Tag: Mexico

Cartels and domestic terrorism are threats says security officials

By Brian Johnson on November 6, 2019 Cartel, domestic terrorism, homeland security, Mexico, national security, Senate, senate hearing

FBI director Wray and Homeland Security Under Secretary Glawe were questioned by Senators during a Senate hearing on threats to the Homeland, and Glawe denounced the brutality of cartels.

Global Health and Migration Immigration International Relations

Border arrests down with help from Mexico, Latin America, says CBP chief

By Sam Cabral on October 13, 2019 Central America, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration, Mark Morgan, Mexico

Agreements with Mexico and three Central American countries are increasing America’s capacity to stem the flow of illegal immigration in unprecedented ways, acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan said Tuesday.

Immigration International Relations

Detained asylum seekers from 100 countries face shrinking chance of bond

By Camille Erickson on September 28, 2019 asylum, Central America, crackdown, Immigration, Mexico

Migrants from Central America coming through Mexico are the target of a U.S. immigration crackdown. But over half of the 42,000 asylum cases decided in fiscal 2018 involved people from countries outside Central America.

Conflicts and Terrorism Environment

Global action needed to prevent water-fueled conflicts

By Marisa Endicott on June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 agriculture, Canada, conflict, drought, environment, India, international aid, Mexico, Middle East, resources, scarcity, treaties, United Nations, United States, water, water stress, world bank

Water stress is an increasing reality in many parts of the world, and the instability that goes along with it has the potential to leave no nation untouched.