Hispanic voters made up a quarter of the turnout in California recall election
09/15/2021
California governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall election this Tuesday, securing a double-digit victory with two-thirds of the votes counted.
Hala Ayala could become the first female lieutenant governor of Virginia
09/14/2021
The daughter of a Salvadorian and North African immigrant father and an Irish and Lebanese mother, Hala Ayala won the Democratic Party nomination for lieutenant governor in June, beating five opponents for the state's second-highest office.
In push for Latinos, Biden focuses on education
09/14/2021
The White House is focusing on educational opportunities for Latinos ahead of upcoming elections.
Government of Alberto Fernández hit hard by election loss in Argentina
09/14/2021
The defeat throughout the country generated a climate of war in the governing coalition. There is uncertainty over the reaction of Vice President Cristina Kirchner.
Amid push for support, Biden nominates three Latinos to key judicial roles
09/10/2021
The nominations come at a time in which Biden is actively reaching out to Latino communities across the country
Boston: Kim Janey receives key Latino endorsement
09/09/2021
Former candidate Jon Santiago dropped out of the race in July.
US will focus HLED talks on immigration
09/08/2021
After a gap of four years, the Biden administration will restart the High-level Economic Dialogue (HLED) between Mexico and the United States in Washington DC on Thursday.
Competition for Latinos heats up as Boston heads towards election
09/07/2021
Boston's Latino population now comprises just over 130,000 people - or 16% of all Latinos in the state of Massachusetts.
Amid massive rallies of support, Bolsonaro demands the Court to dismiss the judge investigating him
09/08/2021
"The head of the Court must destitute one of the Judges, or the Court could suffer unwanted consequences," threatened Bolsonaro, who achieved his goal of filling up the streets with followers.
Biden administration is weak against leftist regimes in Latin America, says RNC director
09/03/2021
Hispanic Director of Communications for the RNC, Jaime Florez, told LPO, "The RNC is concerned that the Democratic Party's leftist and most radical wing is exerting a lot of influence.
California Republican Larry Elder reaches out to Latinos ahead of recall election
09/03/2021
Larry Elder has been focusing heavily on education in his bid to woo Latino voters away from Gavin Newsom.
Despite worries of narco-elections in Mexico, White House vows "to do nothing, for now"
09/02/2021
Sources within the Biden administration told LPO they don't want to sour their relationship with AMLO, whose help is needed to control migration.
Despite Latino and Republican objections, Illinois Dems pass new legislative map
09/01/2021
Ahead of Tuesday's vote, several prominent Latinos and Latino organizations had voiced their objections to the process, arguing that that the maps were unconstitutional because they largely relied on data from the American Community Survey rather than the 2020 census.
End to Trump's "regime change": Guaidó agrees to participate in Venezuela's elections
09/01/2021
With the United States and the European Union as possible observers, Juan Guaidó had no choice but to accept the elections. He was set to confirm this week.
Bolsonaro calls Biden a "leftist" and says he has an obsession with the environment
08/31/2021
Brazil's president acknowledged that the environmental issue is an obstacle to their relationship.
California Latinos split on Newsom recall election
08/31/2021
Some prominent Latino politicians are calling for Latinos to back Gavin Newsom amid slipping support among the community.
Inside Illinois' redistricting battle
08/30/2021
The Illinois House and Senate are expected to meet in Springfield on Tuesday for a one-day special session to redraw state legislative district maps for a second time.
Many Latinos can't vote in Virginia, says councilman David Farajollahi
08/31/2021
In January, councilman David Farajollahi made history by becoming the first Hispanic and Persian to serve on city council in Manassas, Virginia.
Austin intel center said to conduct 'invasive' surveillance of Latinos
08/29/2021
The Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) uses technology to conduct invasive surveillance on a wide array of Austin residents.
With recall looming, California GOP takes aim at Gavin Newsom
08/27/2021
The California Republican Party this week filed a complaint alleging that Newsom failed to report over $3 million in interests.
Argentina: possible rate hikes cause Edenor shares to soar on Wall Street
08/31/2021
The minister finalizes the details of next year's Budget that will define the energy subsidy policy. The strong daily rise of 23 percent of the Manzano distributor discounts a rate increase.
"There can be a Dictatorship South of the Border of the United States"
08/25/2021
In an exclusive interview with LPO at the historic Hay-Adams Hotel, Marko Cortés of the National Action Party (PAN) and Jesús Zambrano of the Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) discussed the nature of their visit to Washington, the political persecution against opposition leaders, and the US-Mexico bilateral relationship.
Mexico's main opponent denounced López Obrador's persecution and left the country
08/26/2021
National Autonomist Party member Ricardo Anaya accused AMLO of inventing a court case to remove him from the 2024 elections.
"Biden is the root cause of migration," says RNHA President
08/26/2021
In an exclusive interview with LPO, the National Chairwoman of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly (RNHA), Betty Cardenas, discussed the RNHA's outreach strategy for engaging the Latino community and why Republicans will win the midterm elections next year.
First Latino ever to serve on the Alexandria City Council seeks reelection
08/26/2021
Councilman Canek Aguirre, who is originally from Los Angeles and the son of Mexican immigrants from the state of Puebla, stands out as a progressive leader focused on improving the lives of all Alexandrians.
Latino Democrats throw support behind voting rights bill
08/26/2021
The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is expected to meet stiff resistance in the Senate.
The LIBRE initiative believes latinos will define the future of US politics
08/23/2021
"I think that Governor DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio will be reelected in 2022,", says Director of Public Affairs at The LIBRE Initiative, César Grajales.
"For Latinos, the way to go is with Terry McAuliffe," says DLOV President
08/25/2021
Voters will determine Virginia's next governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general. members of the House of Delegates, and some local offices on November 2.
"Maduro's government has made the poor poorer"
08/27/2021
The former governor of Lara and former presidential candidate, Henri Falcón, spoke with LPO regarding the regional elections in November and the critical situation faced by Venezuela.
Texas Republicans eye South Texas ahead of 2022 election
08/25/2021
Texas Republicans are expanding outreach efforts in heavily Latino communities such as Laredo and McAllen.
Latino vote 'critical' in Rhode Island, says Secretary of State
08/18/2021
Nellie Margarita Gorbea is the first hispanic elected to statewide office in all of New England. If elected, she may now become the first Puerto Rican governor in the United States.
Endorsements from Latinos 'huge' as election looms, says Boston mayoral candidate
08/24/2021
On August 18, more than one hundred Latino community leaders publicly endorsed Michelle Wu, from fields ranging from small business owners and radio show hosts to a retired judge, immigration advocates and military veterans.
Democrats should 'tell authentic stories' to reach Latinos, says former Bernie Sanders advisor
08/23/2021
Junelle Cavero Harnal, a former advisor to Bernie Sanders and Head of Political at H Code, believes that an effort to explain why policies matter to Latino households will help the Democrats gain their support in upcoming elections.
Meet Baltimore's first - and only - Latina city councilperson
08/19/2021
Councilwoman Odette Ramos believes that the city's growing Latino population will become increasingly active in local politics.
Time to end 'dynastic politics' in the Bronx, council candidate says
08/20/2021
Marcos Sierra says that ending political dynasties from affluent areas of the borough will help attract new Latino and African American voters.
"The political force of Latinos grows each year in California," says expert.
08/16/2021
"In California we are 15.6 million Latinos living in the state. We are a huge social and political force, so it is very important that Latinos participate in elections," says Senior Policy Manager at Latino Community Foundation, Eduardo Garcia.
Re-election of Alberto Fernández in Argentina impacted by the First Lady's photo scandal
08/26/2021
Photos revealed the first lady Fabiola Yañez celebrating her birthday amid quarantine requirements. The negative impact on the polls could take the president out of the race in 2023.
Afghanistan disaster hits Key Biden Adviser for Latin America
08/17/2021
Jack Sullivan, the White House National Security Adviser, is exposed with the crisis in Kabul. More on the views of Mexican generals.
"The Taliban are seeking international support"
08/18/2021
LPO spoke with Middle East specialist Ezekiel Kopel about the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
"There will be Plenty of Latinos Running in 2022," says CEO of Latino Victory
08/13/2021
In an exclusive interview with LPO, Nathalie Rayes said that Latino Victory has a "robust list" of endorsed candidates that the organization will be rolling out over the course of the next several months.
DC's Latinos eye political power despite flat growth rate
08/12/2021
According to census data released on Thursday, the district's Hispanic or Latino population stood at 11.3% in April 2020, or 77,652 people out of a total population of 679,545.
New York's only Socialist candidate takes aim at rivals' pro-police messaging
08/13/2021
Colombian American Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) activist Cathy Rojas is only openly socialist candidate on the ballot in New York City.
Latino organizations vow to fight for political voice amid redistricting fears
08/11/2021
Latinos, on the other hand, are expected to be the fastest growing demographic in the country in census results announced later this week.
Redistricting may harm New York state's Latino voters, experts warn
08/10/2021
Heavily Latino parts of New York are at risk of being disproportionately impacted by political redistricting following the most recent census.
Vaca Muerta shale output reaches level competitive with Texas
08/05/2021
Even with barrel prices below international values, the profitability of the sector remains high. More on the Vista case.
Spanish
En la Casa Blanca preocupa la denuncia de narco-elección en México: "Pero no haremos nada por ahora"
09/02/2021
Fuentes de la administración de Biden explicaron a LPO que no quieren ensuciar la relación con AMLO, porque necesitan que mantenga los controles migratorios.
Aislado, Guaidó ahora aceptaría participar de las elecciones de Venezuela
08/31/2021
Con Estados Unidos y la Unión Europa como posibles observadores, Juan Guaidó no tuvo otra opción que aceptar los comicios. Lo confirmaría esta semana.
Kerry le pidió a Alberto Fernández que organice una cumbre climática y confirma la buena relación con Biden
09/02/2021
Se lo propuso cuando se reunieron en Roma. Argentina será la anfitriona de manera virtual.
Los encuestadores advierten sobre un crecimiento del voto bronca en Argentina
08/31/2021
El enojo con la clase política están en niveles históricos y la apatía ya se vio en la baja participación de los comicios provinciales.
Bolsonaro calificó a Biden de "izquierdista" y dijo que tiene una obsesión con el medio ambiente
08/30/2021
El presidente de Brasil reconoció que el tema ambiental es un obstáculo para la relación.
El procurador de México expuesto por la falta de pruebas en su acusación contra el líder opositor
08/30/2021
El presidente López Obrador le pidió a su procurador Gertz Manero que difunda el expediente contra el líder del PAN, Ricardo Anaya.
"Si no hay una recuperación económica, la derecha puede volver a gobernar España""
08/27/2021
LPO dialogó con el investigador de la Universidad de Lisboa, David Veloso Larraz, sobre los principales temas de la coyuntura y los desafíos del gobierno de Pedro Sánchez frente al avance de las derechas
"Biden es la causa fundamental de la migración"
08/27/2021
En una entrevista con LPO, la presidenta de la Asamblea Nacional Hispana Republicana (RNHA), Betty Cardenas, anticipó la estrategia del Partido Republicano para ganar el voto latino.
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Los zapatistas acusan al gobernador de Chiapas de narco y alertan una guerra civil
09/21/2021
En un documento emitido este fin de semana al que llamaron "Chiapas al borde de la guerra civil", el Subcomandante Insurgente Galeano vinculó a Rutilio Escandón con el narcotráfico.
Dura advertencia de Cristina Kirchner: "Le pido a Alberto que honre mi decisión de proponerlo como presidente"
09/17/2021
La vicepresidenta escribió una carta en la que destroza al entorno presidencial y le pide al presidente que respete al "pueblo".
Ante Díaz-Canel, AMLO volvió a pedir a Biden terminar con el bloqueo a Cuba
09/16/2021
"EU se ve mal impidiendo el bienestar", dijo. El Presidente cubano acusó enfrentar una "campaña de odio" en redes.
El delator de Lula confesó que no pagó coimas y expuso el método judicial de Moro
09/16/2021
Leó Pinheiro, ex Ceo de la empresa constructora OAS, firmó una carta en donde se retracta respecto de la acusación contra Lula por pago de coimas.
Crisis en Argentina: Fernández quiere cancelar su gira a México para no dejar el Gobierno en manos de Cristina Kirchner
09/16/2021
En plena disputa con su vicepresidente dejaría de asistir al foro de la CELAC en CDMX. Una diputada kirchnerista lo tildó de "enfermo" y "mequetrefe".
Top Stories
Afghanistan disaster hits Key Biden Adviser for Latin America
08/17/2021
Jack Sullivan, the White House National Security Adviser, is exposed with the crisis in Kabul. More on the views of Mexican generals.
Exclusive: Biden's son sells works of art in Mexico and concerns officials linked with White House
07/21/2021
Politicians and entrepreneurs have been purchasing the artwork. The warning comes from officials linked with the Democratic Party.
Republicans push "working-class" message to reach Latino communities
07/26/2021
Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham believe that Latino voters will swing right if they believe Republicans are the party of working class Americans.
Exclusive: the Pope intensifies contact with Pelosi and awaits her arrival as Biden's ambassador
07/28/2021
The speaker of the House of Representatives will leave office in 2022, according to Vatican representatives.
Special Report
Meet the White House Latino Task Force on Covid-19
07/20/2021
Latinos are playing key roles in the the Biden White House's Covid-19 Response Team as it works to prevent further tragedy and get the United States back on track.
Special Report
Meet the White House Public Engagement Team
07/30/2021
Latinos are playing a key role in the White House's Public Engagement team, which is responsible for creating and coordinating direct dialogue between the Biden-Harris administration and the diverse American public .
This Week
"AMLO'S Strategy of Poking the Bear is Not the Best Way to Work with Biden"
07/28/2021
"Statements that tend to be symbolic in nature can wind up having a real impact that nobody anticipated. Even if the Biden administration gets it, that this is just talk, it makes it harder for Biden to do things with him," says Andrew Rudman.
Republicans push "working-class" message to reach Latino communities
07/26/2021
Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham believe that Latino voters will swing right if they believe Republicans are the party of working class Americans.
Bilingual outreach efforts key to securing Latino support for Democrats, Senators say
07/25/2021
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told LPO that "the Latino community is the future of America".
Inside Vanessa Gibson's campaign to win over the majority-Latino Bronx
07/27/2021
Vanessa Gibson is likely to become the Bronx's first non-Latino borough president in 35 years.
Latino voters begin to flex political muscle in Georgia
07/28/2021
The number of Latino voters in Georgia rose more than 57% between 2016 and 2020.
National infrastructure plan will benefit Latinos, woo Democratic voters, says Adriano Espaillat
07/30/2021
New York representative Adriano Espaillat believes that moves to create jobs and create opportunities in Latino communities will benefit the Democrats
Exclusive Interview
"There's opportunity for regime change in Cuba"
07/28/2021
Former Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Arturo Valenzuela, discussed the current situation in Cuba, the importance of the Latino vote in the upcoming midterms elections, and President Joe Biden's foreign policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean.
California Governor sees Latino support slip as recall election looms
08/05/2021
The number of California Latinos who favor recalling Governor Newsom has grown over time.
"One in Five Latinos Are Behind on their Rental Payments", says UnidosUS expert.
08/04/2021
The end of the US eviction moratorium may have a significant impact on Latinos across the country, according to UnidosUS senior vice president Eric Rodriguez.
Support rises among voters for earned pathway to citizenship
08/06/2021
A majority of Democrats and Republicans favor a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, farmworkers, essential workers and TPS recipients.
DC's Latino Caucus sets sights on "next generation" of Latino local politicians
08/03/2021
The DCLC hopes to get "multiple" Latinos elected to local office in the coming years, according to President Joe Barrios
"Latinos were undercounted in the Census," says expert
08/20/2021
"The Arizona legislature is trying to suppress the Latino vote because they see the trends that Latinos continue to gain more numbers and therefore more political clout," says Joseph Garcia, VP at Chicanos Por La Causa.
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Analysis
Did New York's Ranked-Choice Voting help or harm Latino voters?
07/13/2021
Ranked-choice voting in New York City's mayoral primary has been met with mixed reviews from candidates and voters alike.
Mexican Foreign Affairs Minister challenges AMLO and launches presidential candidacy
07/15/2021
"They consider me dead, but I am still alive," Marcelo Ebrard said in a private meeting and in a clear message to Lopez Obrador, who supports the candidacy of the Head of Government of Mexico City, Claudia Sheibaum. This is an LPO scoop.
"Bolsonaro wants to eliminate all public companies"
07/14/2021
LPO spoke with Paulão, a deputy from the Workers' Party, about Bolsonaro's project to privatize Latin America's largest post service.
"Díaz-Canel has no symbolic capital and many do not recognize him as legitimate"
07/15/2021
LPO spoke with Yery Menéndez García, director of Hearings, Monitoring and Impact of the Cuban site "El Toque" about the protests on the island.
Washington
The DCLC hopes to get "multiple" Latinos elected to local office in the coming years, according to President Joe Barrios
New York
Giuliani is a law enforcement candidate, pledging to combat crime in Latino and minority communities. "Crime is rising the fastest in Latino areas".
Boston
On August 18, more than one hundred Latino community leaders publicly endorsed Michelle Wu, from fields ranging from small business owners and radio show hosts to a retired judge, immigration advocates and military veterans.
Cuba
Two Republican Senators Break With Party Over Cuba Embargo
07/14/2021
Moran, Cassidy Break With GOP Senate Hardliners Over Cuba Embargo.
"Díaz-Canel has no symbolic capital and many do not recognize him as legitimate"
07/15/2021
LPO spoke with Yery Menéndez García, director of Hearings, Monitoring and Impact of the Cuban site "El Toque" about the protests on the island.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar urges Biden to help the people of Cuba now
07/20/2021
Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) has been at the frontlines of the unprecedented protests that erupted against the current Cuban government in South Florida. Makes clear call to Biden administration: "provide the internet and help the people of Cuba now."
Venezuela
Argentina seeks presidency of Celac to mediate the crisis in Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua
07/25/2021
The government will seek the consensus of the 33 countries of the bloc. He would take over office at the Presidents' summit in September.
Maduro opens dialogue with opposition and wants the US and Europe as election observers
06/30/2021
It seeks to emerge from international isolation ahead of the regional elections on November 21. The importance of dollarizing the economy as a protective shield for the regime.
OAS
AMLO risks further alienating United States after OAS comments, expert says
07/26/2021
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called for the Organization of American States to be replaced, risking further strain on Mexico's relationship with the US.
Almagro denies differences with Biden over Venezuela and attributes tensions to México and Argentina
07/14/2021
The OAS secretary general began to shift the Trump discourse that sought a "change of regime" in Venezuela, to conform to the democrat's view of the region.
US lawmakers urge OAS to 'support the Cuban people'
07/21/2021
18 members of Congress signed a letter calling on the Commission to denounce the Cuban government.
Mexico
Mexico's main opponent denounced López Obrador's persecution and left the country
08/26/2021
National Autonomist Party member Ricardo Anaya accused AMLO of inventing a court case to remove him from the 2024 elections.
Sarukhán: "Diplomacy with Mexico returning to normal in Biden era"
03/06/2021
Diplomacy between the US and Mexico is going back to "normalcy", with both sides willing to look past differences for the sake of a stable working relationship, according to Arturo Sarukhán, Mexico's former ambassador in Washington
Latam
Argentina: possible rate hikes cause Edenor shares to soar on Wall Street
08/31/2021
The minister finalizes the details of next year's Budget that will define the energy subsidy policy. The strong daily rise of 23 percent of the Manzano distributor discounts a rate increase.
Argentina now faces the risk of a default with China over dams
08/05/2021
The breach of the contract for the construction of the Santa Cruz dams triggered the claims of Chinese banks for a loan of U$ 4.7 billion.
Exclusive
Can Marco Lopez become Arizona's first Latino governor in 45 years?
07/21/2021
Lopez believes that a strong focus on jobs and education will help him win over Latino voters and Republicans alike.
Interview
"The Taliban are seeking international support"
08/18/2021
LPO spoke with Middle East specialist Ezekiel Kopel about the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan.
Sources within the Biden administration told LPO they don't want to sour their relationship with AMLO, whose help is needed to control migration.
White House
Latinos are playing a key role in the White House's Public Engagement team, which is responsible for creating and coordinating direct dialogue between the Biden-Harris administration and the diverse American public .
The Hill
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) calls the Biden administration's effort "shameful"
Latino Vote
Hispanic voters made up a quarter of the turnout in California recall election
09/15/2021
California governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall election this Tuesday, securing a double-digit victory with two-thirds of the votes counted.
Politics
The nominations come at a time in which Biden is actively reaching out to Latino communities across the country
World
The speaker of the House of Representatives will leave office in 2022, according to Vatican representatives.
Latam
The defeat throughout the country generated a climate of war in the governing coalition. There is uncertainty over the reaction of Vice President Cristina Kirchner.
Mexico
Sources within the Biden administration told LPO they don't want to sour their relationship with AMLO, whose help is needed to control migration.
