American Woman Kidnapped in Mexico Released After Being Held Captive for 8 Months
Monica De Leon Barba, 40, was kidnapped on November 29, 2022, while she was walking from work to her home with her dog in Tepatitlan, Jalisco in western Mexico.
Venezuela Reverses Decision to Invite E.U. Observers for 2024 Presidential Elections
“There won't be any observation mission from Europe while we are the representatives of the Venezuelan state. They will not come," said Jorge Rodriguez, president of the government-allied National Assembly.
Mexico Replaces China as America’s Top Trading Partner as U.S. Continues ‘Nearshoring’ Shift
Part of Mexico’s rise as America’s top trading partner is due to its manufacturing sector, particularly the auto industry, which accounts for almost a quarter of the manufacturing trade.
Biden Admin Increases Number of Migrants Allowed to Enter U.S. Through CBP One App
The app will now allow up to 1,450 migrants to book appointments with border officials to have their asylum cases reviewed every day.
U.S. Citizenship Test May Soon Require Migrants to Speak English
Currently, the citizenship test does not evaluate the applicant’s English skills. The only time the applicant’s English skills are put to the test is during the eligibility interview the candidate has with an immigration officer.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to Travel to China to “Manage” Ties with Beijing
During her visit to Beijing, Yellen plans to meet with senior Chinese government officials to discuss the U.S.-China relationship and address “areas of concern”.
CBP Recovers 900,000 Fentanyl Pills in Porcelain Sinks at California Border
The narcotics packages weighed a total of 189.15 pounds and had an estimated street value of $2,574,000.
Paris is Burning: 1,300 People Arrested Amid French Riots Over Teen’s Killing by Police
French officials said about 2,500 fires were set and stores were vandalized and broken into. As a result of the unfolding chaos, the government has dispatched 40,000 police officers.
“Unsustainable”: Undocumented Migrants Surpass Number of Homeless NYC Residents in City Shelters
The city has received more than 81,200 asylum seekers since the Spring of 2022, more than half of which are processed through the city’s intake system and placed under the care of the Big Apple.
Biden Administration Denies U.N. Claims of “Cruel Treatment” at Guantanamo Detention Center
According to Ni Aolain, the men suffer severe insecurity, anxiety, and psychological distress, in addition to being given inadequate health care.