Topic: Latin America

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Oct 12, 2026

Deep Dive: Trump’s Asylum Ban and the U.S.-Mexico Border

Asylum seekers in Tijuana, Mexico deal with the cancellation of the CBP1 program after waiting months for an appointment to start their asylum process, January 21, 2025 (Robert Gauthier/Getty Images). Nowhere is the harmful impact of President Trump's "asylum ban" more apparent than along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Asylum seekers in Tijuana, Mexico deal with the cancellation of the CBP1 program after waiting months for an appointment to start their asylum process, January 21, 2025 (Robert Gauthier/Getty Images).

Sep 28, 2026

HIAS Colombia Entrega Ayuda de Emergencia tras el Terremoto

A HIAS Colombia staff member addresses survivors of the earthquake as part of our emergency response providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and direct cash assistance to those in need (HIAS Colombia). HIAS Colombia está respondiendo al terremoto proporcionando alojamiento temporal, alimentos, kits de higiene y asistencia en efectivo.

A HIAS Colombia staff member addresses survivors of the earthquake as part of our emergency response providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and direct cash assistance to those in need (HIAS Colombia).

Sep 25, 2026

HIAS Colombia Delivers Emergency Aid After Devastating Earthquake

A HIAS Colombia staff member addresses survivors of the earthquake as part of our emergency response providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and direct cash assistance to those in need (HIAS Colombia). HIAS Colombia is responding to the earthquake by providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and cash assistance to those in need.

A HIAS Colombia staff member addresses survivors of the earthquake as part of our emergency response providing temporary housing, food and hygiene kits, and direct cash assistance to those in need (HIAS Colombia).

Jul 31, 2026

Empowering Women in Indigenous Host Communities in Panama

In partnership with AECID and the Red Cross, HIAS Panama staff host a multi-services fair in Puerto Lara for local indigenous community members in February 2026 (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS). When other organizations left, HIAS Panama stayed and provided assistance to women and girls in indigenous communities near the Darien Gap.

In partnership with AECID and the Red Cross, HIAS Panama staff host a multi-services fair in Puerto Lara for local indigenous community members in February 2026 (Lindsay Kagalis/HIAS).

Jul 23, 2026

How HIAS Is Helping People in Need in Venezuela

Residents sit amid the rubble of a residential building that collapsed following the two powerful earthquakes in June, in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 20, 2026. (Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images) After two earthquakes struck Venezuela, HIAS is providing emergency aid to people in need, building on our work there for the last 18 years.

Residents sit amid the rubble of a residential building that collapsed following the two powerful earthquakes in June, in Caraballeda, Venezuela, on July 20, 2026. (Federico Parra/AFP via Getty Images)

Jun 16, 2026

Inspiring Refugees to Know for World Refugee Day

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS) This World Refugee Day, get to know five incredible displaced people who are rebuilding their lives against all odds.

Fon, an asylee from Cameroon, reunites with his family in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2025. HIAS provided Fon with legal and social services and helped him reunite with his wife and children. (HIAS)

May 29, 2026

Uncertain Roads, Unexpected Refuge: Reverse Migration’s Impact on Solo Men

As thousands of people seeking safety have been forced into a 'reverse migration' due to shifting U.S. immigration policies, HIAS is providing assistance in Panama.  As thousands have been forced into a 'reverse migration' due to shifting U.S. immigration policies, HIAS is still providing aid in Panama.

As thousands of people seeking safety have been forced into a 'reverse migration' due to shifting U.S. immigration policies, HIAS is providing assistance in Panama. 

May 13, 2026

Refugees in Mexico: What You Need to Know

A woman from Venezuela leaves her makeshift shelter to take her children to school, in Mexico City, Mexico on July 3, 2025. Due to changes in U.S. immigration policies, asylum seekers are stranded in Mexico, with many now aiming to return to their home countries while others seek asylum in Mexico. (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images) Learn more about the current landscape for refugees and asylum seekers in Mexico, and how HIAS advocates for their rights.

A woman from Venezuela leaves her makeshift shelter to take her children to school, in Mexico City, Mexico on July 3, 2025. Due to changes in U.S. immigration policies, asylum seekers are stranded in Mexico, with many now aiming to return to their home countries while others seek asylum in Mexico. (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Apr 23, 2026

Refugees in Panama: What You Need to Know

Boats carrying displaced people arrive from Bajo Chiquito, an indigenous village located at the exit of the migration route crossing the Darien Gap on October 21, 2024 in Lajas Blancas, Panama. (Nadege Mazars for HIAS) Learn more about the current landscape for refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people in Panama, and how HIAS provides assistance.

Boats carrying displaced people arrive from Bajo Chiquito, an indigenous village located at the exit of the migration route crossing the Darien Gap on October 21, 2024 in Lajas Blancas, Panama. (Nadege Mazars for HIAS)

Jan 30, 2026

As Migration Patterns Shift, HIAS’ Support Remains Steadfast

HIAS Colombia staff provide emergency support to Tatiana* and her family while in transit in Capurgana, Colombia on June 17, 2025. (HIAS Colombia) *Name changed for safety. Asylum seekers and migrants in Latin America are being forced into a “reverse migration” south due to increasingly restrictive U.S. policies.

HIAS Colombia staff provide emergency support to Tatiana* and her family while in transit in Capurgana, Colombia on June 17, 2025. (HIAS Colombia) *Name changed for safety.

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