Deterrence is a Failed Policy: TPS and Expanded Pathways are the Way Forward 

Last night, the Biden administration extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans who were present in the United States as of July 31st, allowing nearly half a million people access to work permits and relief from deportation. The Quixote Center issued the following statement in response. 

"We applaud the Biden Administration for extending more protections to Venezuelan families.  Every day, our partner shelters in Latin America serve hundreds of Venezuelans fleeing instability and persecution. Each person we encounter shares a horrific story of what pushed them to flee their homes and the abuses they suffer on the migratory path." 

Join Us in Southern Mexico

We are excited to announce that we are organizing our next solidarity trip for December 3th-8th. We will visit shelters in the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas, and just across Mexico's border with Guatemala. Click HERE to learn more about the trip details, and HERE to apply to travel with us.

Actions & Events

Haiti Day of Action

This Thursday, we organized meetings with Senator Cardin and Congressman Glenn Ivey to demand Congress take action to address the security crisis in Haiti. We provided our proposed solutions in partnership with Faith and Action, such as support for the Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023. 

We are optimistic that both meetings were impactful, and we had the opportunity to speak directly to Senator Cardin himself. Stay posted for more opportunities to join us in meetings!

Quixote Center Happy Hour

Wed October 4th, 6-8pm 

Join us at Immigrant Food at the White House on October 4th from 6-8pm in a happy hour to benefit Quixote Center's work to defend & shelter migrants. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by meeting fellow allies of immigrants and supporters of Quixote Center.

20% of all food & drink sales will go towards opening the only nonprofit-run migrant shelter in Panama. Nicaraguan crafts will also be for sale.

Visit our Facebook event page to RSVP.

Say NO to New Sanctions in Nicaragua

Senators Rubio and Kaine have introduced a new Senate bill that would impose wide-reaching sanctions on Nicaragua that could seriously damage the country's economy. Help stand in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua by telling your Senator to say NO to this bill. 

 Take Action for Peace in Haiti

Join us in fighting to stop the gun running to Haiti by asking your Representative to co-sponsor the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023. Armed gangs have taken control of most of Haiti, and the violence is devastating: 600 people died in Port-au-Prince in April of 2023 alone. The gangs can expand and maintain power because they are highly armed, and the U.S. is a major source of these weapons. 

Use this form to urge your Representative to support the bill!

If your member of Congress is one of the co-sponsors listed HERE, we ask that you instead send a thank-you message. 

Artist Corner

Diablica Lunera Art 

Luis Pinto is a Mexican professional graphic designer and illustrator currently based in Guatemala. He draws inspiration from folk stories, daily routines, graphic novels, art history, and pop culture. His illustrations appear in advertising, murals, and magazines for clients across the world, such as Google. You can see more of his work HERE.