The United Nations reports that more than 50 percent of the world’s 21.3 million refugees are children.

Lorena was 12 years old when her mother went to Spain in search of work. A week later, she began taking cocaine.

Angelita has a resume that would make any aspiring Ivy Leaguer look over their shoulder.

A large sign reads “Ya estás en tu país and con tu gente”: “You are now in your country and with your people.” I imagine it is a bittersweet welcome.

Forecasters expected Matthew to dump up to 30 inches of rain in most communities, with some locales receiving up to 40 inches.

Haitian Senator Nenel Cassy described the situation as “truly catastrophic.”