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Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties

Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.
Latino religious leaders in Utah unite to promote family, conservative causes

Latino religious leaders in Utah unite to promote family, conservative causes

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 3 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new group of Latino religious leaders in Utah has taken shape with the backing of some GOP officials to promote "faith, family and biblical values."
Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away

Debate over a proposed ICE detention facility has died down but not gone away

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 1 - 8:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a surge of intense clamoring in March, debate over a proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City has died down though not gone away.
Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials

Utah student who came to US as a 1-year-old detained by immigration officials

Adam Small and Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

A University of Utah student who came to the United States years ago from Mexico as a 1-year-old has been detained by immigration officials.
'Not just a number': Vigil planned to honor domestic violence victims in Latina community

'Not just a number': Vigil planned to honor domestic violence victims in Latina community

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 30 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A vigil is planned for Friday in West Jordan, Not One More Latina, to honor and remember victims of domestic violence in the Latino community.
Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies

Sen. Mike Lee introduces bill targeting federal affirmative-action policies

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 28 - 9:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. Mike Lee has introduced a measure to end federal affirmative-action policies in granting of federal contracts, saying they "defy our founding values."
Advocate stresses seeking help after 3 Latina deaths in Utah involve alleged domestic violence

Advocate stresses seeking help after 3 Latina deaths in Utah involve alleged domestic violence

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 26 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the wake of the deaths of three Latina immigrants allegedly at the hands of their partners in Utah, an advocate stresses seeking help among those experiencing domestic violence.
Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday

Japanese, Dutch, Latin American cultures will be on display at various festivals Saturday

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The cultures of Japan, the Netherlands and several Latin American countries will be the focus of several festivals on Saturday in the Salt Lake City area.
Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

Ex-Logan court workers target of probe for allegedly helping someone evade ICE agent

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 8:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two former Logan Justice Court employees are the target of a federal probe after allegedly helping someone evade an immigration agent at the courthouse.
Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.
Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services

Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.
'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game

'Once in a lifetime' opportunity: Soccer star Messi in Utah for Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 21 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi is in Utah for Wednesday's Inter Miami-Real Salt Lake game and many, even on the Real Salt Lake side, are excited.
Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire

Utah advocates tout immigrants as federal programs geared to the community come under fire

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah advocates are touting immigrants amid moves by the Trump administration to end temporary protective status programming that benefits some.
Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world

Empanada Fest SLC returns, featuring empanadas from around the world

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 17 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Empanada Fest SLC, now in its sixth year, returns on Saturday in Salt Lake City, featuring empanadas from around Latin America and beyond.
Utah man, daughter, stranded in Colombia, press for US visa so girl can go back home

Utah man, daughter, stranded in Colombia, press for US visa so girl can go back home

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 16 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man and his daughter, stranded in Colombia for more than a month, are pressing U.S. officials for a visa so the girl can go back home.
Utah Red Cross launches effort to encourage blood donations from Latino population

Utah Red Cross launches effort to encourage blood donations from Latino population

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

The American Red Cross in Utah has launched a campaign, Los Donantes, to encourage blood donations from the Latino population.
Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters weighing in Sunday in Peru's presidential election

Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters weighing in Sunday in Peru's presidential election

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 10 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvians in Utah will count among the voters casting ballots Sunday in Peru's presidential election with a polling place to operate in Salt Lake City.
Roy confrontation offers glimpse into immigration enforcement action unfolding around nation

Roy confrontation offers glimpse into immigration enforcement action unfolding around nation

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 7 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A confrontation off I-15 in Roy last week, partially caught on video, offers a glimpse into the sort of immigration enforcement action unfolding around Utah and the country.
Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield marks 50 years in business; operators hope for 50 more

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 4 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Manuel's El Burrito in Clearfield held a small celebration on Tuesday to mark 50 years in business, making it among Utah's longest-lasting Mexican restaurants.

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