Borders Can’t Contain Us Web Collection
Don't miss the open access and Spanish language content from our Spring 2026 issue.
Echoes of Trump Across the Darién: Return Transits and Local Repercussions
As U.S. immigration policies reverberate across the Americas, a reverse migration to the south reshapes border economies and the realities of life and struggle on the move.
The Labor of Human Rights at a Time of Rising Fascism
What imprisoned Salvadoran researchers taught us about documenting torture, and why their work matters in an age of open authoritarianism.
Counter-Archives to Border Fascism
Even as borders harden, life continues to exceed them. The Spring 2026 issue of the NACLA Report traces how border violence has moved from the margins to the center of political life across the Americas.
Trump’s War on Venezuelans: From Operation Aurora to Operation Southern Spear
How a Colorado slumlord’s lie about Venezuelan gangs was leveraged by the Trump administration to detain thousands, deploy warships, and rewrite the rules of immigration enforcement.
“Quiero ser libre, pues libre nací”
From Reagan to Trump, the fight for sanctuary has deep roots in the United States. The lessons of the 1980s anti-war sanctuary movement are relevant for today’s immigrant rights struggles.
The Causes Behind the Ciudad Juárez Migrant Detention Center Fire
The fire that killed 40 people on March 27 is the foreseeable consequence of binational immigration enforcement measures by the United States and Mexico.
CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) – Review
Alejandro González Iñárritu's virtual reality debut invites audiences to immerse themselves in the stories and journeys of refugees and migrants crossing the MexicoU.S. border.
Nicaraguan Migrants Face Uncertainty in Costa Rica
Close to 200,000 Nicaraguans have sought refugee status in Costa Rica since 2018, testing the nation's capacity to receive them.
For Colombians in Ecuador, Displacement is Ongoing, and Refuge is Elusive
Although the international resettlement system considers Ecuador to be a safe country, refugees tell a different story.
Displaced and Insecure: Understanding the Exodus and Its Effects
From brain drain to mental health issues, the mass migration of millions of Venezuelans has far-reaching impacts at home and abroad.
Why Haiti Advocacy Needs New Strategies
As the Biden administration continues to ignore Haitian civil society proposals for a pathway out of crisis, confronting white supremacy across borders is essential.
