Arturo Martinez

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April 26, 2018
Asylum or Not: Migrants at US-Mexico Border Mull Choices

Facing Trump administration’s tougher immigration policies, some consider pursuit of asylum in Mexico or Canada
April 20, 2018
VOA at the US-Mexico Border

Ramon Taylor is in Calexico, California where he speaks with the border patrol about a wall being built to keep illegal immigrants out and the arrival of the National Guard, who will help with patrol efforts.
December 19, 2017
Los Angeles Muralist Aims to Make a Big Mark

Robert Vargas' 14-story painting tells story of his hometown, a diverse and changing metropolis
December 19, 2017
Artist Robert Vargas Paints Monumental Mural in Honor of Los Angeles

Los Angeles artist Robert Vargas says he's fulfilling his destiny by painting a huge mural in his hometown. A tall building in downtown LA serves as his canvas. VOA correspondent Arturo Martínez reports.
November 07, 2017
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
October 05, 2017
Some Haitian Migrants Stranded in Mexico Put Down Roots

Deterred from US, thousands build lives in border towns of Mexicali and Tijuana
September 17, 2017
Southern California Launches Exhibit Focusing on Latin American, Latino Art

Beginning this weekend, "Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA," presents a wide variety of Latin American art exhibitions, music events and film screenings to Southern California audiences through January 2018. Arturo Martinez has the story from Los Angeles.
May 24, 2017
Tunnels at US-Mexico Border Show Smugglers’ Deep Commitment

US Border Patrol’s ‘tunnel rats’ dig in to thwart flow of illegal drugs, mostly marijuana
March 14, 2017
SXSW Panelists: Updating NAFTA Could Aid All 3 Signatories

Panelists at Texas event say revised trade pact could enhance continent's global competitiveness
March 02, 2017
Los Angeles Street Vendors Eager to Be Legal

Spurred by federal clampdown on illegal immigration, city council decriminalizes sidewalk sales that otherwise might lead to deportation
February 24, 2017
Hollywood Overlooks Latino Talent, Some Complain

Only two Latinos are among Sunday’s Oscar contenders, but demographics suggest change in the future
February 14, 2017
In California Border Town, 2 Businessmen Fear Downturn After Ban

Trans-border yoga session at San Ysidro crossing aims to pose metaphorical bridge for immigration policymakers
January 15, 2017
Third-graders at Los Angeles' Cahuenga Elementary School learn Korean songs as part of their bilingual education. (A. Martinez/VOA)

Students at Cahuenga Elementary School in Los Angeles, Calif., learn Korean songs as part of their bilingual education. (A. Martinez/VOA)
January 14, 2017
California Prepares to Resume Bilingual Education

After November vote to reverse 1998 English-only mandate, now comes research, guidelines, credentialing teachers

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Arturo Martinez

Produced by Arturo Martinez

Asylum or Not: Migrants at US-Mexico Border Mull Choices

VOA at the US-Mexico Border

Los Angeles Muralist Aims to Make a Big Mark

Artist Robert Vargas Paints Monumental Mural in Honor of Los Angeles

Texas Community Consoled With Food, Counseling, Prayer

Some Haitian Migrants Stranded in Mexico Put Down Roots

Southern California Launches Exhibit Focusing on Latin American, Latino Art

Tunnels at US-Mexico Border Show Smugglers’ Deep Commitment

SXSW Panelists: Updating NAFTA Could Aid All 3 Signatories

Los Angeles Street Vendors Eager to Be Legal

Hollywood Overlooks Latino Talent, Some Complain

In California Border Town, 2 Businessmen Fear Downturn After Ban

Third-graders at Los Angeles' Cahuenga Elementary School learn Korean songs as part of their bilingual education. (A. Martinez/VOA)

California Prepares to Resume Bilingual Education