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LATIN AMERICA / ISSUE 09
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Politics

A scrapbook of the newest reports, ordered by publication time.

Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen calls for Noem’s impeachment as Minneapolis shooting fallout threatens DHS funding talks

Sen. Jacky Rosen said Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should be impeached and removed, citing allegations that Noem misled the public about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The outcry, fueled by video evidence that AP says appears to contradict the administration’s initial account, is colliding with a looming January 30 funding deadline and could disrupt efforts to pass Homeland Security spending legislation.

Republicans and Democrats escalate calls for Kristi Noem to go as impeachment pressure rises

A new wave of criticism is building around Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with some Republicans joining Democrats in calls for resignation or removal. The dispute is tied to outrage over federal enforcement actions and deaths involving U.S. citizens, while Democratic leadership signals impeachment steps if the White House keeps Noem in place.

Trump administration removes Border Patrol commander after fatal shooting in Minnesota, as outrage grows

Protests and political scrutiny intensified after a fatal shooting involving federal border agents in Minneapolis. Democracy Now reports the Trump administration removed a Border Patrol commander from Minnesota following the incident, while court filings also describe a separate case in which immigration agents detained a 2-year-old and her father and transported them to Texas without a warrant.

Trump sends border czar to Minneapolis after Alex Pretti killing as pressure builds on DHS leadership

The Trump administration replaced a senior Border Patrol commander with border czar Tom Homan in response to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, after initial official claims were contradicted by video and public backlash intensified. The move comes alongside calls for investigations, court scrutiny of immigration enforcement practices, and growing demands to hold top officials accountable.