In this interview, Dr. Ernesto Castaneda discusses Birthright Citizenship and the consequences of its changing jurisdiction.

Morena and Its “Fourth Transformation”: Reducing Inequality in Mexico Image of Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons. By Gerardo Otero Professor Emeritus of International Studies Simon Fraser University Since its electoral victory i…

Mexico's MORENA has successfully reduced inequality, reversing a decades-long trend and potentially heralding momentous social changes. 

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Football Welcomes the World. The U.S. Does Not. Implications of U.S. immigration policy on the 2026 FIFA World Cup

What happens when a truly global sport meets an increasingly insular nation? This year's World Cup will see a collision between America's hostility to foreigners and football's international fanbase. 

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Happening right now, the second panel about U.S.-Cuba relations. MGC 307, on Zoom, and will air on C-SPAN.

📣 Ecuador: Retrospects, Prospects & The Future Of South America

Join us for an open discussion on the dilemmas and successes shaping Ecuador's future.

📆April 29th
⏰2-4 pm
📍School Of International Service, Founders Room
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TODAY! Don’t miss out on “Helms-Burton 30 Years Later: Cuba, the U.S. & the Embargo” 📣

Scholars & legal experts unpack its roots, legacy & global impact.

🗓 Apr. 20
⏰ 1–4:30 PM
📍 MGC 307 / Zoom
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Kast’s First Month: Right Policy, Wrong Politics By Robert Funk Associate Professor of Political Science Universidad de Chile Image of José Antonio Kast. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons. José Antonio Kast always knew that his honeymoon would be …

José Antonio Kast's honeymoon is over. Chile's president has quickly been forced to confront some of the country's most pressing structural problems, in the process burning precious political capital. 

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Today, we welcomed MasPaz for ”Immigration: the Secret Sauce Of U.S. Innovation” a 250+ at AU event

This discussion covered his artistic practice— highlighting how it intersects with immigration, Latin American culture and activism

Stay tuned for future CLALS and Immigration Lab events!

Happening One Week From Today 📣Helms-Burton 30 Years Later: Cuba, the U.S. & the Embargo

Scholars & legal experts unpack its roots, legacy & global impact.

🗓 Apr. 20
⏰ 1–4:30 PM
📍 MGC 307
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Seeking Stability in Post-Maduro Venezuela: The US, Governance, and the Economy

By Michael M. McCarthy Founder and Executive Director, Caracas Wire Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Image of Caracas, Venezuela. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons. Roughly three months since US special…

For AU's Professor Ernesto Castañeda, Noem's footprint is significant. “Much of the Latino community in the United States is terrified, depressed and imprisoned, in either detention centers or their apartments and houses."

After Title 42 ending, “For the first time in U.S. history, there were many big programs to temporarily house and feed the newcomers,” Castañeda said. “People (in New York City) talked about the food cards they got, or the free meals, or the hotel rooms, and that got a lot of the media attention”

Seeking Stability in Post-Maduro Venezuela: The US, Governance, and the Economy By Michael M. McCarthy Founder and Executive Director, Caracas Wire Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Image of Caracas, Venezuela. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons. Roughly three mont…

Three months after Maduro's removal, Venezuela seems to have settled into a tense calm. Facing economic challenges and political tensions, the path to stability is not assured. Read more:

Seeking Stability in Post-Maduro Venezuela: The US, Governance, and the Economy

By Michael M. McCarthy Founder and Executive Director, Caracas Wire Adjunct Professor, George Washington University Image of Caracas, Venezuela. Retrieved from Wikimedia Commons. Roughly three months since US special…

The Annual Jack Child Memorial Lecture RSVP Form Cartoons and Beyond: A Conversation with Lalo Alcaraz Wednesday, April 8, 2026 5 PM - 7 PM Constitution Hall Questions? Contact Dr. Amelia Tseng at tseng@american.edu

Please RSVP through the QR code in the flyer or register here:

TODAY! We are looking forward to welcoming award-winning Chicano cartoonist, artist, and political satirist Lalo Alcaraz to campus on Wednesday, April 8, 5-7 pm in Constitution Hall. His talk will be followed by a special Q&A session for students, table with artist signing, and a catered reception.

Politicking the Playing Field Proclamation 10998 and the Geopolitical Crisis Facing the International Sports Competitions

America's restrictive immigration policies and global geopolitical tensions are impacting sports. With the World Cup in the near future, questions of who can travel where are increasing in importance. 

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Helms-Burton 30 Years Later: Cuba, the U.S. & the Embargo 📣

Scholars & legal experts unpack its roots, legacy & global impact.

🗓 Apr. 20
⏰ 1–4:30 PM
📍 MGC 307
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Immigration Is Healthy for America By Jackson Wu

Healthcare and immigration are two of the most important issues in American politics. However, the links between immigration and improved healthcare outcomes are generally little-understood.

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Why is the SAVE America Act a bad idea? Maria Teresa Kumar breaks it down

Why should Latinos vote? Rep. Joaquin Castro breaks down how Iran War price hikes and the Trump administration’s targeting of Latino communities make 2025 a critical moment.

Immigration: The Secret Sauce of Innovation 📣
Join MasPaz — a Colombian multidisciplinary artist — for a discussion highlighting the intersections of immigration, art making, and innovative design.
📆 April 13th
📍Mary Graydon Center, 306
⏰10:00-12:00 p.m.

RSVP in the link in our bio!

Forced Back to Danger Why Ending TPS for Honduras Is a Humanitarian Failure

Last year, the United States withdrew Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from more than 57,000 Hondurans living in its territory, a move that will worsen Honduras' humanitarian crisis.

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Happy to share the good news about the publication of a project I have been working on with students in the Master's in Sociology and the Immigration Lab at American University, where people learn about cutting-edge research on urgent subjects by engaging in it.

Excited to present my book for the first time on April 7th at 4:30. Honored to be in conversation with Ulla Berg and @drernestocast.bsky.social. @ucpress.bsky.social

📣 Happening Tomorrow📣
We will gather to honor the life and legacy of Monsignor Óscar Romero, and to celebrate the spirit of justice, dignity, and community he stood for.
🗓️ March 21st
⏰ 2-9 p.m.
📍 St. Stephen’s Church, 1525 Newton St NW, Washington, DC 20010

“Chacharreando 101: A Guide for Networking” 📣
Thu, April 2nd | SIS Founders Room
Join AU alum Patricia Caballero, President of PSC Consulting, for networking skills & breakout sessions. Spots are limited — register today!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
RSVP Here: https://f.mtr.cool/ubhzsefwrr

Cuba's predicted collapse YouTube video by ErnestoCast

Cuba's predicted collapse? Experts say it's not imminent despite dire economic conditions. Nationalism could even strengthen the regime against US pressure. #Cuba #Politics #Economics #Geopolitics #LatinAmerica

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~0.4% of farmers in California reported losing workers directly to farm raids, according to Calif Farm Bureau & Michigan State. But >14% said the raids & general anxiety surrounding immigration enforcement caused worker shortages. Among crops like fruit & vegetables, that number was nearly 20%~

One year ago, over 200 innocent immigrants and asylum seekers were sent to El Salvador's CECOT without the government alerting them, their families, or their lawyers about where they would be sent to and how, violating due process, 1/4