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.

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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.

Immigration

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.

Immigration

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.

Immigration

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.

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Unpublished Pablo Neruda Poems To Appear In New Book

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

News

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.

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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.

Immigration

'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.

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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.”

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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.

Immigration

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.

News

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.

Immigration

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.

World Cup

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.

News

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.

Politics

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

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

Immigration

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.

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