Latin American migrants
Coverage of Latin American migrants in the Nexus archive.
- ICE kills a Colombian and a Mexican in operations where they weren't the target, officials say
Two Latin American migrants, a Colombian and a Mexican, were shot dead by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during operations where they were not the intended targets. The incidents sparked protests and calls for accountability regarding President Donald Trump's immigration policy.
- Spanish immigration amnesty drew 1.2M applicants
A Spanish immigration amnesty program attracted 1.2 million applicants, double initial expectations. Spain maintains an open immigration policy in contrast to other European nations tightening borders, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arguing migration is economically vital for the aging population. The largest undocumented migrant groups are Latin American and Moroccan, while the hard-right Vox party has targeted Latino communities as a potential voting bloc.