work permit
Coverage of work permit in the Nexus archive.
- Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican builder who lived in the US for over 30 years, was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer during a vehicle pursuit. ICE claims the shooting was in self-defense after he rammed an ICE vehicle, but his family and witnesses dispute this, stating he was close to legal status and the officer was not in danger. The incident has sparked public outrage and scrutiny over ICE operations under Trump's immigration policies.
- Freelancing and Self-Employment in Panama
Panama taxes income sourced within the country, while foreign-source income is generally outside its tax net. Working in Panama typically requires proper immigration status and a work permit, and local commercial activity usually needs an 'aviso de' operations notice.