Daily Archives: December 20, 2021

2021-12-20: News Headlines

Staff (2021-12-20). "A Big Relief": Haitian Immigrant Rights Leader Jean Montrevil Wins Victory in Fight to Stay in U.S. democracynow.org Longtime immigrant rights leader Jean Montrevil has been granted three years of protection from deportation as part of a settlement for the First Amendment lawsuit Montrevil filed against the U.S. government that argued federal immigration officials targeted him for deportation due to his activism. Montrevil was abruptly deported to Haiti in 2018 but was allowed under the Biden administration to return home to New York in October to reunite with his family. We speak with Jean Montrevil, who says the news has given him "peace of mind" to enjoy the holiday season without fear of getting detained or deported, as wel…

Alasdair Baverstock (2021-12-19). Urban farming on the rise in Mexico. america.cgtn.com Mexico has seen a growing trend of urban farming. Mexico was badly hit by the pandemic, but its capital and surrounding metropolitan area — home to 23 million people — has become greener as a result.

Alasdair Baverstock (2021-12-19). An architectural wonder sits in the hills of Mexico City. america.cgtn.com With the holidays upon us, many people will be traveling to other parts of the world and choosing where to stay can make or break a holiday. And for those visiting Mexico City, a closer connection to nature might not be one of the …

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