Europe's Chance to Welcome Americans Fleeing Trump: Ready for a "Brain Gain"?

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1ComEi" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1ComEi.jpg"/> <p> Russian-American *Julia had wanted to leave the United States for a couple of years, but the start of President Donald Trump’s second term forced her to start taking the idea seriously. </p> <p> “I observed that individuals like myself—immigrants—were much more concerned following the election,” she explained to Euronews Next. “The warning signs became evident immediately.” </p> <p> The anesthesiologist played a key role during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City but now aims to secure a position within the pharmaceuticals or biotechnology sector somewhere in Europe. </p> <div class="c-widget-related"> <div class="c-widget-related__title"> <b class="c-widget-related__title__text"> Related </b> </div> <ul class="c-widget-related__list"> <li class="c-widget-related__item"> How will the new American tariffs affect Europeans' finances? </li> </ul> </div> <p> Euronews Next agreed to change her name  to protect her identity while she looks for work overseas. </p> <p> Julia is one of dozens of people who posted on the Reddit channel Amer/Exit, a play on words referring to Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union. Like her, users of the subreddit are trying to figure out how to leave the US for Europe or Canada in the wake of Trump’s second mandate. </p> <p> Experts say it’s "too early" to tell whether this could be considered a "brain drain" but that the EU needs to prepare. </p> <h2> 'We just could not keep up with the calls' </h2> <p> Arielle Tucker is the founder of Connected Financial Planning, a company that helps Americans relocate to Europe. </p> <p> Tucker received more than 30 new American clients in the week after Trump’s reelection, a level of interest that’s been sustained throughout the last few months. </p> <p> Many of Tucker’s clients are in their mid-30s or early 40s and work in executive roles in tech, pharmaceuticals or finance. </p> <div class="widget widget--type-quotation widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center"> <div class="widget__wrapper"> <div class="widget__content"> <blockquote class="widget__quote"> <span> The overall sense that I got from a lot of those individuals was they felt like they couldn’t control anything and they had to do something. We just could not keep up with the calls. </span> </blockquote> <div class="widget__authorText"> Arielle Tucker </div> <div class="widget__author_descriptionText"> Founder, Connected Financial Planning </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> "The overall sense that I got from a lot of those individuals was they felt like they couldn’t control anything and they had to do something," Tucker said. "We just could not keep up with the calls". </p> <p> They are working for multinationals with offices in Europe or can self-finance their move from a major American city like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Boston. </p> <p> Her clients thought about a move "passively" for a while but then they "realised they just do not like the political climate in the US". </p> <p> Alex Ingrim, founder of wealth management firm Liberty Atlantic Advisors, said more clients are contacting him with their visa processes well underway. </p> <div class="c-widget-related"> <div class="c-widget-related__title"> <b class="c-widget-related__title__text"> Related </b> </div> <ul class="c-widget-related__list"> <li class="c-widget-related__item"> Working in Europe: How can social mobility boost the continent's economy? </li> </ul> </div> <p> His clients skew older, from the mid-40s to 60-plus who are either working "digital nomad" jobs in tech, venture capital, or planning for retirement. </p> <p> "A lot of people feel that the longer they stay in the US, the more uncertain they are about what the quality of life is going to be and how that might affect their financial well-being," Ingrim said. </p> <p> Where they go depends on what they do, Tucker said, but it’s often a game of "whack-a-mole" where they try to find the best immigration opportunity for their clients. </p> <p> Countries like Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and Germany are becoming especially popular with Americans, Tucker and Ingrim said. </p> <h2> Europe has a 'real opportunity' to market to Americans </h2> <p> Tucker believes European companies have a "real opportunity" to market to Americans to help them fill expertise in missing sectors, like the IT sector, AI, and pharmaceuticals. </p> <p> But one of the biggest barriers for Americans coming to Europe is a change in their salaries, Ingrim said. </p> <p> "As he pointed out, you come across statistics such as those in Paris where wages could be just one-third of what they typically are in cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco." He continued, “This seems to pose a financial obstacle when considering how it will impact my future prospects.” </p> <p> Federico Steinberg, a senior economist and international trade specialist at the Elcano Royal Institute in Spain, suggested that businesses should provide American workers with better compensation packages, including increased salaries or additional perks such as housing support, to encourage career transitions. </p> <div class="widget widget--type-quotation widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center"> <div class="widget__wrapper"> <div class="widget__content"> <blockquote class="widget__quote"> <span> If Europe wishes to remain appealing, it possesses the potential. With its balanced approach to work and life, rich cultural offerings, and ample leisure activities, the key lies in providing robust career prospects. </span> </blockquote> <div class="widget__authorText"> Federico Steinberg </div> <div class="widget__author_descriptionText"> Lead Economist and Specialist in International Trade at the Elcano Royal Institute </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> Steinberg said a clear long-term picture from the company for that person’s career past a five-year visa is also worthwhile. </p> <p> "Europe, if it wants to become attractive, it has the potential," Steinberg said. "It has the work-life balance, it has the culture, the leisure part… so it’s all about the career opportunities". </p> <p> It can also be complicated for Americans to move abroad because of a tax structure that makes it difficult for banks to work with them, Tucker added. </p> <div class="c-widget-related"> <div class="c-widget-related__title"> <b class="c-widget-related__title__text"> Related </b> </div> <ul class="c-widget-related__list"> <li class="c-widget-related__item"> Adapting to next-generation work dynamics for the modern era </li> </ul> </div> <p> Tucker mentioned that if an American plans to save for retirement using a non-U.S. pension, they often face "substantial U.S. tax implications" as a result. </p> <p> Ingrim mentioned that certain European financial institutions are attempting to establish a marketplace aimed at assisting these Americans. </p> <p> “Prior to the arrival of COVID-19 and before the initial term of the Trump administration, most financial service providers were unwilling to cater to Americans as our numbers weren't significant enough,” he explained. “These days, however, I receive inquiries regarding this matter monthly.” </p> <p> To further mitigate this, Steinberg said the EU could consider a short-term tax incentive to attract top talent, like is already done for top athletes. </p> <h2> 'I can imagine myself being there' </h2> <p> In New York City, Julia mentioned that she feels fine with taking about one and a half years to prepare for the move since she believes in thoroughly considering her choice. </p> <p> She’s considering Denmark, Germany, or Switzerland because she has transferable skills for many of their pharmaceutical jobs. </p> <p> Her parents are also planning their retirement in Portugal, so moving to Europe would bring her closer to them. </p> <div class="c-widget-related"> <div class="c-widget-related__title"> <b class="c-widget-related__title__text"> Related </b> </div> <ul class="c-widget-related__list"> <li class="c-widget-related__item"> Five years on, did the COVID pandemic have a lasting effect on how we work in Europe? </li> </ul> </div> <p> She’s worried, however, that a new move could leave her feeling isolated, lonely and lost, even though she wants to settle in a vibrant city where she could meet new people. </p> <p> Despite these issues, there’s very little that would convince her to stay, except for if the "whole administration gets impeached or fired". </p> <p> “I could picture myself over in Europe,” she remarked. “The job listings make me feel quite enthusiastic.” </p> <p> *The interviewee requested that her name be altered to maintain her privacy. </p>

Europe's Chance to Welcome Americans Fleeing Trump: Ready for a "Brain Gain"?

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Poland Acts: Bans Migrants From Asylum Claims to Regain Control

<p class="mol-para-with-font"> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/poland/index.html"> Poland </a> has temporarily prohibited migrants from seeking asylum as part of an effort to 'regain control' over its borders. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Donald Tusk, the Polish prime minister, declared that the entitlement to seek asylum would be temporarily halted for 60 days due to a surge in arrivals. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/belarus/index.html"> Belarus </a> border. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Exceptions will be granted for unaccompanied children, expectant mothers, senior citizens, individuals who are not feeling well, and those facing a genuine threat of significant danger. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The two-month restriction will be implemented immediately, Tusk stated yesterday evening. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Polish authorities have asserted that the Kremlin has <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9918335/Belarus-forcing-Afghan-migrants-Polish-border-gunpoint.html"> coerced its neighbor Belarus into channeling migrants toward their shared frontier </a> to undermine the EU stability. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Warsaw has put up a five-meter tall barbed wire fence along a significant portion of the border after a steady flow of immigrants tried to enter the country. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Video surfaced over the weekend showing 280 migrants. <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10216319/Poland-arrests-100-migrants-mass-attempt-cross-Belarus-border.html"> trying to enter Poland from Belarus </a> . </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The team successfully cut an opening in the fence using a cutting torch and then proceeded to go through one at a time. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMB6F" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMB6F.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMTq1" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMTq1.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMRTq" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMRTq.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Nevertheless, they are soon caught by soldiers arriving in armored vehicles, who stop them from proceeding further before attempting to repair the fence. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The Polish President, Andrzej Duda, allegedly showed reluctance towards approving the suspension due to concerns that it might impact refugees coming from Belarus. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Nevertheless, authorities have ensured that individuals who genuinely face danger will retain their ability to seek asylum. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Duda stated yesterday: "Today, I made the decision for what is called the asylum act to be implemented. I signed it as I think it is essential to enhance the safety of our frontiers." </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'The most important thing is to defend the Polish border and the Polish services that guard it.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Since taking office at the end of 2023, Tusk has aimed to strengthen Poland's border controls. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> He stated that the contentious bill would be a step towards reclaiming 'Poland's border control'. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMB6R" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMB6R.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMN7H" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMN7H.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMTqs" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMTqs.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> When presenting his suggestions, he stated: "Should anyone wish to visit Poland, they ought to adhere to Polish norms, embrace Polish traditions, and be keen on integrating." </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'The native culture can feel endangered when there are too many individuals from different cultural backgrounds present.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Since 2021, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Finland have <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9911487/Belarus-FORCES-stream-Afghan-migrants-EU.html"> noticed a significant increase in individuals unlawfully entering their country from Belarus and Russia. </a> </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The nations have blamed both Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko for <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9872971/How-migrants-used-weapons.html"> arming migration as a tactic to undermine the European Union stability </a> . </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> More than 15,000 individuals sought asylum in Poland during 2024, marking a 72 percent increase from the previous year and representing the highest yearly total since 2016. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Following Ukrainians, the highest number of applications last year came from Belarusians, totaling 3,663 asylum seekers, followed by 823 Russians. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Next comes Ethiopia with 515, Eritrea with 505, and Somalia with 486. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The crossing has been perilous for numerous migrants, as nearly 100 reported fatalities are believed to be below the actual number. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMRTM" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMRTM.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMN7R" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMN7R.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Poland's actions have faced considerable scrutiny, with Human Rights Watch stating that they contradict Poland’s international and EU commitments. They also warn that these measures might 'entirely close down the Poland-Belarus border,' despite reports of Polish officials already engaging in illegal and harsh pushback practices. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> They have similarly called for the EU to initiate legal proceedings against Poland after the implementation of the law. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> But Tusk dismissed this in October, saying: 'Nobody is talking about violating human rights, the right to asylum, we are talking about not granting applications to people who illegally cross the border in groups organised by Lukashenko.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> In February, the Polish authorities announced their decision not to participate in the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, an initiative established to handle the influx of refugees into the union. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> As per the accord, states had the option to move a specific quota of migrants, make a monetary contribution, or offer operational assistance to facilitate resettlement. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Nevertheless, both Poland and Hungary have objected to this measure, intended to hold legal force for every EU nation-state. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Tusk stated: "Poland will not enforce the Migration Pact if it requires introducing extra immigration quotas within the country." </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BMPCS" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BMPCS.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> We are prepared to collaborate with all parties in safeguarding Europe against unlawful immigration. Nevertheless, Poland will not assume any further responsibilities. We have already undertaken considerably more than one might have anticipated only a few years back. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, acknowledged that Poland has taken in more Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion in 2022 than could be reasonably expected of them. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Other EU member states are also <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10263143/EU-considers-suspending-asylum-seeker-rights-countries-bordering-Belarus.html"> implementing measures to restrict the privileges of those seeking asylum. </a> </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Finland has barred all migrants from entering through its Russian border since 2023, whereas the newly appointed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12764801/Finland-closes-doors-asylum-seekers-saying-Vladimir-Putin-deliberately-sending-border-Russia-joined-NATO.html"> pledged to halt all unauthorized immigration across Germany's terrestrial boundaries upon taking office </a> . </p> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14543929/poland-belarus-russia-migrants-tusk-asylum-seekers.html"> Read more </a>

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Deportados en Panamá: Una Carrera Desesperada por Asilo Entre Embajadas

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1BtAvH" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1BtAvH.jpg"/> <p> Migrantes provenientes de Afganistán, Rusia, Irán y China, quienes fueron expulsados de Estados Unidos y se encontraron varados en Panamá, recorrieron de manera angustiada las puertas de diversas embajadas y consulados durante la presente semana buscando obtener asilo en algún país dispuesto a recibirlos. </p> <p> Hace solo algunas semanas, los deportados eran el centro de atención de la preocupación humanitaria mundial; hoy afirman estar cada vez más angustiados ya que, con escasa ayuda legal y humanitaria y sin que las autoridades brinden una solución evidente, temen ser abandonados al olvido. </p> <p> “Una vez que esto termine, no estamos seguros de lo que haremos”, expresó Hayatullah Omagh, un hombre de 29 años que escapó de Afganistán en 2022 luego de que el Talibán tomará el control del país. </p> <p> En febrero, EE.UU. expulsó a aproximadamente 300 individuos provenientes principalmente de naciones asiáticas hacia Panamá. El país centroamericano estaba previsto como punto intermedio para estos migrantes cuyas nacionalidades hacían difícil devolverlos directamente al lugar de origen según lo deseaban las políticas del gobierno de Donald Trump, quien buscaba agilizar dichos procesos de expulsión. Mientras tanto, algunos optaron por retornar a sus tierras de origen bajo condiciones voluntarias desde Panamá; sin embargo, hubo quienes temiendo enfrentarse a posibles persecuciones decidieron resistirse y terminaron siendo llevados a un campo alejado e inhóspito dentro de la jungla del Darién donde permanecieron varias semanas. </p> <p> Al comienzo de marzo, las autoridades panameñas los trasladaron y les otorgaron un plazo de un mes para salir del país. Según el gobierno, estos individuos habían declinado asistencia ofrecida por organismos internacionales y decidieron gestionar su situación personalmente. Sin embargo, enfrentándose a restricciones financieras, sin experiencia previa en Panamá y contando con escaso o nulo dominio del idioma español, los migrantes se encuentran lidiando con numerosos desafíos. </p> <h2> Solicitando asilo casa por casa </h2> <p> El martes pasado, aproximadamente una docena de migrantes inició un recorrido por varias misiones extranjeras ubicadas en la ciudad de Panamá, incluidos los representativos oficiales como la embajada canadiense y británica junto a los consulados suizo y australiano, buscando comenzar sus trámites para pedir asilo. Sin embargo, fueron denegados o informados de que debían comunicarse vía telefónica o enviar correos electrónicos a estas entidades diplomáticas. Estas gestiones resultaron infructuosas ya sea porque nunca obtuvieron contestación o simplemente recibiendo respuestas estándar indicándoles que no estaban en capacidad de brindarles esa ayuda específica. </p> <p> En un correo electrónico, Omagh explicó las razones por las cuales se vio obligado a abandonar su nación e imploró: “Por favor, eviten que me devuelvan a Afganistán, un lugar en el cual no tengo posibilidad alguna de sobrevivir”. </p> <p> "La embajadora de Canadá en Panamá no proporciona servicios de visado ni asistencia migratoria, y también niega apoyo a solicitantes de asilo. Además, no estamos autorizados para abordar consultas sobre visados o trámites de inmigración," fue el mensaje recibido. </p> <p> En la sede del Reino Unido, un agente de seguridad proporcionó a los demandantes de asilo una hoja informativa titulada “Asistencia de urgencia para ciudadanos británicos”. Por otro lado, el personal consular suizo les informó que necesitarían comunicarse con la embajada situada en Costa Rica; también recibieron un recibo escrito donde se habían anotado manualmente números telefónicos y direcciones de correo electrónico extraídos directamente del sitio oficial de la embajada. </p> <p> Los representantes diplomáticos canadienses, británicos y australianos en Panamá no contestaron la petición de comentarios realizada por The Associated Press. Por otro lado, el consulado suizo desmintió cualquier intento de denegarle asilo a los solicitantes. </p> <h2> Limbo en Panamá </h2> <p> Los migrantes viajaron por media tierra para llegar a la frontera de los Estados Unidos, donde esperaban pedir asilo. En cambio, terminaron en Panamá, una nación que varios de ellos habían cruzado meses atrás mientras avanzaban hacia el norte. </p> <p> Muchos de los deportados expresaron su disposición para solicitar asilo en Panamá; sin embargo, tanto las organizaciones internacionales de ayuda como las autoridades del país informaron que sería complicado, y hasta improbable, obtener protección en esa nación centroamericana. </p> <p> Álvaro Botero, un defensor proinmigración de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, manifestó que el rechazo en las embajadas no lo tomaba por sorpresa, pues ese tipo de asistencia sólo se brinda en situaciones críticas de persecución política; además señaló que los gobiernos pueden estar preocupados por posibles conflictos con la Casa Blanca. </p> <p> "Es fundamental que no se ignoren a estos individuos", declaró Botero. "Jamás solicitaron ser trasladados a Panamá; actualmente se encuentran aquí sin tener claro qué rumbo tomarán sus vidas ni cómo podrían volver a sus respectivos países". </p> <p> El gobierno de Donald Trump ha cerrado simultáneamente las vías legales de entrada a Estados Unidos en su frontera sur, intensificó su programa de deportaciones y suspendió el plan de reasentamiento de refugiados, así como el financiamiento a organizaciones que podrían ayudar a los migrantes que están varados ahora en Panamá. </p> <p> Durante el fin de semana, el ejecutivo estadounidense envió a más de 200 migrantes venezolanos a El Salvador para ser retenidos en una prisión de máxima seguridad para pandillas, alegando, sin pruebas, que los expulsados formaban parte de la banda venezolana Tren de Aragua. </p> <h2> Quedan opciones limitadas </h2> <p> El jueves, los migrantes visitaron las oficinas de ACNUR, la agencia de Naciones Unidas para los refugiados. Según Omagh, les dijeron que no podían ayudarlos a buscar asilo en otros países debido a las restricciones del gobierno panameño. Un funcionario de la ONU les dijo que podían ayudarles a iniciar el proceso de asilo en Panamá, pero advirtió que era muy poco probable que el gobierno aceptase sus solicitudes, agregó. </p> <p> Ni la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones, perteneciente a la ONU, ni ACNUR respondieron de inmediato a las solicitudes de comentarios de la AP. </p> <p> El mismo día, Filippo Grandi, alto comisionado de la ONU para los refugiados, advirtió que los recortes en la ayuda federal estadounidense perjudicarán la atención a los refugiados en todo el mundo. </p> <p> "Hacemos un llamado a los estados miembro para que honren sus compromisos con las personas desplazadas. Ahora es el momento de la solidaridad, no de la retirada", dijo Grandi en un comunicado. </p> <p> Los deportados, incluyendo Omagh, están preocupados porque los gobiernos extranjeros y las organizaciones de ayuda se estén desentendiendo. </p> <p> Omagh dijo que como ateo y hazara, un grupo étnico minoritario en Afganistán, regresar a un país en manos del Talibán sería una sentencia de muerte. Se marchó a Estados Unidos después de pasar años intentando vivir en Pakistán e Irán, entre otros lugares, donde se le negó la visa. </p> <p> El ciudadano ruso Aleksandr Surgin, quien está entre los que buscan asistencia en las embajadas, mencionó que abandonó su nación debido a su oposición pública a la guerra en Ucrania mediante publicaciones en redes sociales. Además, autoridades estatales lo alertaron sobre la posibilidad de ser arrestado o forzado a luchar con las fuerzas armadas rusas en territorio ucraniano. </p> <p> Interrogado el jueves sobre sus planes futuros, simplemente declaró: "Ya no albergó ninguna expectativa". </p> <p> Este artículo se publicó por primera vez en El Los Angeles Times en Español . </p>

Deportados en Panamá: Una Carrera Desesperada por Asilo Entre Embajadas

Migrantes provenientes de Afganistán, Rusia, Irán y China, quienes fueron expulsados de Estados Unidos y se encontraron varados en Panamá...

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Trump Administration Orders 500,000 Migrants to Leave the U.S.

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1Ahqu4" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1Ahqu4.jpg"/> <p> When a country changes its immigration policies, the impact is felt far beyond its borders. Families are separated. </p> <p> Lives are uprooted. Decisions made in government offices reshape entire communities. The latest move from the Trump administration is no exception. </p> <p> The U.S. government has announced it will revoke the legal status of over 500,000 Latin American immigrants, according to Hotnews . </p> <p> These individuals, who arrived under a special program launched by President Joe Biden, now have only a few weeks to leave the country. </p> <p> The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that they must depart by April 24 unless they secure another form of legal status. </p> <p> This decision affects people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Biden’s program, introduced in October 2022 and expanded in January 2023, allowed up to 30,000 migrants per month to enter the U.S. for two years. </p> <p> The plan was designed as a humanitarian effort, offering a legal path for those fleeing difficult conditions. Many relied on American sponsors to gain entry. Now, their future is uncertain. </p> <p> The legal protections for these migrants will expire 30 days after the new order is officially published. That is expected to happen on Tuesday. </p> <p> <strong> Also read </strong> </p> <p> Trump Pledges to Personally Cover Lost Wages for Astronauts Stranded in Space for 9 Months </p> <p> Trump Speaks Out: Here’s ‘The Only Thing I Admired About Sleepy Joe Biden’ </p> <p> Immigration advocates and legal experts are warning of the consequences. The group Welcome.US, which supports refugees, is urging affected individuals to seek legal advice as soon as possible. </p> <p> California-based immigration attorney Nicolette Glazer expressed deep concern. She noted that only 75,000 asylum applications have been approved under this program. </p> <p> The vast majority of people will be left without legal status or work permits. Many will face deportation. She described the situation as a recipe for "chaos." </p> <p> This move aligns with Trump’s hardline stance on immigration. During his election campaign, he pledged to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. </p> <p> Since returning to office, he has followed through on those promises. </p> <p> His administration has also invoked a rarely used wartime law to deport more than 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to El Salvador. </p> <p> This law has been applied only three times before. It was first used in the War of 1812 to expel British citizens. </p> <p> During World War I, it targeted nationals of enemy countries. In World War II, it led to the internment of over 100,000 Japanese and Japanese-Americans. </p> <p> As the deadline approaches, hundreds of thousands of people now face an uncertain future. </p> <p> <strong> Also read </strong> </p> <p> Trump Donors Criticize Immigration but Use Undocumented Workers </p> <p> These 15 Creatures Are Among America's Most Dangerous Animals </p> <p> Trump Signs Executive Order That Provides for Budget Cuts to These Agencies: “A Huge Gift Given to America’s Enemies” </p>

Trump Administration Orders 500,000 Migrants to Leave the U.S.

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Dreaming of a New Life Abroad? Here Are the Top 10 Most Desirable Countries to Emigrate To (Hint: It's Not Spain or France)

<ul class="mol-bullets-with-font"> <li class=""> <strong> The number of foreigners living in South Korea increased by 3,896 percent from 1990 to 2020. </strong> </li> <li class=""> <strong> READ MORE: Least utilized rail stations in Britain have been disclosed </strong> </li> </ul> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Aspiring to begin a fresh chapter overseas? </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> South Korea It appears that this location is the global leader for such activities, with Bulgaria topping the list in Europe at No. 1. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> According to the findings from the expat specialists at William Russell , resulting in a list of the top 10 countries experiencing the largest growth in their expatriate populations since 1990. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Based on the statistics, South Korea experienced a significant rise in its expatriate community, jumping from approximately 43,000 people in 1990 to over 1.7 million in 2020, marking a growth of 3,896 percent. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> In Colombia, the second-largest rise was observed, as the number of expatriates soared from only 104,000 in 1990 to 1.9 million individuals in 2020, marking an increase of 1,727 percent. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1sEyyF" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1sEyyF.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1sErsV" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1sErsV.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> South America has become an increasingly appealing destination for expatriates, with Chile ranking third on the list. In 1990, the nation counted only 104,000 foreign inhabitants, which surged to approximately 1.6 million by 2020—a growth rate of 1,430 percent. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Bulgaria ranks fourth globally and leads Europe due to a significant increase in expatriates from 21,000 in 1990 to 184,000 in 2020 (a rise of 757 percent). </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> In Spain, which ranked fifth, the number of expats significantly increased, jumping from approximately 821,000 in 1990 to around 6.8 million in 2020, reflecting a growth rate of 732 percent. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Serbia (6th place, with 729 percent), Malta (7th place, at 661 percent), Iceland (8th place, scoring 582 percent), Finland (9th place, with 510 percent), and Turkey (10th place, having 420 percent) completed the top ten list. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1sEoQN" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1sEoQN.jpg"/> <div class="art-ins mol-factbox travel"> <h3 class="mol-factbox-title"> FASTEST-GROWING EXPAT POPULATIONS </h3> <div class="ins cleared mol-factbox-body"> <div class="cleared row mol-cols mol-cols-2"> <div class="mol-col span6 mol-col-1"> <div class="cleared mol-col-content"> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 1. South Korea - 3,896% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 2. Colombia - 1,727% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 3. Chile - 1,430% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 4. Bulgaria - 757% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 5. Spain - 732% </p> </div> </div> <div class="mol-col span6 mol-col-2"> <div class="cleared mol-col-content"> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 6. Serbia - 729% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 7. Malta - 661% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 8. Iceland - 582% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 9. Finland - 510% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 10. Turkey - 420% </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> <span> Source: William Russell </span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> A representative from William Russell stated: "Although South Korea might not lead globally in terms of the total number of international immigrants, comparing its latest statistics with those from 1990 reveals that the country has experienced the largest shift; over the last three decades, this figure has surged by more than 3,800 percent." </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Among all the countries we've examined, Colombia has seen the second largest increase in expatriates. Given that it provides cost-effective living accommodations and allows for potential citizenship acquisition within just half a decade, it's not surprising that more foreigners are choosing to settle here.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Chile rounds out our top three spots. Its affordable cost of living coupled with a high standard of living makes it an attractive choice for retired individuals.' </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> <span> William Russell utilized UN statistics to identify nations experiencing the most rapid increase in their expatriate communities. To learn more, please visit www.william-russell.com/blog/growing-expat-populations/#google . </span> </p> Read more

Dreaming of a New Life Abroad? Here Are the Top 10 Most Desirable Countries to Emigrate To (Hint: It's Not Spain or France)

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Trump Invokes Century-Old Law: Unpacking the Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

<img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1B2hGB" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1B2hGB.jpg"/> <p> On Saturday, President Donald Trump activated the AlienEnemiesAct for the first time since World War II, empowering him to expel individuals linked to a Venezuelan gang using provisions from an old statute. However, within hours, a federal court issued an injunction against deporting people based on Trump’s directive. </p> <p> This legislation grants broad wartime powers permitting the removal of non-citizens from the country without allowing them access to an immigration or federal court judge for review. </p> <p> Throughout his campaign, Trump frequently suggested that he might invoke exceptional authorities to tackle unlawful immigration. He further set the stage for this with several executive orders issued on January 20th. </p> <p> On Saturday, his statement labeled Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang as an invasive entity. U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg, nominated by President Barack Obama, halted all deportations under the president's directive for 14 days and set up a review on Friday to discuss further arguments; however, some deportations proceeded anyway. </p> <h5 class="story-text__heading-medium"> What does the AlienEnemiesAct entail? </h5> <p> In 1798, as the United States geared up for a conflict they anticipated might arise with France, Congress enacted several statutes designed to expand the authority of the federal government. Concerned about potential allegiance immigrant communities may hold towards France, the Alien Enemies Act came into being, granting extensive power to the President to detain and expel non-citizen residents during wartime conditions. </p> <p> Since then, the Act has only been invoked thrice: during the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II. </p> <p> In World War II, amid widespread xenophobia across the nation, this sentiment provided a legal basis for incarcerating large groups of individuals based on their ethnic backgrounds, particularly those of German, Italian, and notably Japanese descent. Approximately 120,000 Americans of Japanese origin—citizens included—were detained throughout the conflict. </p> <h5 class="story-text__heading-medium"> What caused this to reach a critical point on a Saturday? </h5> <p> The American Civil Liberties Union along with Democracy Forward filed a lawsuit against Trump just before the weekend in a federal court located in Washington, D.C. They claimed that five Venezuelan nationals detained at an immigration facility in Raymondville, Texas, faced "an imminent threat" of expulsion under the Alien Enemies Act. Following this, Judge Boasberg halted their deportation, which then led to an instant challenge from the Justice Department. </p> <p> At nearly the same time, the Trump administration consented to provide El Salvador with $6 million to detain roughly 300 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang for a period of one year. </p> <p> The accord with El Salvador came after talks between the nation’s leader, President Nayib Bukele, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the placement of migrants within El Salvador’s infamous penitentiaries. Since 2022, under Bukele’s administration, over 84,000 individuals have been detained at times without proper legal procedures as part of an effort to combat gang-related criminal activities. </p> <p> Lee Gelernt, an ACLU lawyer, stated that two flights on Saturday might have transported individuals who were deported as per President Trump's directive, with one flight potentially heading to El Salvador and another possibly destined for Honduras. Judge Boasberg mentioned that should these indeed be deportation flights, they must be intercepted mid-air and redirected back to the U.S. </p> <h5 class="story-text__heading-medium"> Is the country not at war? </h5> <p> For years, Trump and his supporters have maintained that the U.S. is experiencing an "influx" of individuals entering the country unlawfully. Border arrests involving Mexico surged above 2 million annually for two consecutive years during President Joe Biden’s tenure, with numerous detainees being allowed entry into the U.S. to seek asylum. Following a record-high month of 250,000 apprehensions in December 2023, numbers plummeted to fewer than 8,400 last February—the fewest since the 1960s. </p> <p> The act, according to Trump during his inaugural speech, will be an essential instrument in his efforts to crack down on immigration. </p> <p> Through the invocation of the AlienEnemiesAct of 1798, I will instruct our administration to leverage the comprehensive authority of both federal and state law enforcement agencies to eradicate all foreign gangs and criminal organizations responsible for introducing severe crime onto American territory," he stated. "Serving as Commander-in-Chief, my paramount duty is to safeguard our nation against external threats and incursions. </p> <p> Critics argue that Trump is misapplying the act to go after non-state actors instead of focusing on foreign governments. </p> <p> The Brennan Center for Justice stated that "using it during peacetime to circumvent standard immigration laws would constitute an unprecedented misuse." They also noted this approach being "inconsistent with over two hundred years of legislative, presidential, and judicial precedent." </p> <p> The Brennan Center stated, “Detaining and deporting individuals under current laws clash with modern interpretations of equal protection and due process.” </p> <h5 class="story-text__heading-medium"> Is illegal immigration considered an invasion? </h5> <p> This is an unprecedented and untried assertion. Trump has cautioned about the influence of Latin American criminal organizations within the U.S., yet merely a small fraction of those residing in the country unlawfully are involved in crime. </p> <p> On Saturday, Trump issued a war-time announcement stating that Tren de Aragua is carrying out, planning, and threatening a predatory invasion within U.S. territory. According to him, this group is conducting "unconventional warfare" against the United States under the guidance of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro. </p> <p> The Tren de Aragua emerged from one of the notoriously lawless prisons in the central state of Aragua. It coincided with an exodus involving millions of Venezuelans, most of whom sought improved living standards as the country's economy collapsed over the past ten years. </p> <p> Last month, the Trump administration labeled Tren de Aragua and seven additional Latin American criminal groups as "foreign terrorist organizations," intensifying the pressure on drug cartels active within the U.S. and those supporting them. </p> <p> The congressional research body stated in a recent document that authorities might utilize foreign terrorist labels to contend that the gang's operations within the U.S. equate to a minor invasion. "This assertion seems to break new ground and hasn’t undergone legal scrutiny," the Congressional Research Service noted. </p> <p> Typically, the Venezuelan government hasn’t repatriated citizens from the U.S., with exceptions occurring occasionally. In recent weeks, around 350 individuals have been sent back to Venezuela, among them roughly 180 who had stayed for as long as 16 days at the U.S. Navy’s facility in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. </p>

Trump Invokes Century-Old Law: Unpacking the Alien Enemies Act for Deportations

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Britons 'were mostly black 5,000 years ago', new study suggests

<p class="mol-para-with-font"> The Britons responsible for the building of the iconic Stonehenge were probably black people, a study has suggested. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Data from 348 ancient genomes gathered from across Eurasia have been reconstructed by scientists at the University of Ferrara in <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/italy/index.html"> Italy </a> which show almost all Europeans had dark skin until around 3,000 years ago. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> With Stonehenge, just outside the town of <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/glastonbury/index.html"> Glastonbury </a> , being constructed around 5,000 years ago, experts have said we can assume the builders had dark skin. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Until around 1,700 years ago, the majority of Europeans had dark skin, the authors of the study say, adding that most of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the Britons who built Stonehenge, had dark skin, eyes and hair. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The study confirms that the shift to lighter skin, thanks to the movement of people to higher latitudes and more vitamin D intake as a result, was slower than previously thought. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Experts are still unsure why the change from darker to light skin was so slow. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> However, scientists believe farmers may have compensations for vitamin D deficiencies in their diet with accessible sources such as milk and meat. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Samples for the study were taken from the British Isles, mainland Europe, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/russia-ukraine-conflict/index.html"> Russia </a> , central <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/asia/index.html"> Asia </a> and the Middle East. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A6Wpb" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A6Wpb.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A6Y1v" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A6Y1v.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A6OSu" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A6OSu.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Dr Silvia Ghirotto, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Ferrara in Italy who led the work, told <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/"> The Telegraph </a> : 'By analysing ancient DNA from 348 individuals spanning 45,000 years, we reconstructed an intricate picture in which light pigmentation emerged sporadically during the first phases of our presence in Europe. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Our ancestors had dark skin until very recent times. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Given that Stonehenge was built during the transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age, and given the high frequency of dark-skinned samples we inferred for that period even in northern Europe, it is likely that Britons who built Stonehenge displayed dark features'. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Stonehenge is an iconic part of Britain's history. It is largely sealed off to the public, with visitors no longer being permitted to touch the stones, but they are able to walk around the monument from a short distance away. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The whole monument, now ruinous, is aligned towards the sunrise on the and sunset on the winter solstice. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Large crowds can usually be seen at the monument during the solstice periods as it is considered a place of worship to Neo-Druids, Pagans and other 'earth based' or 'old' religions. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> English Heritage does, however, permit access during the summer and winter solstice, and the spring and autumn equinox. </p> <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14454011/Britons-black-study-stonehenge.html"> Read more </a>

Britons 'were mostly black 5,000 years ago', new study suggests

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New Study Suggests: Britons Were Predominantly Black 5,000 Years Ago

<p class="mol-para-with-font"> A study suggests that the people behind the construction of the famous Stonehenge might have been Black individuals. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Scientists from the University of Ferrara have reconstructed data from 348 ancient genomes collected throughout Eurasia. Italy Which indicates that nearly all Europeans had dark skin up until about 3,000 years ago. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Near Stonehenge, which lies just beyond the town of Glastonbury , estimated to be built about 5,000 years ago, experts suggest we can infer that the constructors likely had dark complexions. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Up until about 1,700 years ago, most Europeans had dark complexions, according to the researchers behind the study. They also noted that many ancient Greeks and Romans as well as the Britons who constructed Stonehenge possessed dark skin, eyes, and hair. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The research indicates that the transition towards fairer skin, due to population migration to higher latitudes and increased consumption of vitamin D, occurred at a pace slower than earlier believed. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Specialists remain baffled as to why the shift from dark to fairer skin progressed at such a gradual pace. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> However, scientists believe farmers may have compensations for vitamin D deficiencies in their diet with accessible sources such as milk and meat. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Samples for the study were taken from the British Isles, mainland Europe, Russia , central Asia and the Middle East. </p> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A6Wmv" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A6Wmv.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A70mF" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A70mF.jpg"/> <img data-document-id="cms/api/amp/image/AA1A6RBD" data-reference="image" src="https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AA1A6RBD.jpg"/> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Dr Silvia Ghirotto, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Ferrara in Italy who led the work, told The Telegraph : 'By analysing ancient DNA from 348 individuals spanning 45,000 years, we reconstructed an intricate picture in which light pigmentation emerged sporadically during the first phases of our presence in Europe. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Our ancestors had dark skin until very recent times. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> 'Given that Stonehenge was built during the transition from Neolithic to Bronze Age, and given the high frequency of dark-skinned samples we inferred for that period even in northern Europe, it is likely that Britons who built Stonehenge displayed dark features'. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Stonehenge is an iconic part of Britain's history. It is largely sealed off to the public, with visitors no longer being permitted to touch the stones, but they are able to walk around the monument from a short distance away. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> The whole monument, now ruinous, is aligned towards the sunrise on the and sunset on the winter solstice. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Big groups often gather at the monument around the time of the solstices because it serves as a site for Neo-Druids, Pagans, and various 'nature-based' or 'ancient' faiths to practice their beliefs. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font"> Nonetheless, English Heritage allows entry during the summer and winter solstices, as well as the spring and autumn equinoxes. </p> Read more

New Study Suggests: Britons Were Predominantly Black 5,000 Years Ago

A study suggests that the people behind the construction of the famous Stonehenge might have been Black individuals. Scientists from th...

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