America's Ethnic History Blog

Time magazine wrote an article on the 130 Mexican deported immigrants that arrive each week. The articled shared a number of stories of people who were born in Mexico, but were raised in the U.S. One of these individuals is, Fernando Alvarez age 25 who was raised in California from the age of 2. He knows more english than spanish and has no idea what to do now that he is back "home". Fernando, along with other deportees met Israel Concha - the founder of New Beginnings, an organization that supports young undocumented Mexicans or Dreamers returning to Mexico. Israel was also raised in the U.S., and he remembers pledging allegiance to the American flag every morning when he was in elementary school. "I thought, where's the liberty? Where's the justice for all? said, Israel Concha. I think it is cruel to be sent back to a country that you are now accustomed to. Like Fernando and millions of other undocumented immigrants, it is incredibly difficult when you have n

According to the New York Times, President Trump will make the first visit of his presidency to Latin America next month, traveling to Peru where he will meet with a group of leaders who have criticized his statements and policies on immigration. Trump will also visit Colombia and meet with its president.  Trump said in a s tatement  for his visit,  “This travel demonstrates the president’s resolve to deepen our historical ties with our partners in the region and to strengthen our joint commitment to improve security and prosperity for the people of the Americas." The statement pointed out the significance of establishing relationships with countries that “share our values and believe that the promise of a safe and prosperous future rests in strong democracies, fair and reciprocal trade, and secure borders.” I believe Trump is going around Latin America to close off as much trading as possible and to sever ties with any unions. I don't believe he wants Latin America to b