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Thousands of women march in Latin America for abortion rights

Abortion was the heart of the protests, but demonstrators also raised alarm about the region’s high rates of gender-based violence and abuses aimed at LGBTQ+ communities.
Women participate in an abortion-rights demonstration during the Day for Decriminalization of Abortion, in Mexico City on Sept. 28, 2023.
Women participate in an abortion-rights demonstration during the Day for Decriminalization of Abortion, in Mexico City on Sept. 28, 2023.

More migrants are victims of rape, sexual violence at Mexico border

According to the Mexican government and humanitarian groups, more incidents are taking place in the border cities of Reynosa and Matamoros, which are major transit routes.
An Ecuadorean migrant clasps her hands while recalling how she was held kidnapped and sexually trafficked near the U.S.-Mexico border
An Ecuadorean migrant clasps her hands while recalling how she was held kidnapped and sexually trafficked near the U.S.-Mexico border
5d ago

Elon Musk wades into U.S. immigration debate at Texas-Mexico border

Musk met with local politicians and law enforcement to obtain what he called an “unfiltered” view of the situation.
Elon Musk with Tony Gonzales while visiting the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas
Elon Musk with Tony Gonzales while visiting the Texas-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas

Uber, DoorDash and GrubHub lose attempt to block NYC delivery worker wage mandate

Currently, some app-based delivery workers across the city rely primarily on tips to make their living, earning an average of $7.09 per hour.
A DoorDash delivery worker in New York on March 16, 2020.
A DoorDash delivery worker in New York on March 16, 2020.
5d ago

Fact-checking false statements about immigration in second presidential debate

Statements such as the border is "open" and former President Donald Trump reduced illegal immigration by 90% are not true.
From left, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott and Mike Pence at the second Republican presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, Calif.,
From left, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott and Mike Pence at the second Republican presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, Calif.,

Bad Bunny on playing Gael Garcia Bernal’s love interest in 'Cassandro'

The singer plays a key role in the a new movie about a real-life exótico luchador.
Bad Bunny and Gael Garcia Bernal in "Cassandro."
Bad Bunny and Gael Garcia Bernal in "Cassandro."
6d ago

New Biden rule cuts funds to programs leaving college grads with high debt and low pay

"There is nothing valuable about being ripped off or sold on a worthless degree,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said about the rule estimated to protect 700,000 students a year.
Miguel Cardona.
Miguel Cardona.

Spanish-language misinformation about renewable energy spreads online, report finds

False narratives about renewable energy are malleable and adapted to different languages after extreme weather events in different countries, the researchers found.
Firefighters try to extinguish flames during a wildfire at the village of Kineta, near Athens, on July 24, 2018. - Raging wildfires killed 74 people including small children in Greece, devouring homes and forests as terrified residents fled to the sea to escape the flames, authorities said Tuesday.
Firefighters try to extinguish flames during a wildfire at the village of Kineta, near Athens, on July 24, 2018. - Raging wildfires killed 74 people including small children in Greece, devouring homes and forests as terrified residents fled to the sea to escape the flames, authorities said Tuesday.
6d ago

Rhode Island bank to pay $9M to resolve discriminatory lending allegations

Despite expanding across Rhode Island, Washington Trust never opened a branch in a majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhood, investigators said.
Washington Trust Company in Providence, R.I.
Washington Trust Company in Providence, R.I.
7d ago

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar calls for Sen. Bob Menendez's resignation

Aguilar, the highest-ranking Latino Democrat in the House, took issue with Menendez’s initial response to the indictment, when he suggested he was targeted because he is Latino.
Image: Rep. Pete Aguilar
Image: Rep. Pete Aguilar
7d ago

Latino lawmakers are notably silent as Bob Menendez’s identity gets caught up in bribery charges

Latino colleagues in Congress haven't been speaking up to either defend or criticize the senior senator, who's considered a strong ally for Hispanics.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., in Union City, N.J., on Sept. 25, 2023.
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., in Union City, N.J., on Sept. 25, 2023.

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