Tag: guatemala
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Guatemalan National Convicted by Jury of Conspiracy to Distribute and Possession of Cocaine
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLatin AmericaGuatemala FBI
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ICE Arrests Suspect Facing Child Sex Charges Following Release by Fairfax County Court
ICE arrested a Guatemalan national facing felony child rape charges after Fairfax County officials ignored a federal detainer and released him. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Virginia's sanctuary policies limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGuatemalaSierra LeoneGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesLatin America ImmigrationCrimeU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityFairfax CountyAbigail SpanbergerWalvin Victor Hugo GarciaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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U.S. Census Bureau Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, recognizing the contributions of Americans with roots in Spanish-speaking countries. The Hispanic population reached 68 million in 2024.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesDemographic Hispanic Heritage MonthU.S. Census BureauHispanic PopulationCosta RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHonduras
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Illegal Alien Arrested in Florida for Alleged Aggravated Battery Against Pregnant Woman
ICE has placed an immigration detainer on Noel Gerardo Niz-Marroquin, an illegal alien from Guatemala, after his arrest in Florida for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentWhite HouseImmigration ICENoel Gerardo Niz-MarroquinGuatemalaFloridaMartin CountyDHSU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on ICE Deportations of Students
USA TODAY reports that ICE has deported multiple K-12 students. Advocates dispute the White House claim that children are not being targeted in immigration raids.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw EnforcementEducationGuatemalaHondurasFederal GovernmentLegal USA TODAYICEDeportationImmigrationStudentsChildren
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Guatemalan National Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Iowa Meth Conspiracy
A Guatemalan man, Jose Eleazar Aceves-Garcia, has been sentenced to more than 12 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in Dubuque, Iowa.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGuatemala Jose Eleazar Aceves-GarciaDubuqueIowaMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingFederal Prison