Migration

Francisca Vargas, from Universidad Diego Portales' migrant clinic, slams the Kast government's Escudo Fronterizo plan trench on the Peru border as costly and ineffective, amid fiscal constraints, urging better migration policies instead.

21. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

In Cuba, remittances from emigrants are crucial for daily expenses and major purchases, delivered by couriers like Naychel, who estimates distributing over a million dollars in three years. The system runs via agencies using platforms like Zelle, bypassing official banking due to restrictions. It includes both cash and in-kind goods, vital amid low tourism and medical missions.

Najib Alizadeh, living in Falun, found security in his permanent residence permit in Sweden. However, a stricter migration policy has raised fears that it could be revoked. "I don't feel safe anymore," he says.

12. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Over the weekend of March 13–15, demonstrations are being held in 30 locations across Sweden against what organizers describe as an inhumane migration policy. In Borlänge, participants are gathering on Saturday afternoon at Sveatorget. One of the organizers, Annelie Larsson, expresses pain over the direction the country is heading.

In an update to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict that began on February 28, 2026, 299 Filipinos arrived in the Philippines from Dubai on March 5, the Department of Migrant Workers reported. This follows earlier advisories for overseas workers to shelter in place due to evacuation risks, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to prioritize safety amid stalled broader repatriation efforts.

4. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Increasing numbers of migrants, mainly Congolese, are reaching Mayotte via a journey through Tanzania and the Comores. This Indian Ocean route, though not new, has intensified since 2023, according to an anthropologist specializing in migrations. Asylum requests from these nationals have risen sharply in recent years.