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In the Midst of the Delta Variant Surge, a Cautious Ray of Hope With the Decline of Latino COVID-19 Deaths
Despite much darkness and gloom regarding the massive loss of Latino lives and the recent surge of the Delta variant, there is a ray of hope.
Menendez Bursts Rubio’s Internet Balloons Proposal for Cuba
“If you have balloons, it has an omnidirectional signal. I know the balloon is there. I know the signal comes down. I block it,” said Menendez, who like Rubio, is of Cuban descent.
Sanders Supports Overruling Parliamentarian to Pass Immigration Reform
“The time is very long overdue for us to have comprehensive reform and why many people say it will be in there,” Senator Sanders told Latino Rebels on Tuesday afternoon, “but this is something that will need to go through the parliamentarian.”
Mexican Mothers Expelled From Swimming Pool for Listening to Spanish-Language Music
The event happened last Monday, July 12 at the Flex Fitness and Recreation Center pool where the eight women and their kids were having a fun time and decided to play music on a speaker.
Senate Considers Requiring Women to Register for Military Draft
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Angus King (D-ME) told Latino Rebels on Monday afternoon that a proposal by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) requiring all Americans, including women, to register for the military draft will be debated “over the next couple of days” in the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Judge Orders End to DACA, Current Enrollees Safe for Now
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge in Texas on Friday ordered an end to an Obama-era program that prevented the deportations of some immigrants brought into the United States as children, putting new pressure for action on President Joe Biden and Democrats who now control Congress.
UCLA Study Says US Is Behind 79 Other Countries in Preventing Detention of Migrant Children
The study also noted that only 11% of 150 countries have laws protecting migrant children from detention.
Senators Express Bipartisan Support for Cuban Protestors, Remain Divided Over US Embargo
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Latino Rebels returned to the Capitol this week where on Monday afternoon and Tuesday we asked Senators to comment on reports of unrest in Cuba over existing shortages of food and medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuba, Haiti Stir Fresh Political Pressures for US President
WASHINGTON (AP) — They are two tiny Caribbean states whose intractable problems have vexed U.S. presidents for decades. Now, Haiti and Cuba are suddenly posing a growing challenge for President Joe Biden that could have political ramifications for him in the battleground state of Florida.
Latino Rebels and Futuro Media Win Unanimous Decision for Capitol Press Pass
Membership in the Daily Press Gallery gives Futuro, the Harlem-based publisher of Latino Rebels, full press access to the Capitol complex for their correspondent.
Coronado Unified School District Appeals CIF’S Probation for Tortilla-Throwing Incident
Board members decided not to accept the penalty and filed an appeal last Tuesday following the CIF’s decision to place the team on probation through the 2023-24 school year and vacate their 2020-21 regional championship.
Amid Protests, Colombia President Iván Duque Proposes Anti-Vandalism Law
Two months after the outbreak of nationwide protests in Colombia, which have left 74 dead so far, President Ivan Duque on Wednesday asked the Congress to consider an anti-vandalism law to “prevent violence in demonstrations.”
The COVID Corruption Scandals of Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro
Calls for impeachment grow louder in Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro finds himself at the center of various scandals and investigations into his government’s handling of the COVID pandemic.
The Fight For Abortion Rights In The Dominican Republic (A Latino USA Podcast)
A legal reform might be closer than ever before: activists have found an opportunity to fight for what are called the three “causales” —or three grounds— after a historic government change has led to a revision of the country’s penal code.
Chauvin Gets 22 1/2 Years in Prison for George Floyd’s Death
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd, whose dying gasps under Chauvin’s knee led to the biggest outcry against racial injustice in the U.S. in generations.
White House: Undocumented Parents Eligible for July Child Tax Credit Payments From IRS
“If the parent and the child have an ITIN [Individual Taxpayer Identification Number], that should suffice for the family to be able to receive the credit,” First Lady Jill Biden’s chief of staff Julissa Reynoso told Latino Rebels.
You Want To Talk About Hot Cheetos? (A Latino USA Podcast)
This controversy is so much more than just about a fiery red snack but a story about race, identity, culture, and the stories that we choose to believe.
Texas’ Abbott Leads GOP Push for Trump-Style Border Measures
In recent weeks, the Texas governor has rolled out get-tough plans and rhetoric not seen before even in Texas, where Republicans have spent a decade making border security the centerpiece of their agenda.
LULAC Calls Tortilla-Throwing Incident at High School Basketball Game a ‘Premeditated Assault on Latinos’
“What kind of people and community would allow this type of hateful behavior?” LULAC national president Domingo Garcia said in a statement.
The Explosion That Left Half of Puerto Rico in Darkness
At a Friday press conference, LUMA Energy CEO Wayne Stensby claimed that the company projected that they would be able to restore electricity to remaining customers by 6 p.m. Friday night.
Bukele: Opposition Will Never Return to Power
El Faro confirmed that both the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and the High Command of the National Civil Police also stood for the oath and pledged their loyalty to the president.