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New York Times Bureau Chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
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Randal Archibold
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US and Cuba Officials Commence Talks in Havana An American delegation arrived in Havana today, continuing an initiative the President described last night, ending with a call to Congress. "Our shift in Cuba policy has the potential to end a legacy of mistrust in our hemisphere, removes a phony excuse for restrictions in Cuba, stands up for democratic values, and extends the hand of friendship to the Cuban people. And this year, Congress should begin the work of ending the embargo." There's no indication that Congress will do that any time soon. The US delegation comprises the highest level diplomatic visit in 35 years. Randal Archibold, New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, joins us from Havana.
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Judge Blocks Key Part of Arizona Immigration Law Arizona's immigration law is scheduled to take effect tomorrow, but today a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against key provisions that might be unconstitutional. Randal Archibold reports from Phoenix for the New York Times .
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Is the Immigration Problem All in Our Heads? When a rancher was allegedly killed by an illegal immigrant, the incident helped spark Arizona's tough new crackdown on undocumented workers . After President Obama met with Governor Jan Brewer, the White House said 1200 more National Guard troops would be deployed on the border. Rising crime requires more enforcement. But in Arizona, violent crime is declining and so is illegal immigration, according to Randal Archibold in the New York Times .
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