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Climate change, the death of humanity

The threat of natural and meteorological disasters motivates migration from Latin American and Caribbean countries in search of other ways to earn an income and meet basic needs.

What motivates them to migrate?
It is the droughts and floods, in addition to the lack of employment, low income, violence, crime, persecution and insecurity that motivate a high migration to American territory.

The reality of Latin America
It is confirmed that climate change is having an impact and will have an even greater impact on this region., where hurricane records will be broken, severe droughts will be suffered, sea levels will continue to rise and there will be more fires, according to the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2020 State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean Report.

According to research, Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the regions of the world most affected by climate change and external weather phenomena that are causing serious damage to the health, life, food, water, energy and socioeconomic development of the region, which contributes to migration.

Furthermore, weather-related events and their impacts cost more than 312,000 lives in Latin America and the Caribbean and They affected more than 277 million people in the last 20 years.

According to the Global Risks Report 2022, in Looking at a 10-year horizon, environmental risks are perceived as the 5 most critical long-term threats to the world. Classified as, 3 of the most serious threats are "failure of climate action", "extreme weather" and "loss of biodiversity".

The projections don't lie, and they highlight potential future problems that should be urgently addressed by those in charge, that is, humanity.

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Migration system collapsed. Are mass deportations coming to the USA?

The lack of coherence in the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policy will begin to take its toll.

According to figures, by the end of April the Immigration Case Review Office (EOIR) had accumulated more than 1.7 million cases and More than 580,000 migrants in a legal limbo without a clear immigration status.

Given the circumstances, the Biden-Harris administration, seeks to decongest the accumulated files accelerating the political asylum processes.

But four months after the first phase was implemented in Texas, and as the government prepares to expand it, experts warn that The rush puts thousands of migrants seeking asylum in the United States at risk.

In other words, with this decision Cases will be pushed through the judicial system at the expense of immigrants' rights.. According to experts*, the timeframes “excessively short” They are not enough for immigrants to gather and present evidence that corroborates their stories and fears. *American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Immigration Council in a report published on the Think Immigration website.

Likewise, it will grant temporary extraordinary powers to asylum officers from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to adjudicate these applications defensively, a power that until now only immigration judges had.

What the Biden-Harris administration is proposing in this new program is:

1. People at the border will be placed in expedited deportation and detention by ICE.

2. Credible fear interview, in detention and

3. Asylum Merit Interview (AMI) by USCIS.

Are these measures truly structural solutions for a collapsed and failed system? The lack of a serious and coherent legislative effort by the American Congress will take its toll on all immigrants.

Note compiled from: Univision and Hondudiario

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Mental health conditions suffered by migrants

Among the most common diseases found in migrants are:
anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and feelings of low self-esteem.

“Mental health conditions constitute a silent epidemic that has affected the Americas long before COVID-19, with depression and anxiety being two of the leading causes of illness. The Region of the Americas also has the second highest level of alcohol consumption in the world,” said Carissa F. Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health Organization.

Why do they suffer from these diseases?

It is the lack of employment, poor housing conditions, and traumatic events before, during, and after migration that lead to psychological distress.

According to research by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), factors such as lack of language proficiency and unfair treatment by the host country may be triggering states of loneliness and isolation.

On the other hand, in the results of post-traumatic stress disorders The greatest impact has been observed on refugees and asylum seekers, yielding a 31,46% in people exposed to conditions of violence, family separation and administrative barriers, among others.

Furthermore, there is evidence to support that immigrants in the United States use and have alcohol dependence. For example, among the refugees of Iraq and Cambodia, the prevalence rate of alcohol consumption ranged between 13% and 38%. 

How can we contribute to the solution?

According to German Cardenas, professor of psychology at Lehigh University, «activism social justice serve as a "coping mechanism that It helps protect your mental health.«

Collective struggles increase self-esteem and personal effectiveness, thus creating solidarity and offering a social perspective, which contributes to healing or treating mental health illnesses.

News report based on information taken from: Summary of a review of scientific literature on Health of International Migrants of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO)

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Silent transfer of Venezuelan migrants in the United States

During the last few weeks, the United States has quietly transferred Venezuelan migrants to Colombia.

According to two national security officials, President Joe Biden's administration has expelled Venezuelans from the U.S. who were detained at the border with Mexico and is sending them to Colombia, as part of an administration strategy to try to stem the flow of migrants.

It should be noted that the flights on which they were transported were not previously reported, and in December the United States Customs and Border Protection office registered more than 13,000 single adults from Venezuela at the southern border of North America.

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The United States says goodbye to Title 42 and returns to Title 8

The United States will repeal Title 42, a mechanism it has used since 2020 to massively expel more than 1.7 million migrants at its border with Mexico.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement on Friday, April 1, announcing that Title 42, the tool used to carry out mass expulsions at the U.S.-Mexico southern border, will be repealed on May 23. Implemented in March 2020 by the Trump administration, the measure allows U.S. authorities to expel asylum seekers without giving them the opportunity to present their case. Minors and some families are exempt.

The CDC authorities have officially announced the end of this measure in a statement indicating that the arrival of migrants to US territory no longer compromises the health emergency situation derived from Covid-19, due to the greater availability of means to combat the virus such as vaccines and treatments.

The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas, emphasized in a statement that Title 42 is a resource to protect public health, not to discourage immigration. He added that this mechanism was implemented by the CDC "to protect against the spread of a contagious disease," such as COVID-19.

Starting May 23, undocumented migrants arriving at the U.S. southern border will be investigated under Title 8, the previous and common law under which the U.S. carries out deportations. According to the White House, migrants without a “legal basis” to remain in the country will be deported.

Following the decision by U.S. health authorities, a significant surge of migrants is expected at the border during the spring and summer months. Last week, DHS officials confirmed that approximately 7,100 migrants were arriving daily, a figure higher than that recorded in February. Border officials anticipate that arrivals could peak at 18,000 per day in the coming months and weeks. DHS Director Alejandro Maryokas stated on Friday that his agency had a strategy in place to "manage any potential increase in migrants.".

Information taken from: France 24 and BBC News.

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Government expands H2-B visa quota for fiscal year 2022

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of 35,000 H2-B visas for the fiscal year 2022 quota, in response to pressure from employers and business groups affected by the shortage of workers due to the pandemic and low wages. 

According to the Department of Homeland Security, this joint temporary final rule aims to reserve these visas for U.S. employers seeking to hire additional workers from April 1, 2022, through September 30 of this year. This will help support U.S. businesses and expand legal pathways for workers seeking to come to the United States, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated. 

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USCIS announces measures to reduce backlog of over 9 million forms

On Tuesday, the Joe Biden administration announced a plan to reduce the backlog in immigration services, which exceeds 9 million forms related to various processes. 

This plan consists of three measures that aim to accelerate the processes, in addition to expanding the premium programs that - after the payment of an additional fee - speed up the awarding process from months to a few weeks. 

Those who will benefit from this measure are immigrants awaiting the delivery and/or renewal of their work permits, including holders of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), DACA recipients of Dreamers, and asylum seekers. 

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ICE announces closure of jail in Alabama

Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it will stop housing detainees at the Etowah County Jail in Gadsden, Alabama, following a long history of serious deficiencies. 

According to a press release from federal immigration authorities, the decision comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pledged to review detention centers to determine if they respect human dignity, comply with applicable standards, and make responsible use of funds.

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