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Immigrants in the shadows − a film noir moment in Knoxville
It was a misty early evening in Knoxville. My neon sign reading “Detective” flickered its reflection on a Union Avenue puddle. I climbed the steps to my tiny office, anticipating a quiet evening with a bottle of gin. That’s when she sauntered into...

Immigration Tracker: Updates on ICE enforcement, DACA and more
Immigrants in San Francisco continue to face uncertainty as the Trump administration expands enforcement and rolls back key protections. This month, the federal government announced plans to process new DACA applications for the first time in...

The Forgotten Church That Shaped Hispanic Ministry in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The news of the Diocese of Brooklyn establishing a new church to serve Brooklyn’s Spanish-speaking population is heralded on the front page of The Tablet on Oct. 14, 1916 under the headline “Spaniards Now Have Church.” (Photo: Courtesy of Diocese...

'Diversity is our power': Soccer Without Borders unites immigrant teens in Boston
A few nights a week, a combination of languages and cultures echoes across a field nestled in East Boston. Through drills and matches, nearly 40 teenage girls from all corners of the world communicate with each other through the universal language...

Hispanic Heritage Month puts tradition, diversity and culture at the forefront
Celebrations across the U.S. are marking National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many...

WI Illegal Alien Arrest Series: Honduran hit-and-run and traffic offenses convict arrested in Manitowoc Co.
Roel Francisco Monroy Orellana, criminal illegal alien arrested in Manitowoc County | U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityRoel Francisco Monroy Orellana, criminal illegal alien arrested in Manitowoc County | U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

Honduras’ Election Tests China’s Promises and Taiwan’s Soft Power
In August, The Diplomat highlighted Honduras as the only former Taiwan ally openly considering a diplomatic reversal. Since then, the stakes have grown. Liberal Party frontrunner Salvador Nasralla has taken his pledge to restore Honduras’ ties...

East Jackson High School hosts students from Honduras
Jefferson, GA (30549) Today Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight Showers early, then cloudy overnight. Low 64F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: October 6, 2025...

Latin America has highest rate of murdered environmental activists, report finds
82% of all documented cases of environmental or land defenders being killed or disappeared in 2024 were in Latin America, according to a new study. Non-profit Global Witness compiled a list of 146 killings or disappearances last year involving...

El Salvador’s Security Boost Attracts Thousands of Hondurans During Morazán Week
El Salvador continues to strengthen its position as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Central America. During Morazán Week, a holiday celebrated in Honduras, thousands of Hondurans chose to visit El Salvador, attracted by the...

ACLU says ICE is unlawfully punishing immigrants at notorious Louisiana detention center
BATON ROUGE, La. — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday challenging the government's decision to send immigration detainees to a notorious Louisiana prison, arguing the detainees are being punished again for crimes for which...

Dominican Embassy promotes national flavor in Honduras
Honduras.- The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Honduras stood out at the Tegucigalpa International Gastronomic and Cultural Festival, held on Cervantes Avenue in the capital’s historic center. The event brought together hundreds of families,...

ACLU says ICE is unlawfully punishing immigrants at a notorious Louisiana detention...
The ACLU also alleges some immigrants detained at the newly opened “Louisiana Lockup” should be released because the government failed to deport them within six months of a removal order. The lawsuit cites a 2001 Supreme Court ruling raised in...

‘Expectations, culture & quality’ explains Canada’s rise in FIFA world rankings: Ex-CanMNT forward Tesho Akindele
Canada's soccer landscape has transformed significantly since a historic 8-1 defeat to Honduras 13 years ago. The national team has seen a surge in talent, exporting players like Jonathan David and Alphonso Davies to top European clubs, and is now...

Honduras Reports 154 Dengue Cases in 2025: Health Officials Urge Vigilance Amid Rainy Season
Honduran health officials administer dengue vaccines to children amid efforts to reduce cases during the rainy season. October 5, 2025 Hour: 10:56 am Honduras sees a decline in dengue cases with 154 confirmed in 2025, yet health authorities stress...
Honduran National Charged With Assaulting Federal Officers At Texas Immigration Center
A Honduran national is facing federal charges after allegedly assaulting two detention officers at the Karnes County Immigration Processing Center, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced. Jorge Alberto...

‘This Isn’t a Life,’ Say Immigrants Hounded Into Hiding and Fear
Every time the rideshare driver in Des Moines, Iowa, hears the ding from his app announcing a passenger pickup request, he has to check how far the rider wants to go. The driver, 33, who was born in Honduras and said he has been in the U.S. since...

Hung juries in Syracuse immigration case reveal limits of deportation push (Editorial Board Opinion)
For all of its might, the federal government’s immigration crackdown faces one formidable obstacle: convincing a jury of ordinary people that it is lawful and just. Twice in the past two months, Doris Aleman-Bonilla, a 30-year-old Honduran woman...

Neno Clips: La Barbería Donde la Herencia Hispana se Peina con Orgullo. Un Rincón de Identidad y cultura en el corazón de Norwalk.
NORWALK, Conn. — En el 56 de North Main Street, los ritmos caribeños se mezclan con el zumbido de las máquinas de afeitar en la barbería *Neno Clips Cut and Shave*, un negocio que se ha convertido en refugio de identidad cultural y símbolo de...

Honduran national accused of attacking federal officers at detention center
SAN ANTONIO - A Honduran National is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking two federal officers. On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced that Jorge Alberto Maradiaga-Carias had made his first appearance at a federal...