Central American gangs like MS-13 were born out of failed anti-crime policies
Trump's plans to crack down on immigration could create the same conditions that led to MS-13's birth and expansion.
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The face of Latin American migration is rapidly changing. US policy isn’t keeping up
Despite Trump’s rhetoric, Mexicans are no longer crossing the border in massive numbers. Data show a new group of migrants is arriving, and for very different reasons.
The rise of anti-immigrant attitudes, violence and nationalism in Costa Rica
While Costa Ricans pride their country for being an oasis of stability in Latin America, the nation has struggled with restrictive laws and social attitudes toward immigrants from Nicaragua.
Educating children in Guatemala before they decide to migrate to the US border
Young people from Central America continue to cross the U.S. border. Can programs funded by humanitarian assistance targeting root causes of migration help?
Mexicans are migrating, just not across the US border
US elections surfaced fears of Mexicans crossing into the US. But their numbers are actually in decline. Why are they choosing to stay in Mexico? Two migration experts went there to find out.
How US policy in Honduras set the stage for today’s mass migration
Violence, poverty and oppression in Honduras are causing thousands to flee to the US. Will the next president own the role of US foreign policy in creating these problems?
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