Mario Russell

Mario Russell

expert United States

Mario Russell is the executive director of the US-based Center for Migration Studies, where he advocates for the rights of asylum seekers and emphasizes the need for updates to legal definitions regarding asylum claims, particularly those fleeing violence from drug cartels. He highlights the challenges faced by victims of cartel violence in the US asylum process, noting that many are categorized under political grounds due to the profound social and political power of these gangs, which often operate as de facto governing entities in their regions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
29,148
Power
1,159$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,148 $2,700,000 1,159$
Totals 1 67,886,011 29,148 $2,700,000 1,159$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Mario Russell, the executive director of the US-based Center for Migration Studies, believes the legal definitions of who can claim asylum should be updated. 6

BBC: Victims of violent cartels tell BBC they now hide from US authorities