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Stories From El Salvador: El Jute

This is the life of a refugee

  • Feb 28, 2019
  • 7:58 AM

Backlash Ensues After ¡Hola! Magazine Whitewashes Yalitza Aparicio

“I’ve always felt proud of who I am and where I come from,” is one of the quotes the widely-read magazine decided to highlight—ironically.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 4:55 PM

Cuba Expands Rights But Rejects Radical Change in Updated Constitution (OPINION)

This is how social change works these days in Cuba, my home country and the subject of my academic research.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 4:06 PM

Lima Group, UN Debate Political Involvement in Venezuela

The multilateral organization also urged the International Criminal Court to declare the blockage of aid by Maduro’s government a crime against humanity.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 12:42 PM

How This Group of Detroit Chingonas Clapped Back Against Negative Mexican Stereotypes and Caught the Attention of Washington

.“I just thought the images were really offensive,” she said. “Unfortunately, these images portray Mexicans as drunkards or prone to violence. These racist and derogatory messages are harmful to our country,” Detroit City Councilwoman Raquel Castañeda-López told Latino Rebels.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 11:38 AM

Hispanic Caucus Members Call for Full Investigation After Migrant Woman Gives Birth to Stillborn Child in ICE Custody

“We have heard several alarming stories of pregnant women receiving inadequate medical care and even miscarrying while in DHS custody,” Rep. Joaquin Castro said.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 9:30 AM

Venezuela and US Interventionism (PODCAST)

It can be complicated.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 8:40 AM

Foundation for Puerto Rico obtuvo el contrato de dinero CDBG-DR más jugoso sin someter propuesta

Según confirmó la presidenta y CEO de Foundation for Puerto Rico (FPR), Annie Mayol, la entidad tampoco pasó por un proceso competitivo para administrar los $37.5 millones en fondos federales.

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • 8:22 AM

NAHJ Statement on Treatment of Univision by President Maduro

Jorge Ramos is a respected journalist who has faced not one, but multiple physical hurdles placed in front of him by various governments.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 3:21 PM

With Five Journalists Killed in Mexico Since AMLO Came Into Power, Will Freedom of the Press Change Under His Term?

On February 16, journalist Reynaldo López was shot and killed in the northern Mexican state of Sonora.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 1:01 PM

As Pence Announces New Sanctions, Maduro Detains Top News Anchor Jorge Ramos

Pence also announced the U.S. would channel $56 million to neighboring countries to mitigate the flood of Venezuelans leaving the country.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 12:25 PM

How I Made It: Making Movies

Latino USA sits down with the band to discuss “Locura Colectiva,” one of their most ambitious tracks.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 12:23 PM

Stories From El Salvador: Angie

I am the proud daughter of a Salvadoreño Father.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 11:41 AM

Venezuela Crisis: Trump Threats to Maduro Evoke Bloody History of US Intervention in Latin America (OPINION)

Despite near global condemnation of Nicolás Maduro, any U.S. intervention in Venezuela would be controversial.

  • Feb 26, 2019
  • 9:20 AM

What VP Pence Said About Venezuela During the Lima Group Meeting in Bogotá

“To the good people of Venezuela: Seek your freedom. We will go with you. You go with God. Vayan con Dios,” the VP said.

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • 4:21 PM

My Great Expectations For Miles Morales (OPINION)

His magic is that he tells Black and Latino children that their stories matter.

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • 11:05 AM

Dear Democratic Presidential Campaigns: Communicating Correctly in Spanish to Voters Is Important, So Please Do a Better Job (OPINION)

In 2019, it should not be hard to have a Spanish speaker in your communications team from the very beginning.

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • 10:20 AM

At Least 4 Killed, Hundreds Injured in Venezuelan Border Clashes

The Venezuelan national guard (GNB) blocked humanitarian aid from entering the country, resulting in several standoffs.

  • Feb 25, 2019
  • 10:01 AM

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