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Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio: Working-Class Messages Resonate With Latino Voters
Donald Trump over-performed with Latino and Latina voters during the 2020 election. Latino Rebels asked both Latinos in the Senate GOP caucus, Marco Rubio (FL) and Ted Cruz (TX), to explain the rightward shift in Latino voters during last year’s presidential election.
Marco Rubio Sends (Yet Another) Unverified Venezuela Tweet, Blaming Power Outage on a ‘German Dam,’ Unaware That ‘Germán Dam’ Is a Journalist
Step away from the Twitter, senator.
Marco Rubio Goes All Marco Flojo in Support of Tillerson for Secretary of State
“Therefore, despite my reservations, I will support Mr. Tillerson’s nomination in committee and in the full Senate.”
Marco Rubio’s New Job Description: Music Critic and Tweet Deleted
Just when we thought that Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) was going out on a limb and telling the world that Pitbull ain't no Tupac or Eminem (TRUTH!), a story by NBC Latino published today just proves that Rubio is just another politician who likes to offer music critiques and delete tweets. Now the Miami native is […]
DACA Recipient: Senator Rubio Must Stop Political Games and Work to Help DREAMers (OPINION)
Marco Rubio and his fellow Republicans must stop the political games and work in a bipartisan manner to either protect DREAMers, or be responsible for the demise of a program that has changed lives, strengthened our nation, and reflected the best of who we are as a people.
Senator Rubio Slams Google Over Internet Balloons for Cuba
“They don’t want Internet in Cuba because they think it endangers their servers,” Rubio told Latino Rebels on Monday. “They have servers on the island. They want to do business there. That’s the problem with them.”
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.
Rubio Stands With Colombian President, but Other Senators Not so Sure
Latino Rebels asked some senators on Monday afternoon at the Capitol if the United States should reconsider its relationship with Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, who has been criticized for his lack of response towards the violence but has also called for dialogue with national strike leaders.
It’s Time for Florida Senators Rubio and Scott to Act and Help TPS Holders (OPINION)
This lack of leadership from representatives of Florida is unacceptable.
Sens. Menendez, Rubio, Durbin and Leahy Introduce TPS Bill for Venezuela
The bipartisan legislation seeks to grant Temporary Protected Status for eligible Venezuelans.
VIDEOS: What Trump (and Rubio) Said About the Change in US Cuba Policy
And we are kind back to 2014.
Rubio Attacked on Facebook by Assistant to Univision’s VP of News
In case you missed it, here is what Business Insider reported this week: A top assistant to a Univision news boss trashed Sen. Marco Rubio on his aide’s Facebook page, calling the Republican lawmaker a “loser” and “a token slave boy.” It’s the latest attack in a lengthy feud between the Florida senator and the […]
No Somos Rubios
Is the US Latino community going to educate the rest of the nation that Florida Senator Marco Rubio does NOT represent the views of Latino voters? The Miami Herald reported that the NO SOMOS RUBIOS campaign protested Rubio's appearance today in Miami. Here is an excerpt: In the lead-up to Rubio's speech, critics from […]
Cuba’s Top Diplomat for US Relations Says Ties at New Low
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s top diplomat in charge of relations with the United States said Thursday relations have sunk to a new low, and potentially could sink even lower with the appointment of Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as acting chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
A Venezuelan Weighs in on the Second Season of JACK RYAN and Its Suspicious Lack of Arepas
Ryan goes to Caracas as part of the team of U.S. senator Jim Moreno—who shares a couple of traits and none of the flaws of Marco Rubio.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Announces GOP Presidential Bid Days After Trump’s Indictment
MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Thursday, jumping into the crowded race just days after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez’s city.
Where Is Central America on the Political Map?
Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador’s nods to Russia and China are often read as a jealousy game in the U.S. bilateral relationship. Regional leaders claim sovereignty and multipolarity as their mantra. Experts say that non-ideological short-term calculus and a search for impunity are instead guiding their actions.
Will Biden Feel the Bad Bunny Effect and Mention Puerto Rico in SOTU? (OPINION)
First Lady Jill Biden appeared as a presenter at the Grammys on Sunday, just minutes after Bad Bunny gave an unapologetically Puerto Rican performance to open the show. Will her husband face the music and say something about Puerto Rico in his State of the Union address Tuesday night?
Latino Vote Surged in 2022 Elections, Experts Say
Latinos made up about one in 10 of the votes cast during the 2022 midterm elections, according to a study conducted by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Roughly 35 million Latinos were eligible to vote, representing 14 percent of the electorate.
2022 Elections: Latinos See Gains, But Many Races Still Too Close to Call
Latinos were running for top offices across 44 states, with political observers predicting a “historic” rise in Latino representation. Some elections have yet to be called, but even still, Latinos have made clear gains throughout the government.