Key Takeaways
- Christmas festivities have resumed in Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus due to the Gaza war.
- Honduras election officials declared Nasri Asfura president after a three-week vote count and fraud allegations.
- U.S. immigration enforcement measures are separating families, forcing older children into breadwinner roles.
Deep Dive
- Christmas festivities returned to Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus due to the war in Gaza.
- NPR's Hadil El-Shalci reported from Manger Square, describing a vibrant celebration with crowds and a large Christmas tree.
- Despite the return of festivities, residents continue to face increased checkpoints and military raids in the West Bank.
- Honduran election officials named conservative candidate Nasri Asfura the winner of the presidential election.
- Asfura won by less than 1% after a three-week vote count, amidst claims of fraud.
- The loser, Salvador Nasrulla, refused to concede, and NPR's Ada Peralta provided analysis from Mexico City.
- The Trump administration's immigration enforcement led to over 500,000 deportations and 65,000 individuals in detention.
- Families are being separated due to these policies, with older children in some cases becoming family breadwinners.
- NPR's Jasmine Gar reported on affected families, noting lawyers advise undocumented parents to set up emergency guardianship for their U.S.-born children.