The Usage of Detention Centers in the US

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The United States is home to the largest immigration detention system in the world. These detention centers are used to lawfully detain 7% of the noncitizen US population. According to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US detention facilities are intended to hold individuals who await an immigration decision or departure to their home country. […]

What the Colombian Presidential Election Means for US Relations

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Introduction On June 19, 2022, Colombia elected Gustavo Petro, the 62-year old, left-wing senator, former mayor of Bogotá, and former member of the M-19 guerilla, as president with 50.8% of the vote, defeating Rodolfo Hernandez, a 77-year-old real estate tycoon and former mayor of Bucaramanga.  Petro’s win is historic, as he becomes the country’s first-ever […]