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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

    Latest articles by Nicole Narea

    Politics
    Migrants are sewing their lips shut to protest the policy that stranded them in MexicoMigrants are sewing their lips shut to protest the policy that stranded them in Mexico
    Politics

    Thousands are trapped in the city of Tapachula as Mexico tries to limit migration north under US pressure.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Immigrants could help the US labor shortage — if the government would let themImmigrants could help the US labor shortage — if the government would let them
    Politics

    A massive work permit backlog is threatening to put immigrants out of work.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is making sure no one can call him a RINOTexas Gov. Greg Abbott is making sure no one can call him a RINO
    Politics

    With Trump’s endorsement, Abbott has subdued threats from his right ahead of the 2022 primary.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Honduras’s new president could help Biden on migration, if she can survive a political crisisHonduras’s new president could help Biden on migration, if she can survive a political crisis
    Politics

    Xiomara Castro needs her own government behind her to enact the reforms she promised.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Migrants in Mexico are on their own against omicronMigrants in Mexico are on their own against omicron
    Politics

    US border policies have left them stuck in Mexico without adequate health care access.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Biden is defending key Trump immigration policies in courtBiden is defending key Trump immigration policies in court
    Politics

    The Justice Department is fighting to maintain Trump’s border restrictions and against compensation for separated families.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Biden’s immigration polices have left Haitians stranded in MexicoBiden’s immigration polices have left Haitians stranded in Mexico
    Politics

    Record numbers of Haitians are seeking asylum in Mexico because they have no other option.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Texas shows the dangers of indifference to omicronTexas shows the dangers of indifference to omicron
    Politics

    The state is facing worryingly high hospitalizations, staff shortages, and dwindling ICU beds.

    By Nicole Narea
    Covid-19
    Why one of the most vaccinated places in America couldn’t avoid omicronWhy one of the most vaccinated places in America couldn’t avoid omicron
    Covid-19

    Puerto Rico has been hit hard by omicron, but it’s still a model for how the US can beat the pandemic.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?Can US investment really ease Central America’s migrant crisis?
    Politics

    Biden is leaning on US companies to convince migrants from El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to stay home.

    By Nicole Narea