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.

Eric Cantor Was ‘No Friend’ Of Immigration Reform, Say Advocates

Immigrant advocates aren't exactly mourning the departure of Cantor.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 11,2014

Florida In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students Law Signed By Governor Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott came to office striking a hard-line conservative stance on immigration. But trailing by 12 points in his re-election campaign, he has sought to court Hispanic voters. The new bill he signed over the weekend gives Dreamers the right to pay in-state tuition.
David Iaconangelo | Jun 10,2014
Peña Nieto Says Violence Fell 25 Percent Last 4 Months In Mexico, Public Disagrees

A growing percentage of Mexicans say they are taking extra precautions against crime in the area they live in. The president says violence and insecurity are down, though certain states continue to live crises.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 09,2014

Venezuela Names 7 In Alleged Maduro Assassination Plot

Those subpoenaed include opposition lawmaker María Corina Machado and the editor of an opposition newspaper.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 09,2014

Will The New Unaccompanied Minor Legal Aid Program Make A Difference?

About 40 percent of all unaccompanied minors are allowed to stay in the country after being apprehended. The 100 lawyers provided by the new Department of Justice program is a drop in the bucket, but at least in the case of adults, precedents show that legal aid has made a significant difference.

David Iaconangelo | Jun 09,2014