Ernesto Castañeda
@drernestocast.bsky.social
Director, The Immigration Lab; & The Center for Latin American & Latino Studies; Full Professor, Sociology, American University, DC. Immigration and the politics of the possible. Author of multiple books & articles. Public scholar.
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"Immigration Realities" is a thorough, research-based #analysis that debunks widespread #myths surrounding #immigration. Its well-supported #insights make it valuable for readers interested in a thoughtful public #dialogue @columbiaup.bsky.social Review here:
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Who loses if government reopens with current deal:
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Who loses if government reopens with current deal:
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
-People who need tax breaks or subsidies to afford healthcare insurance.
-The Republicans because they lost the messaging.
Who wins:
-SNAP recipientes
-Federal workers recently fired.
-Federal workers getting their pay back.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro was added to the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions list on October 24, 2025; however, it is unclear whether there is any evidence to support this action.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPC...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is on US OFAC List
YouTube video by ErnestoCast
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November 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Colombian President Gustavo Petro was added to the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions list on October 24, 2025; however, it is unclear whether there is any evidence to support this action.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPC...
Bolivia Decisively Enters New If Unknown Political Territory
By Robert Albro, Associate Director, CLALS Rodrigo Paz is sworn in as president of Bolivia, 2025(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Centrist Rodrigo Paz’s victory in October’s runoff election signals a dramatic change of direction for Bolivian…
By Robert Albro, Associate Director, CLALS Rodrigo Paz is sworn in as president of Bolivia, 2025(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Centrist Rodrigo Paz’s victory in October’s runoff election signals a dramatic change of direction for Bolivian…
Bolivia Decisively Enters New If Unknown Political Territory
By Robert Albro, Associate Director, CLALS Rodrigo Paz is sworn in as president of Bolivia, 2025(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Centrist Rodrigo Paz’s victory in October’s runoff election signals a dramatic change of direction for Bolivian politics. The era of dominance of the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party, led by ex-president Evo Morales, is definitively over. For the first time since 2006, the MAS will not control the presidency.
aulablog.net
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Bolivia Decisively Enters New If Unknown Political Territory
By Robert Albro, Associate Director, CLALS Rodrigo Paz is sworn in as president of Bolivia, 2025(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Centrist Rodrigo Paz’s victory in October’s runoff election signals a dramatic change of direction for Bolivian…
By Robert Albro, Associate Director, CLALS Rodrigo Paz is sworn in as president of Bolivia, 2025(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Centrist Rodrigo Paz’s victory in October’s runoff election signals a dramatic change of direction for Bolivian…
Para escuchar el episodio complete, visita el podcast "Ciudad Sin Limites" https://citylimits.org/podcast-que-cambios-podrian-venir-en-inmigracion-con-el-nuevo-ano-fiscal/
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Para escuchar el episodio complete, visita el podcast "Ciudad Sin Limites" https://citylimits.org/podcast-que-cambios-podrian-venir-en-inmigracion-con-el-nuevo-ano-fiscal/
An Afghan man is facing deportation even if “That is absolutely not evidence that he would be safe... people who are formerly affiliated with NGOs face a lot of threats and suspicion." They’re pressured, threatened, beaten, or worse
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
An Afghan man is facing deportation even if “That is absolutely not evidence that he would be safe... people who are formerly affiliated with NGOs face a lot of threats and suspicion." They’re pressured, threatened, beaten, or worse
We had a great turn out of around 100 people on a Friday evening.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We had a great turn out of around 100 people on a Friday evening.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
People are eager to learn more about "Immigration Realities," to be engaged in public affairs, and to participate in direct actions to help their neighbors and community members.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Signs of recession are present.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Signs of recession are present.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
-Tariffs are another important contributor to uncertainty and inflation.
-Much of the growth has gone to the 1%
-The stock market has been artificially inflated by over-investment in A.I.
-This admin has also been too lenient on data centers and the crypto bubble.
The U.S. economy is in a weak state. The federal government could do a few things to improve the economic state of the nation relatively quickly:
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The U.S. economy is in a weak state. The federal government could do a few things to improve the economic state of the nation relatively quickly:
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
-Extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act insurance premiums. THREAD
Reposted by Ernesto Castañeda
"For every person arrested whose name and story we’ve learned, there are thousands we haven’t heard about." @caitlindickerson.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com ⬇️
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Hundreds of Thousands of Anonymous Deportees
Amid the president’s fast-moving deportation campaign, the stories of most people being swept up are missed.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"For every person arrested whose name and story we’ve learned, there are thousands we haven’t heard about." @caitlindickerson.bsky.social via @theatlantic.com ⬇️
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
The federal government is still shut down, but ICE actions and hirings continue, while Trump refuses to pay SNAP benefits despite the contingency fund and court orders to do so.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The federal government is still shut down, but ICE actions and hirings continue, while Trump refuses to pay SNAP benefits despite the contingency fund and court orders to do so.
"Reunited: Family Separation and Central American Youth Migration" is available in English from the Russell Sage Foundation, available in Spanish on Amazon, and also available as an audiobook in Spanish wherever you get your audiobooks.
November 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
"Reunited: Family Separation and Central American Youth Migration" is available in English from the Russell Sage Foundation, available in Spanish on Amazon, and also available as an audiobook in Spanish wherever you get your audiobooks.
Happening tonight in Tacoma Park, DC.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Happening tonight in Tacoma Park, DC.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
All welcome.
Ticket proceeds go to a local non-profit helping immigrants.
Reacciones al triunfo de Spanberger en Virginia: “Es un mensaje del descontento con los republicanos.” Abigail Spanberger se impuso con claridad a Winsome Earle-Sears para la gobernación de Virginia, lo que supone un cambio en la política del estado tras el mandato del republicano Glenn Youngkin.
November 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reacciones al triunfo de Spanberger en Virginia: “Es un mensaje del descontento con los republicanos.” Abigail Spanberger se impuso con claridad a Winsome Earle-Sears para la gobernación de Virginia, lo que supone un cambio en la política del estado tras el mandato del republicano Glenn Youngkin.
“La audiencia fue combativa frente a los argumentos del gobierno. Hay mucho escepticismo. No les pareció que haya una emergencia que justifique aranceles tan altos, y muchos consideran que no ayudan ni a la economía ni a los consumidores", dijo Castañeda.
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“La audiencia fue combativa frente a los argumentos del gobierno. Hay mucho escepticismo. No les pareció que haya una emergencia que justifique aranceles tan altos, y muchos consideran que no ayudan ni a la economía ni a los consumidores", dijo Castañeda.
Políticos y comentaristas jugaban con deportaciones masivas desde el 2001. Esta administración ha hecho de esos sueños una realidad, o más bien una pesadilla, para casi todos. Hablé sobre eso aqui:
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
November 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Políticos y comentaristas jugaban con deportaciones masivas desde el 2001. Esta administración ha hecho de esos sueños una realidad, o más bien una pesadilla, para casi todos. Hablé sobre eso aqui:
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
https://f.mtr.cool/mzkomdiswm
The Rise, Decline, and Crisis of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
By Dr. Pablo Andrade Andrade October 17 Demonstrations (Manifestaciones del 17 de Octubre)(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Just six years ago, in 2019, the three major organizations of the Ecuadorian indigenous movement were on the rise.…
By Dr. Pablo Andrade Andrade October 17 Demonstrations (Manifestaciones del 17 de Octubre)(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Just six years ago, in 2019, the three major organizations of the Ecuadorian indigenous movement were on the rise.…
The Rise, Decline, and Crisis of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
By Dr. Pablo Andrade Andrade October 17 Demonstrations (Manifestaciones del 17 de Octubre)(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Just six years ago, in 2019, the three major organizations of the Ecuadorian indigenous movement were on the rise. CONAIE (the Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador) led the charge against Lenin Moreno’s government. For eleven days their widespread demonstrations posed a serious threat to the government's stability.
aulablog.net
November 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Rise, Decline, and Crisis of Ecuador’s Indigenous Movement
By Dr. Pablo Andrade Andrade October 17 Demonstrations (Manifestaciones del 17 de Octubre)(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Just six years ago, in 2019, the three major organizations of the Ecuadorian indigenous movement were on the rise.…
By Dr. Pablo Andrade Andrade October 17 Demonstrations (Manifestaciones del 17 de Octubre)(Source: Wikimedia Commons) Just six years ago, in 2019, the three major organizations of the Ecuadorian indigenous movement were on the rise.…
Nov 5, 2025 11 pm=Big wins for Democrats
2 new female governors in VA & NJ.
2 Muslim individuals elected to office in NYC & VA.
Immigrant Mayor of sanctuary Boston re-elected
Big win for diversity, talent, perseverance
Big loss for bigotry and xenophobia
Big repudiation of Project 2025, DOGE & MAGA.
2 new female governors in VA & NJ.
2 Muslim individuals elected to office in NYC & VA.
Immigrant Mayor of sanctuary Boston re-elected
Big win for diversity, talent, perseverance
Big loss for bigotry and xenophobia
Big repudiation of Project 2025, DOGE & MAGA.
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Nov 5, 2025 11 pm=Big wins for Democrats
2 new female governors in VA & NJ.
2 Muslim individuals elected to office in NYC & VA.
Immigrant Mayor of sanctuary Boston re-elected
Big win for diversity, talent, perseverance
Big loss for bigotry and xenophobia
Big repudiation of Project 2025, DOGE & MAGA.
2 new female governors in VA & NJ.
2 Muslim individuals elected to office in NYC & VA.
Immigrant Mayor of sanctuary Boston re-elected
Big win for diversity, talent, perseverance
Big loss for bigotry and xenophobia
Big repudiation of Project 2025, DOGE & MAGA.
El Congreso de EEUU aprobó una asignación presupuestaria de $170,000 millones de dólares para los programas de inmigración y control fronterizo, $75,000 millones serán destinados directamente al ICE, la agencia policial con mayor financiación del gobierno federal.
citylimits.org/podcast-que-...
citylimits.org/podcast-que-...
PODCAST: ¿Qué cambios podrían venir en inmigración con el nuevo año fiscal? - City Limits
El Congreso de los Estados Unidos aprobó una asignación presupuestaria de $170.000 millones de dólares para los programas de inmigración y control fronterizo, de los cuales $75.000 millones serán dest...
citylimits.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
El Congreso de EEUU aprobó una asignación presupuestaria de $170,000 millones de dólares para los programas de inmigración y control fronterizo, $75,000 millones serán destinados directamente al ICE, la agencia policial con mayor financiación del gobierno federal.
citylimits.org/podcast-que-...
citylimits.org/podcast-que-...
Nov. 5, 2025. Local election day. Eve of longest shutdown in U.S. history affecting services, tourism+. Around 1 yr from Trump election. Elections will be barometer of gov support. How will young Latino males vote in NJ? Will the WaPo de facto endorsement & other disqualifications of Mamdani work?
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nov. 5, 2025. Local election day. Eve of longest shutdown in U.S. history affecting services, tourism+. Around 1 yr from Trump election. Elections will be barometer of gov support. How will young Latino males vote in NJ? Will the WaPo de facto endorsement & other disqualifications of Mamdani work?
Happening tomorow. Stop by if in DC, we may also talk about election results and the different role immigration policy played this time around.
On November 5 I will be interviewing Priscila Alvarez from CNN.
Join us at American University.
Join us at American University.
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Happening tomorow. Stop by if in DC, we may also talk about election results and the different role immigration policy played this time around.
Following up on theNoKings protest & polls on election day. More people say that they suport the #NoKings movement than support the MAGA movement.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Following up on theNoKings protest & polls on election day. More people say that they suport the #NoKings movement than support the MAGA movement.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
No surprise since the president's approval is under 50% & only 33% believe he is making the country stronger. Protests reflected popular sentiment.
Read more about the Safe Third Country Agreement (Tercer País Seguro) at https://www.dw.com/es/acuerdo-migratorio-con-ee-uu-podría-ser-positivo-para-belice/a-74478665
November 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Read more about the Safe Third Country Agreement (Tercer País Seguro) at https://www.dw.com/es/acuerdo-migratorio-con-ee-uu-podría-ser-positivo-para-belice/a-74478665
Reposted by Ernesto Castañeda
This is an article of mine from last year, for what it’s worth.
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is an article of mine from last year, for what it’s worth.
The November 4 elections will be a direct, concrete evaluation of the popularity of the Republicans & the Trmp admin.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
November 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
The November 4 elections will be a direct, concrete evaluation of the popularity of the Republicans & the Trmp admin.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.
The electoral losses will be harder to dismiss than polls or protests.
Do vote in your local elections.
CA, NJ, NYC, VA, etc.
Spoke with Noticias Univision Vix.