Americas

US Embassy in Bogota is not processing visa applicants

What does Rubio's visit mean for Panama amid the Canal controversy?

Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat with Trump over deportations

Colombians, like most non-U.S. citizens, require a visa to travel to the United States for tourism, business or other purposes

Canadian ex-soldier detained by Afghan Taliban freed

In 2021, Lavery helped an estimated 100 Afghans flee Kabul during the chaotic withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces

Border czar: Trump administration prioritizes undocumented migrants seen as security threats

President Donald Trump’s border czar said Sunday that the administration’s current priority is to deport undocumented immigrants who are deemed to pose security threats to the U.S. But he stressed that illegal immigration in general won’t be tolerated. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

Haitian leader: Trump administration's deportation plans will be 'catastrophic'

Administration has chosen to freeze aid programs, deport migrants and block refugees

US migrant deportation flights arrive in Latin America

The Mexican government has not confirmed either the arrival of flights or any agreement to receive a specific number of planes with deportees

Why could newly released Cuban prisoners return to jail? 

Haiti's presidential council president heads to Italy, France 

Canada’s Naija Market showcases African cultures

The Naija Market in Calgary, Canada, showcases the cultures of African immigrants and serves as a place for communities to connect. Arzouma Kompaore has more.

Will Trump spark a rush on minerals in Greenland?

Greenland’s mineral wealth is in the global spotlight after U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to take control of the island from Denmark. But until now, Greenland’s mining industry has struggled to turn a profit. Could that be about to change? Henry Ridgwell reports from Greenland.