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Chileans in Utah will be among the voters casting ballots in Chile's presidential election
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 13 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Chileans living in Utah will be among the voters heading to the polls Sunday to cast ballots in the South American nation's presidential election.
US official defends critical characterization of immigrant; juvenile court papers shed light on case
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 11 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. official is defending her critical characterization of a man seeking U.S. residency while juvenile court papers offer more insight into the matter.
Peruvian leaders host visiting Utah delegation, eager to promote trade with state
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Peruvian leaders hosted a Utah delegation that traveled to the country on Delta's inaugural Salt Lake City-Lima flight and are eager to promote trade with the state.
Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Dec. 8 - 2:50 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.
Immigrant advocates warn of increased enforcement action targeting Salt Lake immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates warn of an uptick in enforcement targeting immigrants starting next week at Salt Lake City's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Immigration crackdown could have ripple effects in construction sector, report warns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 4 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
The ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration could adversely impact the construction sector, heavily reliant on foreign-born workers, a report warns.
Judge issues preliminary injunction in favor of Brazilian immigrant detained last June in Colorado
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:30 a.m. | Save Story
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in favor of a Brazilian immigrant living in Utah who was detained by immigration officials in Colorado last June.
Latinos increasingly pessimistic, critical of Trump and his immigration policies, Pew survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Latinos are increasingly pessimistic about their current state and critical of President Donald Trump and his immigration policies, a new Pew survey shows.
Immigrant advocacy group decries Salvadoran day laborer's death in confrontation with police
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 2 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah immigrant advocacy group is decrying the death of a Salvadoran day laborer in a confrontation with Salt Lake City police in late October.
'Lonely and isolated': New USU report highlights sentiments of Utah's women of color
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
A report by Utah State University's Utah Women and Leadership Project finds that many women of color grapple with feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Lee proposes change to keep immigrant suspects 'from fleeing and failing to appear for trial'
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee has proposed changes meant to keep certain immigrants suspected of federal offenses "from fleeing and failing to appear for trial."
Many Venezuelans in Utah back Trump's moves against Venezuela, even idea of military action
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Many Venezuelans in Utah back the Trump administration's moves against Venezuela, even the notion of military action to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão to open in Murray, its first Utah location
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:27 p.m. | Save Story
Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chão will open next Monday in Murray, its first Utah location, joining other Brazilian eateries catering to meat lovers.
Some Chileans in Utah heading to the polls Sunday to vote for Chile's new president
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 15 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Chileans head to the polls Sunday to vote for president, and some from the nation now living in Utah will be able to cast ballots in Salt Lake City.
Ogden PD seeks immigration agents' help in traffic stop, but says public safety is main focus
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden police sought the help of federal immigration agents in a traffic stop partially caught on video but say public safety, not enforcement of immigration law, is their main focus.
United Way of Utah County seeks Spanish speakers to help with Sub for Santa program
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 13 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
United Way of Utah County seeks Spanish speakers to help process Spanish-speaking applicants wanting to take part in its Sub for Santa program geared to kids.
FILMéxico Film Festival, featuring contemporary Mexican films, kicks off on Thursday
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
The annual FILMéxico Film Festival, featuring contemporary Mexican films and hosted by the Salt Lake Film Society, kicks off on Thursday.
Utah radio station angles for English, Spanish and Spanglish speakers
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Avanza, a small radio station affiliated with KUER and PBS Utah, is angling for a unique audience — people who speak English, Spanish and Spanglish.
'A unifying moment': Luz de las Naciones, highlighting Latin American dance and music, returns
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Nov. 5 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Luz de las Naciones, a celebration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints focused on Latin American dance and music, returns on Friday and Saturday.
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