Joel Martinez is a senior policy analyst for National Security and International Policy at American Progress. Martinez received his master’s degree from the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, where he focused on international politics and economic development within Latin America. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Latin American and Latino studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and is also a proud alum of Ohlone Community College in Fremont, California.
Lula’s Presidential Victory Is an Opportunity To Renew U.S.-Brazil Climate Cooperation
Following the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to Brazil’s presidency—and the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act marking the largest climate investment in U.S. history—a moment of truth for climate emerges for the most populous countries in the Americas right as leaders gather for COP27 in Egypt.
Temporary Protected Status Is Critical To Tackling the Root Causes of Migration in the Americas
Remittances from immigrants, including TPS holders, are an organic and powerful resource that provide people living in the Central American region direct access to basic needs and even economic stability.
A New Lawsuit Illustrates the Problem of U.S. Guns in Mexico
Mexico’s lawsuit against major U.S. arms manufacturers and distributors is a reminder of the fact that America’s gun violence epidemic extends well beyond its own borders.
Redefining Homeland Security: A New Framework for DHS To Meet Today’s Challenges
To meet the challenges of today, the Biden administration and Congress should reform the Department of Homeland Security around a mission that highlights safety and services alongside its traditional protecting roles.
The United States has to first understand what's driving migration in the Americas in order to manage it in a cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic way.
