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The documentary film "¿Es El Chapo?" from director Charlie Minn, explores the arrest of the Sinaloa drug cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Documentary questions arrest of Mexican drug lord

Film chronicling capture of ‘El Chapo’ Guzman opens in Las Vegas

Oct 31, 2014 (2 a.m.)

By Tovin Lapan

The documentary “¿Es El Chapo?” (Is it El Chapo?), which opens in Las Vegas today, investigates the questions surrounding the capture of infamous Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Poll: Hispanic support of Democrats dipping

October 23, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

Hispanic voters are increasingly frustrated with the federal impasse over immigration reform and are souring on Democrats, according to a new poll that also offers insights into the 2016 presidential race.
Tacos translated: Decoding the menu at traditional Mexican taco shops

October 4, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

In honor of National Taco Day, a breakdown of the all the various types of Mexican taco meat and the different ways to eat them.
250 high school students gather for Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit

October 3, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

Hispanic students from nine area schools got lessons on setting goals, taking responsibility for their actions and overcoming obstacles Friday morning at the Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit, an annual workshop organized by Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly.
Discussion: Border security and the Mexican drug cartels

September 23, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

“Border Insecurity: The Mexican Drug Cartels and Their Threat to America” starts at 5:30 p.m. tonight at the Mob Museum, and features a diverse panel of experts. ...
Dozens fulfill dream of citizenship in emotional Las Vegas ceremony

September 17, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

For the woman from the Philippines it happened while taking the pledge of allegiance. For the man from Israel it was during the rendition of the national anthem. The weight of the moment, becoming a citizen of the United States, hit them at ...
Pew report: Number of immigrants in U.S. illegally holding steady

September 16, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

The number of immigrants living in the country illegally has held relatively steady in the last few years, and the majority of the unauthorized population has lived here for more than a decade according to new research from the Pew Hispanic Center.
Obama delays action on immigration until after election

September 8, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

President Barack Obama sparked the fury of immigrant advocacy organizations and drew a sigh of relief from fellow Democrats in tough midterm races this weekend when he postponed any executive action on immigration until after the November elections.
Polls show everyone losing during immigration crisis

August 1, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

In January, 57 percent of people said they disapproved of the Obama administration’s handling of immigration. Now the figure is up to 68 percent.
Poll: Hispanics remain skeptical about economic recovery

July 22, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

The majority of Hispanics say their finances have gotten worse or stayed the same in the last five years, and most are concerned for their economic future according to a new poll.
Metro won’t detain immigrants on ICE requests

July 14, 2014

By Brian Nordli

Metro Police announced today that they will no longer detain immigrants based solely on a request from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The policy change was ...
LVGEA endorses immigration reform

July 11, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance became the latest business association to endorse immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for those without legal residency, when the board of directors approved a resolution on Friday.
Adelson supports immigration reform, but will his wallet follow suit?

June 20, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

Sheldon Adelson, CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. and recently one of the biggest Republican donors, published an op-ed calling for Congress to pass immigration reform in Politico Magazine Thursday.
Las Vegas immigration advocate Astrid Silva earns national honor

April 4, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

A prominent immigration reform advocate and community organizer from Las Vegas who has helped influence Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid garnered more national recognition this week. The American Immigration Council’s Immigrant Youth Achievement Award winner is Astrid Silva …
Community groups promise biggest Cesar Chavez celebration ever

March 27, 2014

By Tovin Lapan

A handful of organizations have planned a trio of events starting today and running into the weekend that will honor the memory and values of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.