David Iaconangelo

David Iaconangelo is a Brooklyn-based writer and translator. Formerly editor of ZafraLit, a blog of new short fiction from Cuba. He has lived in and reported from various Latin American countries.

César Chávez: A Brief History Of The Latino Icon In Photos

César Chávez's birthday is March 31. Check out a brief history in photos of the Latino and labor icon.

David Iaconangelo | Mar 30,2015

Cesar Chavez's Not-So-Saintly Treatment Of Undocumented Immigrants

Dolores Huerta says Chavez simply disdained strikebreakers, not undocumented workers more generally. But he took a not-so-saintly approach to resolving that particular aspect of labor disputes.
David Iaconangelo | Mar 30,2015
Will New House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy Schedule A Vote On Immigration?

The new majority leader in the House says he thinks the borders should be "secured" before any legal status is extended to undocumented immigrants.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 23,2014

31 Bodies Found In Clandestine Grave In Veracruz, Mexico

Many of the bodies uncovered in the grave showed signs of torture. Rumors are that the bodies may belong to migrants passing through the state.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 19,2014

Eric Cantor Replacement To Be Voted On By House Republicans

Five Republicans are vying for the space left by former No. 2 Eric Cantor when he lost his primary race in a shocker to Tea Party upstart Dave Brat.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 19,2014

Attacks On Migrants Passing Through Mexico Continue

Two men were injured and a third killed in an attack on "La Bestia" this past weekend in the Mexican state of Veracruz.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 18,2014

Joe Biden To Meet With Central American Leaders To Discuss Child Migrants

Biden will try to tamp down rumors that unaccompanied children who make it to the US will be allowed to stay.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 18,2014

Unpublished Pablo Neruda Poems To Appear In New Book

The manuscripts were discovered in a drawer at the Neruda Foundation Library.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 18,2014

Brazil Nabs Alleged Mexican Drug Lord In Country To Watch Mexico Vs. Brazil

49-year-old José Díaz Barajas had arrived in Brazil with his wife and two adult sons to watch the World Cup match.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 17,2014

María Corina Machado Questioned Over Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Corina Machado is one of seven opposition voices which have been subpoenaed in connection with an alleged plot to kill Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 17,2014

'State Citizenship’ Bill Could Extend Rights To New York Undocumented

Its chances of passing into law are close to zero in the Republican-dominated state legislature. But the bill’s sponsor is thinking long-term.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 17,2014

Enrique Peña Nieto Calls For ‘Debate’ On ‘Inconsistent’ US Marijuana Policies

Enrique Peña Nieto indicated that policies across the hemisphere ought to be in coordination, and said the decades-old, US-backed policies had “failed.”

David Iaconangelo | Jun 16,2014

VIDEO: Rio Police Promise To Investigate Reports Of Cop Shooting Protesters

Rio de Janeiro authorities said they would "immediately" open an investigation into the incident.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 16,2014

Raúl Labrador To Run For House GOP Majority Leader After Eric Cantor Loss

Labrador was the first member of the House "Gang of 8" on immigration to abandon ship last summer over disagreements on how to handle health care for undocumented immigrants.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 16,2014

UN: World Cup Host City Is Seventh Most Dangerous In World

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime ranked Fortaleza as the seventh most dangerous city in the world in 2013.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 13,2014

Obama Says Immigration Reform Not Dead In 2014 After Cantor Loss

Obama said he thought Congress could still pass a legislative fix on immigration after House GOP leadership was shaken up by the primary loss of its No. 2.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 12,2014

Brazilian Police Break Up Rally Of São Paolo Protestors With Tear Gas

Hours before Brazil was set to take on Croatia in the opening game of the Cup, police broke up protesters using tear gas and rubber bullets.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 12,2014

Rio De Janeiro Airport Workers Strike On First Day Of Brazil Games

Only about 20 percent of airport workers are striking after a labor court ruled that they would otherwise face fines of over $20,000.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 12,2014

Enrique Peña Nieto: Mexico, Brazil Not ‘In Competition’

Lula thinks talk about Mexico’s ascent is hype when compared to that of Brazil.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 11,2014

Eric Cantor Didn’t Lose Because Of Immigration Reform, Says New Poll

Dave Brat ran on his opposition to immigration reform. But a new poll indicates that many voters in his Virginia district actually support a reform with a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 11,2014

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