelan musician Arturo Suárez Trejo, known as SuarezVzla, was detained by U.S. authorities and deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, where he endured harsh conditions and dehumanization. After 125 days, he was released and returned to Venezuela. His story highlights the human cost of immigration enforcement, the criminalization of migrants, and the resilience of Latin artists navigating systemic injustice.
Alligator Alcatraz is a modern U.S. concentration camp established under the Trump administration in Mississippi, where immigrants and marginalized communities are held under inhumane conditions. Despite public outcry and leaked reports of abuse, the government denies its existence. Survivors and activists continue fighting to shut it down and expose the truth behind this hidden site of state-sanctioned violence.
The tragic murder of 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz by members of the Trinitarios gang shocked the Bronx and the world, sparking the viral #JusticeForJunior movement. This in-depth piece explores the details of his case, the trial of his killers, the bodega controversy, celebrity reactions from Cardi B and others, and how Junior’s legacy continues to drive community change and calls for justice.
A 75-year-old Cuban man has died while detained at Miami’s Krome Detention Center, marking the facility’s third death this year. Isidro Perez, arrested amid the Trump administration’s expanded immigration crackdown and recent revocation of humanitarian parole, passed away at a local hospital after being diagnosed with multiple medical issues in ICE custody. The incident adds pressure to ongoing concerns about healthcare, oversight, and safety inside Krome.
In Colombiana, Zoë Saldaña shines as Cataleya, a fierce assassin on a mission of revenge, making it one of the most gripping action thrillers of the 2010s. Her powerful performance, alongside standout roles by Amandla Stenberg and a dynamic supporting cast, proves that Afro-Latina leads belong at the center of high-stakes cinema.
Shakira’s Fundación Pies Descalzos is reshaping access to quality education in Colombia. Learn how the foundation’s flagship school in Cartagena is empowering over 1,700 students with holistic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and a community-driven mission.
