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Growth of Utah's Venezuelan population far outpaces expansion from other nations, data shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 8:17 a.m. | Save Story
The growth of the Venezuelan population in Utah outpaces the number of people coming from other nations by a wide margin, new data shows.
Venezuelan gang is in Utah, officials say, but its footprint 'is not extensive'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 14 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Tren de Aragua is present in Utah, as shown by recent incidents in Millcreek and Herriman, officials say, but the Venezuelan gang's footprint here "is not extensive."
'A joyful way to celebrate the season': Catholics hosting Las Posadas events across Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Catholics will be hosting Las Posadas events, a Christmastime tradition strongly rooted in Mexico, across the state ahead of Christmas.
Farmington students volunteer to knit hats to help keep senior citizens in Ecuador warm
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Students at a Farmington school have knitted more than 110 hats, inspired by their teacher, to help keep a contingent of senior citizens in Ecuador warm.
Immigrant advocates offer advice amid deportation talk: Have a family plan, know your rights
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
Attorneys and advocates hosted a gathering to advise immigrants and their families to know their rights and be prepared amid talk of mass deportations.
Salt Lake City leaders pressed on immigration issue as deportation talk intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders are facing pressure on the immigration issue by immigrant advocates as President-elect Donald Trump's deportation talk intensifies.
Utah immigrant advocates hosting 'Know Your Rights' sessions amid Trump's deportation plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates for Utah's immigrant community are hosting "Know Your Rights" sessions in Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden in response to Trump's deportation plans.
Peruvian lawmakers, business officials visit Utah to bolster commercial ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Peruvian lawmakers and others are on a trade mission to Utah, hoping to bolster U.S. ties as China's presence grows in the South American nation.
Most Americans favor letting certain immigrants stay in the US legally, survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Most Americans favor allowing immigrants already in the U.S. illegally to stay under certain conditions and attain legal status, a new survey shows.
Redwood Swap Meet vendors have to be out by Dec. 22 as redevelopment edges ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Vendors at Redwood Swap Meet, a focus of intense debate over proposed redevelopment, have to leave by Dec. 22 as a housing project edges forward.
Utah-based company's outreach effort leads to construction of 52 new homes in Mexico
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers with Utah-based Vivint's charitable arm traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, last month and helped build 52 new homes for families in need.
'A message of fear': Immigrant advocates decry Cox's plans to assist in deportations
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some immigrant advocates are decrying Gov. Spencer Cox's initiative to crack down on people here illegally in concert with President-elect Trump's deportation plans.
US-Mexico encounters fall as border activity slows while deportations rise, new data shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
U.S.-Mexico border encounters are down as border activity slows while deportations of immigrants here illegally are on the rise, new figures show.
Utah's Latino Trump backers cite economics, border issues in support for him
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's Latino Trump backers say they support him due to economic concerns and jitters over border security, same as other adherents.
Mexican films to be featured at Salt Lake Film Society's FILMéxico film festival
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A collection of Mexican movies will be featured at FILMéxico, a festival organized by the Salt Lake Film Society that starts on Thursday.
Utah immigrant advocates say election results have prompted fear, concern in the community
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah immigrant advocates say Donald Trump's presidential win has prompted fear and concern in the community given his tough talk of cracking down on immigrants here illegally.
Utah's Salvadoran community marking International Pupusa Day to honor the food staple
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Salvadoran community is marking what it dubs International Pupusa Day with activities meant to honor the food staple of the Central American nation.
Minority hopefuls on cusp of winning, augmenting the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Several minority hopefuls are on the cusp of winning as ballot counting from Tuesday's vote winds down, adding to the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders.
South Jordan woman's annual ofrenda serves to remember and honor dead loved ones
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Areli Olsen, of South Jordan, installs an ofrenda each year in her home to mark Día de los Muertos and remember and honor dead loved ones.
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