Mexico used to hold the reputation of being a sanctuary for asylum seekers, embracing migrants with open arms. However, in the last 6 years, Mexico has served as a co-enforcer of the United States’ anti-migration policies. The once-welcoming haven has succumbed to frequent raids, denied humanitarian visas, expedited deportations, sudden closures of migrant caravans, and…
Protesters take cover behind a makeshift shield during an anti-government demonstration following the controversial presidential re-election of Nicolás Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, on July 29, 2024. During these protests, at least 24 protesters died at the hands of security forces or government-supported paramilitary groups known as “colectivos,” and over 2,200 people were arrested and charged…