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Sanders Faces Attacks in Democrats’ Debate-Stage Clash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Democrats unleashed a roaring assault against Bernie Sanders’ electability and seized on Mike Bloomberg’s past with women in the workplace in a raucous debate Tuesday night that tested the strength of the two men leading their party’s presidential nomination fight.
How Dominicans Are Protesting Across the Globe
From New York City to Prague, here’s how Dominicans are taking a stand.
As a Young Cuban-American, I’m Defending Bernie Sanders (OPINION)
These disingenuous attacks against Bernie Sanders have been deeply offensive and hurtful, as I see these political hacks using my grandfather’s suffering and that of other political prisoners to advance their cynical political agenda.
Puerto Rico Governor Believes Fatal Shooting Is Hate Crime
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The recent killing of a person believed to be a transgender woman that has shocked and angered many in Puerto Rico is likely a hate crime, Gov. Wanda Vázquez said Tuesday.
SCOTUS Closes Courthouse Door on Slain Mexican Teen’s Family
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday to close the courthouse door on the parents of a Mexican teenager who was shot dead over the border by an American agent.
Chilean President Calls for ‘Stability’ After Weekend Protests
His statements followed a weekend of protests where a confrontation between police and at least 150 protestors happened outside the Viña del Mar music festival.
Generational Split Among SC Black Voters Could Hurt Biden
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For James Felder, the question of which presidential candidate to support in the South Carolina primary has never been terribly complicated. The 80-year-old civil rights activist has always backed Joe Biden, appreciative of the eight years he spent as the No. 2 to the first black president.
The Mike Bloomberg We Remember: New Yorkers of Color Pen Open Letter to Super Tuesday Voters
“We could write books that would fill libraries about the harm that Bloomberg caused New Yorkers—harm that has lasting effects to today,” the signers said.
Dominicans in Tampa Join Protest Against Canceled Elections
“This is a message from all the Dominicans in the Tampa Bay area who feel outraged and tired of the government over there that has stolen everything,” David Aquino said in Spanish.
PRESENTE.ORG and #DIGNIDADLITERARIA Urge NY Gov Cuomo to Investigate Systematic Discrimination in Hiring and Book Publishing
Following nationwide call to action in the wake of AMERICAN DIRT, published by Macmillan/Flatiron, activists denounce the “Big Five” for publishing only 300 Latino books out of 300,000 published each year.
Democrats Unload on Sanders in Likely Debate Preview
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Bernie Sanders is facing the greatest test of his presidential campaign as his Democratic rivals prepare to launch a series of attacks on the Vermont senator during what could be a pivotal debate on the eve of the South Carolina primary.
Ex-Guatemala Prosecutor Granted Asylum in US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala’s former chief prosecutor said Monday she has been granted asylum in the United States, in the face of charges filed in her home country that she claims are retaliation for her anti-corruption campaign.
UN Study: 1 of Every 3 Venezuelans Is Facing Hunger
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — One of every three people in Venezuela is struggling to put enough food on the table to meet minimum nutrition requirements as the nation’s severe economic contraction and political upheaval persists, according to a study published Sunday by the U.N. World Food Program.
Live From Latino USA: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré
The band visited the Latino USA office to play “Nuestras Raíces” and “Amor Arrayano.”
Now That Sanders Crushed the Nevada Latino Vote, What About Future States?
What the next series of states means for the Democratic front-runner and Latinos.
NALEO: Nearly 4 Million Latino Voters in California Expected to Cast Ballots in 2020 Election
Latino voters expected to play a critical role in the outcome of the California Democratic Primary.
Police Officers and Military Exchange Gunfire in Haiti
Police officers protesting pay and working conditions disrupted the first day of Haiti’s Carnival.
‘Deportation With a Layover:’ US Sends Migrants to Guatemala
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — After he was involved in a fender bender with a gang member, the Honduran delivery driver was in trouble: The accident wasn’t his fault, but he couldn’t pay the damages, and the other driver threatened to kill him.
The Latino and Latina Political Leaders of… New Hampshire
Latino Rebels Radio: February 23, 2020
AP Interview: Venezuela’s Guaidó Extols Trump Alliance
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition leader Juan Guaidó said Friday that he trusts U.S. President Donald Trump’s “firm and determined” backing following a White House meeting aimed at helping him steer crisis-stricken Venezuela toward a democratic transition.
Sanders Wins Nevada Caucuses, Takes National Democratic Lead
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bernie Sanders scored a resounding victory in Nevada’s presidential caucuses on Saturday, cementing his status as the Democrats’ national front-runner amid escalating tensions over whether he’s too liberal to defeat President Donald Trump.