To Resolve the Humanitarian and Administrative Border Crisis, the U.S. Must Fix the Broken Asylum System, Help Stabilize the Western Hemisphere, and Provide Robust, Orderly Migration Pathways ArticleFeb 5, 2024 To Resolve the Humanitarian and Administrative Border Crisis, the U.S. Must Fix the Broken Asylum System, Help Stabilize the Western Hemisphere, and Provide Robust, Orderly Migration Pathways The just-released Senate border deal is a sincere, bipartisan attempt to create much needed order at the U.S.-Mexico border; release pressure on the broken asylum system, resource agencies, and communities; and provide other targeted solutions across the immigration system. However, to achieve and sustain order at the border, Congress must more boldly address what drives migration in the region and must create accessible lawful pathways that are an alternative to asylum. Feb 5, 2024 Patrick Gaspard, Debu Gandhi, Dan Restrepo
Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration Opinion: A smart and humane answer on immigration Tom Jawetz and researchers from Texas A&M and the University of Virginia argue that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations may decrease some of the push factors that are causing Venezuelans and others to come to the United States. Oct 5, 2023 CNN Ben Helms, David Leblang, Tom Jawetz
La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México VideoJun 27, 2023 La súplica de una madre para detener el flujo de armas estadounidenses a México La activista de derechos humanos mexicana María Herrera Magdaleno discute el impacto devastador del flujo de armas estadounidenses hacia México, incluyendo la desaparición forzada de cuatro de sus hijos. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico VideoJun 27, 2023 A Mother’s Plea to Stop the Flow of U.S. Guns to Mexico Mexican human rights activist María Herrera Magdaleno discusses the devastating impact of U.S. guns flowing to Mexico, including the forced disappearance of four of her sons. Jun 27, 2023 Nick Wilson, Andrew Sonntag, Rafael Medina, 4 More Gaby Blanco, Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan, Julia Schroeder
The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart Fact SheetMay 10, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Use of Immigration Parole Authority Is Both Lawful and Smart This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report on the Biden administration’s strategic use of its lawful parole authority to enhance migration management. May 10, 2023 Tom Jawetz
The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security ArticleMay 26, 2022 The 9th Summit of the Americas is an Opportunity to Center Climate Action in Regional Security President Biden must capitalize on hosting this year’s Summit of the Americas to galvanize a regional security strategy that centers climate action. May 26, 2022 Joel Martinez, Frances Colón
Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do ArticleApr 6, 2022 Ending the Title 42 Expulsion Policy Is the Right Thing To Do Ending the Title 42 expulsion policy at the border is an important step toward rebuilding the United States’ asylum system. Apr 6, 2022 Zefitret Abera Molla
A New Lawsuit Illustrates the Problem of U.S. Guns in Mexico ArticleSep 2, 2021 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. Sep 2, 2021 Eugenio Weigend Vargas, Joel Martinez
Charting a New Course for U.S.-Brazil Action on the Amazon ReportApr 13, 2021 Charting a New Course for U.S.-Brazil Action on the Amazon As the Leaders’ Climate Summit approaches, the Biden administration should consider every available option to promote effective conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon. Apr 13, 2021 Ryan Richards, Mikyla Reta
The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach ReportOct 19, 2020 The First 100 Days: Toward a More Sustainable and Values-Based National Security Approach An actionable plan for the next administration’s progressive national security agenda. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Interactive: The First 100 Days InteractiveOct 19, 2020 Interactive: The First 100 Days This interactive database features nearly 250 recommendations that the next administration can advance, adopt, and implement within the first 100 days to set the country on a path toward a more progressive national security approach. Oct 19, 2020 the CAP National Security and International Policy Team
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas ReportMay 5, 2020 Getting Ahead of the Curve: Why the United States Needs To Plan for the Coronavirus in the Americas The United States cannot afford to ignore the progressing spread of COVID-19 among its neighbors in the Americas. May 5, 2020 Trevor Sutton, Dan Restrepo, Joel Martinez
Climate Change Is Altering Migration Patterns Regionally and Globally ArticleDec 3, 2019 Climate Change Is Altering Migration Patterns Regionally and Globally Climate change is contributing to crop failure and malnutrition in the Northern Triangle and beyond, driving migration and raising the need for global and regional solutions. Dec 3, 2019 Jayla Lundstrom
Getting Migration in the Americas Right ReportJun 24, 2019 Getting Migration in the Americas Right The United States must reject the politics of cruelty and chart a new course on migration policy that is cooperative, compassionate, and pragmatic. Jun 24, 2019 Dan Restrepo, Trevor Sutton, Joel Martinez
Brazil: A Turn to the Reactionary Right Brazil: A Turn to the Reactionary Right Brazil’s recent election of Jair Bolsonaro as president ushers in an era of uncertainty in the world’s fifth-largest country that will put its democracy as well as its constructive role in the Americas and the world in question. Nov 1, 2018 Dan Restrepo
Venezuela in Crisis: A Way Forward ReportOct 16, 2018 Venezuela in Crisis: A Way Forward The escalating crisis in Venezuela demands concerted, peaceful action by the United States and the international community to assist the Venezuelan people, in Venezuela and throughout the Americas. Oct 16, 2018 Dan Restrepo
They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries ReportJun 1, 2018 They Are (Still) Refugees: People Continue to Flee Violence in Latin American Countries People are still fleeing their home countries in the Northern Triangle and Venezuela in search of a safer place to live away from violence and instability. Jun 1, 2018 Silva Mathema
Maria Teresa Kumar on Efforts to Dehumanize the Latinx Community PodcastMay 31, 2018 Maria Teresa Kumar on Efforts to Dehumanize the Latinx Community Michele and Igor speak with Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, about the harmful effects of the Trump administration's actions on the Latinx community, as well as the importance of communities of color voting in 2018. May 31, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
International Justice on Trial? ReportMar 28, 2018 International Justice on Trial? International justice is at a critical crossroads, offering a perfect moment to examine its key accomplishments, shortcomings, and challenges moving forward. Mar 28, 2018 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
The White House’s Immigration Framework Would Eviscerate Immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia ArticleFeb 12, 2018 The White House’s Immigration Framework Would Eviscerate Immigration from Latin America, Africa, and Asia Slashing family migration and eliminating the diversity visa program would result in more than 350,000 fewer immigrants each year. Feb 12, 2018 Nicole Prchal Svajlenka
Don’t Turn Back the Clock: Tillerson Should Advance the U.S.-Latin American Partnership Into the 21st Century ArticleFeb 5, 2018 Don’t Turn Back the Clock: Tillerson Should Advance the U.S.-Latin American Partnership Into the 21st Century Hemmed in by nativism and mercantilism, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson inexplicably seeks to revive the Monroe Doctrine. Feb 5, 2018 Dan Restrepo
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Brazil ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Brazil The number of Trump’s international business partners being investigated for corruption is breathtaking and makes clear that the president may be more concerned with his business liabilities in Brazil and other nations than with pressing foreign policy concerns. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Mexico ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Mexico Trump’s anger toward Mexico has been a defining theme of his campaign and presidency, and it may have more to do with a series of business deals gone bad than anything else. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris
Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Uruguay ArticleJun 14, 2017 Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in Uruguay U.S. taxpayers are helping underwrite the Trump family business in Uruguay. Jun 14, 2017 Carolyn Kenney, John Norris