Rachel Schmidtke

Instead of protecting people seeking asylum, U.S. officials whisked them away in an attempt to place them beyond U.S. law and courts.

With the U.S. posturing as a regional bully, countries across the region must work together to share responsibility and protect and support people seeking safety.

Humanitarian needs along the Darien Gap will remain high as migration through the gap continues. Panama and Costa Rica are in a unique position to meet these needs.

Refugees International's interviews with migrants suggest that any effect of U.S. policy on border crossings is, at best, temporarily keeping them away but not reducing their overall numbers.

In light of Costa Rica’s state of emergency, Refugees International calls for increased support and pathways for displaced people.

Avanzan investigaciones por el incendio en un centro de detención para migrantes en Ciudad Juárez.

Rachel Schmidtke spoke with Channel 4 news about the direct implications of cruel U.S. asylum policies in the tragic fire at a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez.

This tragedy is the result of failures by the Mexican National Migration Institute to respect the humanity and rights of migrants in Mexico.

The Biden administration rebooted and expanded the Central American Minors program two years ago. But very few—if any—Guatemalan children have arrived.

Climate hazards in Central America and a lack of investment in resilience and recovery efforts has made the region vulnerable to climate displacement.