Saul Elbein
Even in the era of gay marriage, a spouse can be deported
If your partner is illegal, he or she can't fly in a plane, so neither can you. Your partner can't open a bank account, so all accounting is done under your name. And, of course, there's the constant fear that one day, your partner is going to be arrested and deported....
In Guatemala, an American anthropologist digs up bodies and builds a case
One of the most controversial figures in Guatemalan history, General Efraín Ríos Montt, has been ordered to appear in court this week. This could be the first step to him being charged for ordering massacres that took place decades ago. A critical part of the evidence comes from the work of pioneering forensic scientists. ...
In Guatemala, NY pizza and a desire to return to US
Salcaja, a city in Guatemala, has a statue of a man walking north. At his feet a large sign reads, “Homage to the Salcajeno Migrant.” But with US deportations hitting record levels, the town is now full of Super Bowl parties and NY-style pizza.
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