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Mexico Virus Cases, Deaths Continue High, Reopening Remote
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The planned next stage of reopening of businesses in Mexico appeared to be put off once again Friday, as new confirmed cases and deaths continued at near-record levels.
Yulín Cruz on China COVID-19 Joke: ‘If I Hurt Anybody by That, I Apologize’
“It was said without wanting to harm anybody but one needs to say that it can be offensive. If I hurt anybody by that, I apologize. My track record is clear,” Yulín Cruz told David Begnaud of CBS News.
Vulnerable US Latino Communities Hard Hit by COVID-19
As the coronavirus spreads deeper across America, it’s ravaging through Latino communities from the suburbs of the nation’s capital to the farm fields of Florida to the sprawling suburbs of Phoenix and countless areas in between.
Letter From Former Puerto Rico Senator Says Election Fraud Would Occur in Florida If PR Voting Bill Becomes Law
The letter was also sent to several members of Congress, the National Association of Secretaries of State and the head of the Federal Election Commission.
Latino USA Presents: Resistance And Loss In The Age Of COVID-19 With Edwidge Danticat
In conversation with Maria Hinojosa, Edwidge Danticat reached back to several cases of police violence against Black men and women in New York City in the ’80s and ’90s, cases that echo the current moment.
Following Supreme Court Rules in Favor of DACA, Advocates Reflect on What the Decision Means
The measure affects more than 700,000 DACA recipients, also known as DREAMers.
Video Resurfaces of Puerto Rican TV Host Saying the N-Word on WAPA-TV Show
Latino Rebels has contacted both WAPA-TV and “Lo sé todo” about the clip in question. As of this posting, nobody from the network or the show has returned messages for comments.
Mexico Posts Record 5,662 New Coronavirus Cases in One Day
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico posted another record one-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 5,662, while 667 more deaths were reported Thursday.
Puerto Rico Gov Unveils Budget Critics Say Is Unrealistic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Thursday promised wage increases for teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public workers, unveiling a government budget higher than the one submitted by a federal control board that oversees the island’s finances.
DREAMers Celebrate SCOTUS Decision, Vowing to Continue Fight for Immigration Reform
DREAMers celebrated what was an unexpected victory in a majority conservative court.
A Teen’s Killing Stirs Black Lives Matter Protests in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When Rafaela Matos saw police helicopters over her favela and heard gunshots, she fell to her knees and asked God to protect her son, João Pedro. Then she called the boy to make sure he was OK.
COVID-19 Cases Quadruple at Federal Migrant Detention Center in Arizona
Arizona is among several states in the Southwest that reported record increases this week in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Ecuador Officials to Investigate Corruption in Hospitals
At least 50 public hospitals in Ecuador are under investigation after allegations arose that provinces where National Assembly members live were allocated more supplies to combat COVID-19 than others.
Court Rejects Trump Bid to End Young Immigrants’ Protections
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.
UPDATE: Univision Cancels El Azote Program and Terminates Contract With Dávila Colón
“Upon investigating his broadcast, Univision has immediately terminated its contract with Mr. Colon and canceled his program. We deeply regret the utterance of this slur on our air in Puerto Rico,” a Univision Communications statement said.
PEW: 75% of Americans Support Permanent Status Pathway for Undocumented Population
“There should be a way for them to stay in the country legally, if certain requirements are met” was the top answer in the poll.
Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
ATLANTA (AP) — Prosecutors brought murder charges Wednesday against the white Atlanta police officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in the back, saying that the black man posed no deadly threat and that the officer kicked him and offered no medical treatment for over 2 minutes as he lay dying on the ground.
Group of Independent Journalists Create Online Platform ‘Belly of the Beast’ to Tell Cuba’s Untold Stories
“We seek to fill the void left by media coverage of Cuba by investigating the impact of U.S. policy towards the island and the money and interests driving that policy,” the founders told Latino Rebels.
Latino USA Presents: The Lone Legislator
Today on Latino USA, a story from over 100 years ago, when an intrepid Texas state representative named José Tomás Canales led an investigation into the abuses of the Texas Rangers.
OAS Calls on Guyanese Government to Accept Election Results
The OAS and CARICOM both stated that the recount was accurate, despite some irregularities.
Cuando las vidas negras no importan: How Puerto Ricans Can Change Conversations on Race and Racism (OPINION)
Race in Puerto Rico has always been associated with phenotype and ancestry. The false discourse of “we’re all mixed” has led to systemic racism being dismissed or reduced to phenotype.