Gesell Tobias

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Talks to VOA

While visiting Paraguay, the top U.S. diplomat spoke with the Voice of America about Venezuela, Iran, and Nicaragua.

Transgender Migrants Seek Asylum in the US

With the hope of being granted asylum, members of the LGBTQI community have been arriving at the United States border. They came along with various caravans of undocumented immigrants from Central America. After being detained and released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one group of 15 transgender women from Honduras told Voice of America reporter Gesell Tobias the special reasons why they left their country and the challenges they faced.

VOA Interviews US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at G-20

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to VOA's Spanish Service in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he is taking part in the G-20 summit. Below is a transcript of the interview.

VOA Interviews US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at G-20

Pompeo discusses Trump administration's Latin America relationship, George HW Bush remembrances

Reports: Nicaragua Government Cracks Down on Independent Media

Since protests began against the government of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's in April, there have been at least 420 violations against press freedoms in the country. That is according to the Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation. The Trump administration has also accused Ortega's government of undermining democratic institutions and violently cracking down on dissension and freedom of speech. VOA's Gesell Tobias has this report from Managua.

Protests in Costa Rica Turn Violent over Nicarguan Immigrants

Thousands of Nicaraguans are leaving the country in the midst of a political crisis that erupted more than four months ago. Daily protests against the government and violent confrontations with the police have caused an unstable situation in the country. As Cristina Caicedo Smit reports for Gesell Tobias many Nicarguans are seeking help in Costa Rica, crowding the streets and living in parks. Their presence is sparking protests.

Protests in Costa Rica Turn Violent over Influx of Nicaraguan Immigrants

President Carlos Alvarado rejects demonstrations and violence aimed at influx of Nicaraguans, who have fled to Costa Rica to escape political crisis in their country

TPS Ends and Uncertainty Begins for 200,000 Salvadorans in US

Nearly 200,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, will lose that protection in September 2019. The Trump administration is ending TPS for people from El Salvador, who have been able to live and work legally in the United States for 17 years, in many cases starting businesses, marrying and having American-born children. VOA spoke with one mixed-status family at their home in Virginia.

Nearly 200,000 Salvadorans Anxiously Await Decision on TPS Future

Nearly 200,000 Salvadoran beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, anxiously wait as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security weighs a decision whether to end the designated security program. Given precedent with beneficiaries from Haiti, Nicaragua and Sudan, TPS holders from El Salvador worry they may be next on Trump's chopping block, despite a 16-year history of integration across multigeneration households. VOA spoke with one mixed-status family at their home in Virginia.

Texas Community Consoled With Food, Counseling, Prayer

Show of support 'gives us hope for humanity,' but 'grieving process is just beginning for families' of the 26 who were slain

El Salvador Asks US Government for TPS Extension

San Salvador has asked Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status to nearly 200,000 of its nationals living in US, country's foreign minister said on Friday

Christ the Redeemer Statue a Hit for Rio Visitors

Iconic landmark, one of new seven wonders of the world, offers views of Olympic host city second to none

Dallas Shootings: Police Investigation

Undocumented Valedictorian: I'm Cheating No One Out of College

Critic says accomplishments of students like Larissa Martinez should not allow them to stay in the country

The Internet Comes to Cuba ... Slowly

Smartphones prevalent, but only to make or receive calls, as mobile Internet access severely limited to certain areas; restriction has its charms, some say

Obama Kicks Off Annual White House Easter Egg Roll

35,000 children attend annual event themed #GimmeFive, a reference to first lady's campaign to encourage youth to be more active

Fans Await Sunday's World Cup Final in Brazil

Germany and Argentina face off Sunday to determine winner of soccer's top honor

Fans Await Sunday's World Cup Final in Brazil

Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to show support for their team, which will play for soccer's World Cup title on Sunday against Germany. VOA's Gesell Tobias has a report from Rio.

During World Cup, Brazilian City Street is Celebration Zone

Football fans from around the world have taken over a street in a small neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil, where every evening they enjoy a World Cup party. As VOA's Gesell Tobias reports, street vendors have also found their niche here.

Some Brazilians Ignore World Cup as They Try to Survive

More than 10,000 people live in the streets of Sao Paulo