Joaquin Castro
Joaquin Castro is a prominent American politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Texas's 20th congressional district since 2013. As a member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various progressive causes, including immigration reform, healthcare access, and education. Castro is known for his leadership roles within the House Foreign Affairs Committee, particularly focusing on issues related to the Western Hemisphere. He is also recognized for his twin brother, Julian Castro, who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Obama. Recently, Castro was in the news for urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to send a high-level U.S. delegation to the CARICOM summit amidst concerns over China's growing influence in the region.
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Joaquin Castro expressed hope for a full slate of strong candidates in the upcoming elections.
How James Talarico won – and the test his ‘politics of love’ now faces
United States· 2026-03-05
Joaquín Castro stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the U.S. was pushed into war by Israel.
ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے اپنے ہی وزیر خارجہ مارکو روبیو کو غلط ٹہرادیا
Pakistan· 2026-03-04
US Rep. Joaquin Castro criticized the deportation of a sick baby and his family by immigration authorities.
Joaquin Castro: Lawmaker says the US deported a sick baby, while authorities say the child was medically clearedUnited States· 2026-02-19
Congressman Joaquín Castro stated that there was no prior notice or justified explanation for the closure.
Fallas de comunicación y pruebas de láser antidrones, detrás del cierre del espacio aéreo en El Paso, reportan; Casa Blanca no fue alertada
Mexico· 2026-02-11
Rep. Joaquin Castro posted on social media that he picked up Liam Ramos's family and escorted them back to Minnesota.
Left-wing commentator falsely claims Bad Bunny halftime show kid was Liam RamosUnited States· 2026-02-09
Joaquín Castro represents the district in Texas where the detention center is located and visited it to check on Liam's conditions.
Una lección desde Minneapolis para el Ecuador | Cartas al Director | Opinión
Ecuador· 2026-02-08
Joaquin Castro is a Democratic member of Congress who escorted Liam and his father back to Minnesota.
Trump lawyers aim to deport five-year-old boy after judge ordered his release | US immigration
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Why Trump wants the GOP to ‘nationalize’ votingUnited States· 2026-02-03
Joaquín Castro is a Democratic politician from Texas who informed the public about Liam's release.
¿Qué pasará con Liam Conejo Ramos? Lo que sigue para el menor luego de ser liberado del ICE
Guatemala· 2026-02-03
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Trump dodges answer about his threat to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein jokeUnited States· 2026-02-03According to Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro, this story is breaking.
What’s Standing in the Way of Reopening the GovernmentUnited States· 2026-02-03
According to Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro, Liam Conejo Ramos and his father are back in Minneapolis after being released from a Texas detention facility.
Why Trump is closing the Kennedy Center for two yearsUnited States· 2026-02-02
Joaquín Castro traveled to Minneapolis with the child and his father.
El niño latino de 5 años detenido por el ICE es liberado junto con su padre por una orden judicial
Uruguay· 2026-02-02
US House representative Joaquin Castro reported on a five-year-old boy and his father being released from a Texas immigration detention center.
Trump news at a glance: Kennedy Center to close; Epstein case ‘over’, says deputy US attorney general | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Rep. Joaquin Castro helped escort the family after their release from detention.
Todd Blanche disputes asylum claim for 5-year-old, dad detained by ICEUnited States· 2026-02-02
Rep. Joaquin Castro escorted 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father out of an ICE detention center in Dilley, Texas.
ICE halts movement at Dilley facility over 2 measles casesUnited States· 2026-02-02Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on Liam Ramos's release.
More than 200 dead after mine collapse in Congo, according to rebel authoritiesUnited States· 2026-02-02
Joaquín Castro is a Democratic congressman who visited the detention center to ensure Liam and his father were released.
Liam Conejo Ramos y su padre son liberados del centro para migrantesGuatemala· 2026-02-02
Congressman Joaquin Castro advocated for Liam's release and shared updates on social media.
Mỹ trả tự do cho bé trai 5 tuổi bị ICE bắt giữ
Vietnam· 2026-02-02Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro reported on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Jake Tapper on Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the governmentUnited States· 2026-02-01
Joaquín Castro, a Texas Democratic congressman, advocated for Liam and his father's release.
Menino de 5 anos detido pelo ICE nos EUA volta para casa; veja vídeo
Brazil· 2026-02-01Joaquin Castro announced the release of a five-year-old from Ecuador and his father from a detention center in Texas.
Iz pridržanja izpustili petletnika iz Minnesote in njegovega očeta
Slovenia· 2026-02-01Texas representative Joaquin Castro confirmed that Liam and his father had returned home to Minnesota.
Five-year-old boy and father detained by Ice officers in Minnesota freed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-01
Joaquín Castro confirmed the release of Liam and his father via social media after visiting the detention center.
el niño de cinco años detenido por el ICE vuelve a Minneapolis tras orden de un juez federal
Colombia· 2026-02-01
Joaquín Castro is the congressman who helped escort Liam and Adrián back to Minnesota after their release.
El niño Liam Conejo, detenido por el ICE, regresa a Minneapolis tras ser liberado junto a su padre por orden de un juez | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
Spain· 2026-02-01
Joaquin Castro, a Democratic congressman from Texas, announced Liam's return home on social media.
Le petit Liam Conejo Ramos de retour à Minneapolis après plus d’une semaine de détention
France· 2026-02-01
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro confirmed that Liam and his father had returned home and picked them up from Dilley.
Five-year-old boy, father return to Minnesota after detention in Texas ICE facility
Canada· 2026-02-01Joaquin Castro is a US House representative who advocated for the release of Liam and his father.
Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father released from Texas detention center | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)United Kingdom· 2026-02-01Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro commented on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Heavy snow, icy roads leave North Carolina drivers strandedUnited States· 2026-02-01
Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro commented on the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
Iranian FM on Trump negotiations and warUnited States· 2026-02-01