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The Irish Sun
15-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona
HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona - blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching smoke bombs. Under the slogan " homes , and future ", the demonstrations in the Spanish capital came amid a huge wave of anti-tourism protests across the country. Advertisement 11 Protesters shoot toy water guns during a demonstration against mass tourism in Barcelona, June 15 11 A hotel worker reacts as demonstrators shoot water pistols and coloured smoke 11 Protesters use water guns as a symbol against mass tourism 11 A protester holds a banner that reads 'Tourism is killing Barcelona' Credit: Getty 11 The march in Barcelona come amid a wave of similar protests across the country Credit: Getty Similar protests occurred this time last year, with both demonstrations being organised by the Assembly of Neighbourhoods for Tourism Degrowth. A spokesperson for the group said they had encouraged members to bring water pistols, which he said had become "a popular symbol of resistance against the Daniel Pardo Rivacoba added that the tourism industry was "incompatible with life", and demanded " Astonishing images showed scores of furious activists calling for the decline of tourism in their city and across Spain. Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS Pointing their loaded water guns in the air and at holidaymakers, they called for the boycott of AirBnB and the end of rampant tourism. Some were seen refilling their weapons using public water fountains, while others even taped up hostels in an attempt to keep tourists locked in their accommodations. Riot police lined up to monitor the situation and keep the marches in check. Demonstrators also used smoke flares and vandalised shops such as the Louis Vuitton store in Passeig de Gràcia. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive The march set off from Jardinets de Gràcia just after 12:30pm local time. Workers rights amid soaring Anti-tourist protesters take over sightseeing coach in Majorca with smoke bombs ahead of mass march tomorrow Unions representing migrant workers, street vendors and cleaners took part in the huge protests. Spokesperson Pardo also said that the tourism industry "subjects the people who work in it to the worst working and salary conditions". Advertisement He cited the housing crisis as another devastating impact of mass tourism. The controversial expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport has also been a flashpoint for locals. A spokesperson for one of the campaigns against this expansion, called Zeroport, emphasised that this message was being delivered to politicians and not to tourists. Ariadna Cotèn said: "Tourists are not really to blame for this situation happening in Advertisement But her message didn't stop the hundreds of raging tourists who shouted in English for tourists to "go home". 11 Demonstrators gather during the protest against mass tourism Credit: Reuters 11 People attach stickers against tourists during the demonstration Credit: Alamy 11 Riot police keep watch on in the demonstrations Credit: Getty Advertisement They held placards with messages such as "one more tourist, one less neighbour", and "tourism is killing Barcelona". Anti-tourism protests also unfolded on Sunday in holiday hotspot Ibiza, Donostia-San Sebastián, Palma, Granada, and the Pyrenees. But they have also spread across Europe - with some taking place in Lisbon, Portugal and across Italy this weekend. It comes just one day after Advertisement The raging locals said the popular Spanish island is overwhelmed by tourists and driven by profit over local needs. These demonstrations came after Majorca, one of the centres of the protests last year, hosted the first mass protests of the year. Nearly 40 organisations from the Balearic Islands are believed to have marched in Palma. Advertisement What is overtourism? Overtourism refers to the phenomenon where a destination experiences a volume of tourists that exceeds its manageable capacity The term is often used to describe the negative consequences of mass tourism, which includes overcrowding and environmental issues As a result, popular destinations have become less enjoyable for both visitors and locals Local communities, in particular, bear the brunt, facing rising costs and a depletion of resources In response, national and local governments have started to implement measures to reduce overtourism Some solutions include: Safeguarding historical and heritage sites Promoting off-peak travel Tourism caps and regulations Promoting lesser-known destinations Later, in May, thousands Spain 's third wave of protests of the year. The march carried the slogan: "The Canary Islands are not for sale, they are loved and defended." Other banners read: "The Canary Islands have a limit and so does our patience" and "Enough is enough!" Advertisement Spain 's anti-mass tourism movement began gaining serious momentum in April 2024 - particularly in popular tourist destinations. Locals have been demanding an end to the problems associated with mass tourism, including pollution, traffic chaos, the lack of affordable housing and low wages for tourism workers. 11 Red smoke bombs were used in the capital Credit: AFP 11 Protesters fill water guns on a fountain Credit: Getty Advertisement 11
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Furious anti-tourist protesters blast holidaymakers & hotel workers with water guns & hurl smoke bombs in Barcelona
HUNDREDS of fed-up locals have descended onto the streets of Barcelona - blasting holidaymakers with waterguns and launching smoke bombs. Under the slogan "Tourism steals our bread, homes, and future", the demonstrations in the Spanish capital came amid a huge wave of anti-tourism protests across the country. 11 Protesters shoot toy water guns during a demonstration against mass tourism in Barcelona, June 15 11 A hotel worker reacts as demonstrators shoot water pistols and coloured smoke 11 Protesters use water guns as a symbol against mass tourism 11 A protester holds a banner that reads 'Tourism is killing Barcelona' Credit: Getty 11 The march in Barcelona come amid a wave of similar protests across the country Credit: Getty Similar protests occurred this time last year, with both demonstrations being organised by the Assembly of Neighbourhoods for Tourism Degrowth. A spokesperson for the group said they had encouraged members to bring water pistols, which he said had become "a popular symbol of resistance against the plundering of the tourism monoculture". Daniel Pardo Rivacoba added that the tourism industry was "incompatible with life", and demanded "tourism degrowth now". Astonishing images showed scores of furious activists calling for the decline of tourism in their city and across Spain. Pointing their loaded water guns in the air and at holidaymakers, they called for the boycott of AirBnB and the end of rampant tourism. Some were seen refilling their weapons using public water fountains, while others even taped up hostels in an attempt to keep tourists locked in their accommodations. Riot police lined up to monitor the situation and keep the marches in check. Demonstrators also used smoke flares and vandalised shops such as the Louis Vuitton store in Passeig de Gràcia. The march set off from Jardinets de Gràcia just after 12:30pm local time. Workers rights amid soaring overtourism were at the centre of the rally. Anti-tourist protesters take over sightseeing coach in Majorca with smoke bombs ahead of mass march tomorrow Unions representing migrant workers, street vendors and cleaners took part in the huge protests. Spokesperson Pardo also said that the tourism industry "subjects the people who work in it to the worst working and salary conditions". He cited the housing crisis as another devastating impact of mass tourism. The controversial expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport has also been a flashpoint for locals. A spokesperson for one of the campaigns against this expansion, called Zeroport, emphasised that this message was being delivered to politicians and not to tourists. Ariadna Cotèn said: "Tourists are not really to blame for this situation happening in Barcelona." But her message didn't stop the hundreds of raging tourists who shouted in English for tourists to "go home". 11 Demonstrators gather during the protest against mass tourism Credit: Reuters 11 People attach stickers against tourists during the demonstration Credit: Alamy 11 Riot police keep watch on in the demonstrations Credit: Getty They held placards with messages such as "one more tourist, one less neighbour", and "tourism is killing Barcelona". Anti-tourism protests also unfolded on Sunday in holiday hotspot Ibiza, Donostia-San Sebastián, Palma, Granada, and the Pyrenees. But they have also spread across Europe - with some taking place in Lisbon, Portugal and across Italy this weekend. It comes just one day after Spanish protesters held up a sightseeing bus in Palma de Majorca ahead of the major anti-tourism demonstrations. The raging locals said the popular Spanish island is overwhelmed by tourists and driven by profit over local needs. These demonstrations came after Spain's first major overtourism protests of the year kicked off in April after thousands of people across 40 cities took to the streets. Majorca, one of the centres of the protests last year, hosted the first mass protests of the year. Nearly 40 organisations from the Balearic Islands are believed to have marched in Palma. What is overtourism? Overtourism refers to the phenomenon where a destination experiences a volume of tourists that exceeds its manageable capacity The term is often used to describe the negative consequences of mass tourism, which includes overcrowding and environmental issues As a result, popular destinations have become less enjoyable for both visitors and locals Local communities, in particular, bear the brunt, facing rising costs and a depletion of resources In response, national and local governments have started to implement measures to reduce overtourism Some solutions include: Safeguarding historical and heritage sites Promoting off-peak travel Tourism caps and regulations Promoting lesser-known destinations Later, in May, thousands flooded the streets of the Canary Islands in Spain's third wave of protests of the year. Demonstrations took place across the Spanish archipelago's islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. The march carried the slogan: "The Canary Islands are not for sale, they are loved and defended." Other banners read: "The Canary Islands have a limit and so does our patience" and "Enough is enough!" Spain's anti-mass tourism movement began gaining serious momentum in April 2024 - particularly in popular tourist destinations. Locals have been demanding an end to the problems associated with mass tourism, including pollution, traffic chaos, the lack of affordable housing and low wages for tourism workers. 11 Red smoke bombs were used in the capital Credit: AFP 11 Protesters fill water guns on a fountain Credit: Getty
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Miami mayor is lobbying behind the scenes for proposal to skip November election
Miami City Commissioner Damian Pardo is pushing forward with a controversial proposal to move the city's elections to even-numbered years through a City Commission vote, despite a new opinion from the Florida Attorney General's Office and a public rebuke from the governor, both saying the city needs to put the question out to voters instead. Pardo is the official sponsor of the hotly debated City Commission legislation, a measure that would involve skipping the upcoming November election and giving the city's current elected officials an extra year in office. But the Miami Herald has learned that, behind the scenes, Mayor Francis Suarez has been lobbying to push the proposal through. If the measure passes, Suarez — a former city commissioner who is reaching the end of his term limits as mayor — would get a 17th consecutive year in Miami City Hall. The Miami mayor doesn't have a vote on the five-member City Commission, but he does have veto power. Because he does not have a vote, Suarez has the ability to meet privately with city commissioners to discuss legislation and whip up support. The commissioners, on the other hand, are bound by Florida Sunshine Law, which prohibits them from discussing legislative matters with each other outside of a public meeting. In this case, Suarez's help may be essential to securing the three out of five votes needed to pass Pardo's proposal, which seeks to push the November election to 2026 through two City Commission votes, rather than letting voters weigh in via ballot referendum. To date, not a single city commissioner besides Pardo has publicly committed to voting in favor of it. Commissioners Joe Carollo and Miguel Angel Gabela told the Herald they oppose the change and will be voting no. Newly elected Commissioner Ralph Rosado said that while he generally supports moving to even-year elections, he hasn't made up his mind yet. Commissioner Christine King, the chairwoman of the commission, declined to comment publicly on her stance ahead of the June 17 meeting where the commission is slated to cast the first of two votes on the measure. (The meeting was originally set for June 12 but has since been rescheduled.) In need of two supporters on the dais to move his proposal forward, Pardo — who previously called for Suarez's resignation in late 2023 — has turned to the mayor for assistance. 'My general sense is that he thinks this is a good thing for Miami, and he has been willing to make those calls [at] my behest,' Pardo told the Herald. He said the mayor's goal is to 'garner support wherever possible.' 'Francis was involved from the beginning in order for us to find out if there was more support from the dais,' Pardo added. When was the beginning, exactly? Pardo said he's been discussing various reform measures with the mayor since around early 2024, shortly after Pardo was sworn in. As far as their recent conversations, Pardo estimated that he and the mayor have spoken about this particular issue three to four times in the last couple of months, including this week. Asked what has changed for Pardo since he called for Suarez's resignation in late 2023, Pardo cited the mayor's involvement in various city projects, including the Miami Marine Stadium development. 'He started doing his job,' Pardo said of Suarez, who declined to comment for this story. Pardo added that while the mayor is involved in pushing for the election date change, 'This is not about Francis.' 'I think that's the fallacy here,' Pardo said. 'I'm the one pushing the initiative.' Commissioners Rosado and Gabela both confirmed to the Herald that Suarez had discussed the proposal with them. While Gabela couldn't pinpoint exactly when the conversation took place, he said it happened 'a long time ago,' around when Pardo first introduced a separate proposal in April to introduce stricter term limits for elected officials — weeks before the proposal to push back the election was known about publicly. Seeking more information on the legality of Pardo's proposal to delay the November 2025 election, Gabela asked for advice from the Florida Attorney General's Office, which issued a written opinion Wednesday saying the city cannot push its election back to 2026 without voter approval. 'My mind is made up,' Gabela said in light of the Attorney General's opinion. 'I'm a no.' Nevertheless, in a statement Thursday responding to the Attorney General's opinion, Pardo indicated he plans to go full steam ahead: 'We are confident that this reform is both legal and necessary for the benefit of future generations of Miamians.' Gabela's opposition makes Commissioner King a key vote to passing Pardo's proposal. But the Attorney General's opinion could create uncertainty for King, an attorney who has previously expressed concern at commission meetings about passing legislation that might not meet legal muster. At a meeting in March, for example, King directed the city attorney to flag proposed legislation that 'clearly flies in the face of the law.' 'As a practitioner, although I am not representing myself as an attorney, but as an elected official here on this dais, I can still be held responsible by the Florida Bar if I pass any legislation that is not legal,' King said at the meeting, adding: 'I'm not voting on anything that I know is not legal.' City Attorney George Wysong has said that the commission has the authority to move the election date under Florida law, and Pardo has pointed to two Miami-Dade cities that have done so already: Coral Gables and North Miami. Unlike the Miami proposal, Coral Gables officials shortened their terms instead of extending them. The stated purpose of Pardo's legislation is to move the city to even-year elections, which could increase the city's typically low voter turnout and also save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars in election costs. Miami residents have generally expressed support for moving to even years, and the mayor has also been a proponent of the change in the past. But another benefit to the election date change is that — in a roundabout matter — it clears the way for Pardo's other reform measure, a proposal to create lifetime term limits for elected officials. Although the two proposals — even-year elections and lifetime term limits — are different items that will be voted on separately, they've become linked for both practical and political reasons. Currently, elected officials in Miami are limited to two four-year terms as mayor and two four-year terms as a commissioner, but they are allowed to return to the same position a few years later. Under Pardo's term limits proposal, elected officials would be capped at two terms in each position for their lifetime. In its current form, that legislation would block Suarez from seeking elected office in Miami again. It would also block Carollo from office since he has already served at least two terms as both mayor and a commissioner, and it would keep his younger brother, former City Commissioner Frank Carollo, from running for the City Commission again. Frank Carollo has already filed to run for the District 3 City Commission seat — currently occupied by his brother — in November, and Joe Carollo has long been mulling another run for mayor. The issue is that the term limits proposal would need to go to voters for approval, and Pardo is aiming to get it on the ballot in November, when residents are scheduled to head to the polls to vote in three races: mayor, District 3 commissioner and District 5 commissioner. But that timing could create legal roadblocks, according to Pardo, because the term limits proposal would be on the same ballot as candidates who would be affected by it. For example, if Frank Carollo or Joe Carollo win in the November election and the term limits proposal also passes and invalidates their victories, they could have standing to sue the city. Why can't the term limits proposal just go on the ballot next year instead? Pardo said he didn't want to risk changes to the 'composition' of the City Commission as a result of the November election that could thwart his efforts. In other words, come November, he might not have the votes for it, depending on who wins. 'I don't want to run that risk of the reshuffling of the cards,' Pardo said. Pardo added that while he is concerned about the possibility of Joe Carollo becoming mayor in November, 'none of this was targeted at anybody.' Carollo sees it differently. 'Damian Pardo and the people that own him are petrified that I might decide to run for mayor,' Carollo said, ' ... because they don't feel they can beat me, and they certainly know that my brother — they have nobody to beat him, either.'
DW
12-06-2025
- DW
Large anti-tourism protests planned across Spain – DW – 06/12/2025
Overcrowded city centers and housing shortages that displace locals are among the many reasons why Spanish residents are protesting the influx of tourists. Protests against mass tourism are starting up again just in time for the summer vacation season. In recent years, large-scale anti-tourism demonstrations have taken place frequently in vacation hotspots in Italy, Portugal and especially Spain. The coalition of activists and campaigners that make up Sur de Europa contra la Turistización (Southern Europe against Touristification) have once again called for large-scale demonstrations on June 15 to take place in Venice, Milan, Lisbon, San Sebastián, Valencia, Barcelona and the Balearic Islands, among other places. Members of the group recently met for a conference in Barcelona to discuss the problem of overtourism, which according to the UN World Tourism Organization is usually defined as the point at which locals or visitors feel tourism has negatively impacted the quality of life in a region to an unacceptable degree. That is the case for many people in Barcelona, where large-scale demonstrations with thousands of participants have taken place in recent years. Also in the mix are attention-grabbing tactics involving water guns. In 2024, protesters in Barcelona doused unsuspecting tourists dining along the popular promenade of Las Ramblas in order to draw attention to the problem of overtourism. It worked — a media flurry followed, as did several other incidents involving water guns, which have become something of a symbol of the fight against overtourism in Barcelona. In April, for example, activists blocked a tour bus parked in front of the Sagrada Família — one of the city's top attractions — and soaked stunned tourists with water guns. Chants of "tourists go home," were heard in the air. Spain is one of the world's leading tourism destinations Image: Davide Bonaldo/SOPA Images/Sipa USA/picture alliance "The kind of tourism we have today in Barcelona is not compatible with the lives of the local population," Daniel Pardo, a member of the Neighborhood Assembly for Tourism Degrowth (Assemblea de Barris pel Decreixement Turístic) told DW. Pardo has been involved in organizing anti-tourism campaigns for years. He and others want to stop rampant tourism growth which they say has resulted in noisy streets, air pollution and overcrowding in their city. "The moment when it was still possible to find a balance came to an end a long time ago." Pardo specifies that it's not only about protesting mass tourism, but rather about going against a "tourism-first culture" that prioritizes the tourism industry over the quality of life of many locals. Thousands of people demonstrated in Palma de Mallorca in 2024 Image: Clara Margais/dpa/picture alliance Job creation — but at what cost? Around 30 million tourists visit Barcelona a year, a city that is home to around 1.7 million people. The majority came from Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Germany, followed by the United States. According to city officials, the tourism industry generates around 14% of the city's gross domestic product and supports 150,000 jobs. "Yes, that's always used as an argument for why we shouldn't complain," says Pardo. "But we are still complaining!" Many jobs in tourism are rife with precarious labor conditions with wages that are below average. "Ultimately, dependence on tourism impoverishes the population," he says. The level of frustration is also high on the Spanish island of Mallorca. Just like in Barcelona, there will be a demonstration in the capital of Palma on June 15 under the motto: "For the right to a dignified life: Let's stop the touristification." Other popular vacation spots on the Balearic Islands, as well as in Andalusia, in the Basque Country and on the Canary Islands have also criticized what they see as a "tourism-first" mentality taking over their the list of complaints is the increasing number of short-term vacation rentals, which critics say are partly to blame for rising rents that push out locals. Locals driven out But the short-term rental market is only one aspect of how touristic areas are changing. In some Spanish vacation towns, traditional retail is also disappearing. It's becoming easier to find an ice cream parlor or souvenir store than say, a bakery or supermarket. As a result, locals feel alienated and are moving away. "Tourism is driving us out of our homes, villages and neighbourhoods," Spanish group Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life) writes on their website in the call to protest on June 15. In 2024, citizens around Spain also took to the streets to demonstrate against rampant tourism, yet despite the backlash — and the water gun splashes — tourists don't seem to be dissuaded from visiting Spain. In fact, the country is predicting record numbers of tourists in 2025. In 2024, almost 94 million international travelers came to the country, making it the world's second most popular tourist destination after France. According to a recent study by tourism lobby group Exceltur, the number of short-term rentals has jumped 25% in Spain over the last two years, despite the ongoing housing crisis. The government has, however, made some recent attempts to mitigate overtourism. In recent months, there has been stricter regulation of vacation rentals. The central government in Madrid recently made it obligatory for short-term rental providers to register their properties in a newly created database in an effort to prevent illegal offers. And in mid-May, the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Protection ordered Airbnb to delete around 65,000 apartment listings that did not include the required registration numbers. Mallorca pushes back against mass tourism To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video City officials make some changes Last June, Barcelona's city council announced it would abolish short-term vacation rentals by 2028, and that licenses will no longer be renewed after they expire. Yet, for better or worse, tourism is one of the main pillars of Barcelona's economy. The growth of the sector has played an important role in the economic revival of the city, say city officials. However, Jordi Valls, the city official responsible for tourism, admits that tourism in Barcelona cannot continue to grow at the current pace. "We are reaching our limit," he says. Activist Daniel Pardo acknowledges that "at least no politician dares to openly call for further growth" of the city. But he points out that more concrete action needs to be taken to mitigate the problem and improve the lives of residents. "We need a real debate about the limits of tourism," he says. The upcoming protest, he hopes, will see that debate happening sooner. This article was translated from German.
Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Miami commissioners cautious with answers on whether they'll vote for ICE agreement
South Florida's largest city could deputize its police officers with immigration enforcement powers later this week, adding to a growing sense of uncertainty in the region as the Trump administration carries out its full-forced crackdown on immigration. On Thursday, the Miami City Commission is scheduled to vote to enter into what's known as a 287(g) agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The city would join the 'task force' model, which allows police officers to conduct immigration enforcement functions during routine work and to question, arrest and detain people suspected of violating immigration law. However, despite the fact that the agreement is on Thursday's meeting agenda, two city commissioners told the Miami Herald that the item might be deferred for the second time. The commission previously deferred the item in April in order to postpone the vote until after the June 3 special election to replace the late Commissioner Manolo Reyes. Commissioner Joe Carollo declined to say whether he plans to vote in favor of the agreement but said he has been monitoring the protests against ICE in Los Angeles, where Trump deployed the National Guard. Asked where he stands on the 287(g) agreement, Carollo said he's 'certainly looking carefully' at Los Angeles, which he said has 'frankly been a factor in the way that I'm gonna be going at this.' Commissioner Damian Pardo said in a statement that 'as a life long advocate for a legal path for US citizenship and a supporter of TPS, I am not in favor of 287(g).' 'Regardless of how well this plan may be implemented by local enforcement agencies, and in addition to the human rights considerations, I am very concerned with the hostile climate these policies create for immigrants,' Pardo said. He added that the city's economy is boosted by the 'inflow of business from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.' 'Our city has benefited enormously from our attraction as a destination to the international community,' Pardo added. 'I would argue that attraction is the 'Magic' in the Magic city. Let's keep it that way.' Both Carollo and Pardo said the item would likely be deferred. READ MORE: What the end of CHNV parole program means for a half-million migrants, many in Florida The City Commission was scheduled to take its vote on June 12, which will be the first commission meeting for newly elected District 4 Commissioner Ralph Rosado. According to voting map data, over 90% of voting-age citizens in District 4 are Hispanic, meaning Rosado's district has the largest concentration of Hispanics in the city's five voting districts. Speaking at his election night watch party last week, the freshman commissioner said he hadn't decided yet how he will vote on the 287(g) agreement. 'I've been discussing it with a number of people,' Rosado said, adding that he has 'a series of legal questions' that he wants to ask the city attorney before making a decision. Commissioner Christine King, who is also the commission chairwoman, declined to comment on the ICE agreement. Reached Monday, Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela said he would get back to the Herald at a later time with a comment. Mayor Francis Suarez, who does not have a vote on the commission but who does have veto power, did not respond to a request asking whether he supports the city entering the 287(g) agreement. A city spokesperson said Monday that it is 'too premature' to say whether the item will be deferred. She did not directly respond to questions asking if a potential deferral was related to current events like the L.A. protests or the travel ban that went into effect Monday. Municipal and local police departments are not explicitly required to join 287(g) agreements, but Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier have argued that under the state's sanctuary law, they are mandated to do so. Uthmeier threatened to punish Fort Myers City Council members earlier this year when they declined to enroll in the program. Still, most Miami-Dade cities, including Miami Beach and Miami Gardens, have yet to join the program, according to ICE's database for participating agencies. Entering the 287(g) agreement could have a major impact in Miami, where about 58% of residents are foreign born and over 70% are Hispanic or Latino, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. With just under a half-million people, Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County and the second largest in Florida. Miami would join a list of other Miami-Dade cities that have entered 287(g) agreements in recent months, including Hialeah, Sweetwater, Coral Gables, West Miami, Sunny Isles Beach and Miami Springs. If it happens this week, the City Commission vote would land at a time of increased uncertainty for non-citizens, with the Trump administration implementing a series of immigration policies in recent weeks that have targeted communities with large populations in South Florida. In addition to Monday's travel ban, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled late last month in favor of a Trump administration plan that ended the humanitarian parole program known as CHNV, which allowed people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to legally enter the United States. The decision affects more than 500,000 migrants who were granted temporary legal status.
