Posts tagged Caribbean
The Institutionalization of Gang Violence in Trinidad & Tobago
The Institutionalization of Gang Violence in Trinidad & Tobago

In Trinidad and Tobago there has been a record of gang-related violence that has made life unsafe for citizens of the island nation. Moreover, the gangs themselves are deeply institutionalized into Trinidadian society, even serving functions of government, thus making them exceptionally difficult to remove. 

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AmericasBy Victoria BeharryTrinidad and Tobago, Gang Violence, Gun Violence, Caribbean, Caribbean Countries, Crime, International Crime, Crime in Trinidad and Tobago, Gang Violence in Trinidad and Tobago, People’s National Movement, United National Congress, Government, Society, Human Rights, Violence against Women, Social Factors of Gang Violence, Music and Gang Violence, Caribbean Music, Criminal Law, Institutionalization of Gang Violence, Island Nation, Cultural Violence
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians
Immigration by Sea: A Comparison of the Immigration Experience Between Cubans and Haitians

There has been an increase in undocumented immigrants from the Caribbean traveling by boat to the US. While Haitian and Cuban immigrants face many dangers and risks during their journey across the sea, they also have different experiences and treatments once they reach the US. Cuban immigrants have historically received "special treatment" in the US, while Haitians have not. This article examines the reasons behind this disparity and how policies have changed over time.

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AmericasBy Cristell Bacilioundocumented immigrants, Caribbean, boat travel, US, Haitian immigrants, Cuban immigrants, risks, dangers, sea journey, special treatment, policies, disparity, US immigration, immigration policies, asylum seekers, migrant crisis, refugee crisis, border security, human rights, social justice