I cover Latin America, immigration, and public policy. I recently earned my Master's in social journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Immigration judges are burning out faster than prison wardens and hospital doctors - Quartz
Immigration judges are burning out faster than pris...
Obama promised to deport felons, not families—but that’s not what’s happening
Ongoing legal battles over the president's executive action have sidelined the programs that could protect Rivera....
Explainer: Why Is the Dominican Republic Threatening Thousands with Deportation?
A June 17 deadline puts Haitians at risk in the DR.
Come for the World Cup, swim with the feces (PHOTOS)
Come for the World Cup, swim with the feces (PHOTOS...
Rio de Janeiro’s Stray Bullet Problem Resurges
There are several reasons why more people are getting hit by stray bullets in Rio de Janeiro, a troubling phenomenon that's indicative of challenges involving the city's pacification strategy....
Six Things to Know about Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's Washington Visit | AS/COA
Six Things to Know about Brazilian President Dilma ...
U.S.-Cuba Update: Who's Visiting the Island? | AS/COA
U.S.-Cuba Update: Who's Visiting the Island? | AS/C...
How Brazil's cell phone boom is shaking up politics and journalism
As Brazil's smartphone market grows, so too does connectivity. Programs like Whatsapp have been used by – and against – politicians, from networking with young voters to revealing scandals....
Explainer: Presidential Reelection in Latin America | AS/COA
Explainer: Presidential Reelection in Latin America...
Why Brazil's Summer Games could be the shittiest Olympics ever
Athletes from around the globe will flock to Brazil next year for the 2016 Summer Olympics, where the world’s best athletes will compete in Rio de Janeiro's famed streets, beaches, lagoons, and bay....
Weekly Chart: Smartphone Use in Latin America | AS/COA
Weekly Chart: Smartphone Use in Latin America | AS/...
Obama Town Hall Draws Mixed Reactions from Immigrant Viewers — Medium
Obama Town Hall Draws Mixed Reactions from Immigran...
Measuring the Impact of Journalism: Which Result Really Matters? — Medium
Measuring the Impact of Journalism: Which Result Re...
Explainer: Brazil's Contentious Outsourcing Bill | AS/COA
Explainer: Brazil's Contentious Outsourcing Bill | ...