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We will back on December 1. #HappyThanksgiving to all. And thank you for making this year a fabulous one for @thelatinonewsletter.org.
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We will back on December 1. #HappyThanksgiving to all. And thank you for making this year a fabulous one for @thelatinonewsletter.org.
New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org
United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico
Procurement record shows the Department of Defense plans to spend more than $30 million in 2026
United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico
Procurement record shows the Department of Defense plans to spend more than $30 million in 2026
United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — As President Donald Trump weighs possible military action against Venezuela and the United States amasses the largest presence in the Caribbean in over 35 years, the Department of Defense (...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org
United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico
Procurement record shows the Department of Defense plans to spend more than $30 million in 2026
United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico
Procurement record shows the Department of Defense plans to spend more than $30 million in 2026
Here is Francisco Aviles Pino sharing more about his #SelenaYLosDinos Netflix documentary story for @thelatinonewsletter.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Here is Francisco Aviles Pino sharing more about his #SelenaYLosDinos Netflix documentary story for @thelatinonewsletter.org
New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org
ICE Arrests Aided by Puerto Rico Vehicle Registration Data
Court documents show agents have access to more Puerto Rico data than previously known publicly
ICE Arrests Aided by Puerto Rico Vehicle Registration Data
Court documents show agents have access to more Puerto Rico data than previously known publicly
ICE Arrests Aided by Puerto Rico Vehicle Registration Data
SAN JUAN — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has access to a database containing Puerto Rican vehicle registration data, including license plates and owner information, according to feder...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 AM
New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org
ICE Arrests Aided by Puerto Rico Vehicle Registration Data
Court documents show agents have access to more Puerto Rico data than previously known publicly
ICE Arrests Aided by Puerto Rico Vehicle Registration Data
Court documents show agents have access to more Puerto Rico data than previously known publicly
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For my latest PressingIssues.org story, I connected with @conmijente.bsky.social about its new APAGA EL ODIO (Stop the Hate) campaign.
Both Univision and Telemundo sent me statements about the campaign and why they ran DHS ads on Spanish-language TV.
Both Univision and Telemundo sent me statements about the campaign and why they ran DHS ads on Spanish-language TV.
Campaign Calls on Univision and Telemundo to Stop Airing Anti-Immigrant Ads
Mijente’s latest petition says broadcasting DHS commercials betrays Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S.
pressingissues.org
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
For my latest PressingIssues.org story, I connected with @conmijente.bsky.social about its new APAGA EL ODIO (Stop the Hate) campaign.
Both Univision and Telemundo sent me statements about the campaign and why they ran DHS ads on Spanish-language TV.
Both Univision and Telemundo sent me statements about the campaign and why they ran DHS ads on Spanish-language TV.
New from Francisco Avilés Pino for @thelatinonewsletter.org
Selena, Seen Clearly
The new Netflix documentary turns to the archive to reveal the person behind decades of mythmaking
Selena, Seen Clearly
The new Netflix documentary turns to the archive to reveal the person behind decades of mythmaking
Selena, Seen Clearly
LOS ANGELES — In Greek mythology, Selene is the moon goddess, the one who lights the night sky not by force but by reflection. According to the Quintanilla family, a nurse suggested the name to Marcel...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:07 AM
New from Francisco Avilés Pino for @thelatinonewsletter.org
Selena, Seen Clearly
The new Netflix documentary turns to the archive to reveal the person behind decades of mythmaking
Selena, Seen Clearly
The new Netflix documentary turns to the archive to reveal the person behind decades of mythmaking
Just in from @pewresearch.org
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy
About four-in-five say Trump’s policies harm Hispanics, a higher share than during his first term
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy
About four-in-five say Trump’s policies harm Hispanics, a higher share than during his first term
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy
78% of Hispanics say Trump’s policies harm their group, but views of the president and policies differ widely by how they voted in 2024.
www.pewresearch.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Just in from @pewresearch.org
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy
About four-in-five say Trump’s policies harm Hispanics, a higher share than during his first term
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy
About four-in-five say Trump’s policies harm Hispanics, a higher share than during his first term
In this episode, Michelle and Dolores talk about her ongoing fight for workers’ rights, the power of organizing, and the challenges facing the Latino community today.
Don't miss the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast —> bit.ly/tlndolores
Don't miss the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast —> bit.ly/tlndolores
November 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In this episode, Michelle and Dolores talk about her ongoing fight for workers’ rights, the power of organizing, and the challenges facing the Latino community today.
Don't miss the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast —> bit.ly/tlndolores
Don't miss the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast —> bit.ly/tlndolores
Thank you to American Community Media for producing this clip of @juliorvarela.com talking about why U.S media does not have the capacity or knowledge to accurately cover #PuertoRico
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thank you to American Community Media for producing this clip of @juliorvarela.com talking about why U.S media does not have the capacity or knowledge to accurately cover #PuertoRico
We will have some BIG Boston news to share next week that will increase our newsroom capacity in Massachusetts! Stay tuned!
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We will have some BIG Boston news to share next week that will increase our newsroom capacity in Massachusetts! Stay tuned!
A new episode of @thelatinonewsletter.org podcast
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Episode 5 of our new season is out — an honest and grounded conversation with the legendary labor leader and activist
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Episode 5 of our new season is out — an honest and grounded conversation with the legendary labor leader and activist
Dolores Huerta and People Power
We are completing The Latino Newsletter’s 76th week, and we have another new podcast episode for you.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A new episode of @thelatinonewsletter.org podcast
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Episode 5 of our new season is out — an honest and grounded conversation with the legendary labor leader and activist
Dolores Huerta and People Power
Episode 5 of our new season is out — an honest and grounded conversation with the legendary labor leader and activist
We just earned our second recognition heart in the beehiiv recommendations network ❤️❤️
via @beehiiv.com
via @beehiiv.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We just earned our second recognition heart in the beehiiv recommendations network ❤️❤️
via @beehiiv.com
via @beehiiv.com
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The team at @thelatinonewsletter.org is producing some excellent shows.
New @thelatinonewsletter.org podcast episode it out with guest Dolores Huerta
November 21, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The team at @thelatinonewsletter.org is producing some excellent shows.
New @thelatinonewsletter.org podcast episode it out with guest Dolores Huerta
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
New @thelatinonewsletter.org podcast episode it out with guest Dolores Huerta
Velázquez on Decision to Not Seek Re-election in 2026 via @velazquez.house.gov
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Velázquez on Decision to Not Seek Re-election in 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement announcing that she will not seek reelection in 2026:
velazquez.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Velázquez on Decision to Not Seek Re-election in 2026 via @velazquez.house.gov
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velazquez.house.gov/media-center...
"Across the ten states with the largest Latino immigrant populations, more than 10.7 million Latino immigrants are in the labor force, accounting for 76% of the country’s Latino immigrant workforce," the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute
latino.ucla.edu/research/lat...
latino.ucla.edu/research/lat...
What the United States Economy Stands to Lose: Latino Immigrant Labor in the Crosshairs
This brief highlights the essential role Latino immigrant workers play in sustaining state economies and shows the economic risks states face if this workforce is reduced.
latino.ucla.edu
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Across the ten states with the largest Latino immigrant populations, more than 10.7 million Latino immigrants are in the labor force, accounting for 76% of the country’s Latino immigrant workforce," the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute
latino.ucla.edu/research/lat...
latino.ucla.edu/research/lat...
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Our team at @tinynewscollective.bsky.social is hiring for an important and special role as we move forward into the next phase of our development. I'm super excited to welcome a new person to our dream team. ❤️
📣 We're hiring! We are seeking our first-ever development director to help us sustain and grow the work we do to support early-stage news founders. It's a really exciting and important role for us. Please share widely!
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Tiny News Collective to expand with the hire of a development director
TNC is hiring its first Development Director to build and sustain support for our mission- and member-driven work.
www.tinynewsco.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our team at @tinynewscollective.bsky.social is hiring for an important and special role as we move forward into the next phase of our development. I'm super excited to welcome a new person to our dream team. ❤️
From BA Snyder for @thelatinonewsletter.org
Julio Ricardo Varela @juliorvarela.com Named HPRA 2025 Journalist of the Year
Julio Ricardo Varela @juliorvarela.com Named HPRA 2025 Journalist of the Year
Julio Ricardo Varela Named HPRA’s 2025 Journalist of the Year
CHICAGO — The Latino Newsletter Founder and Publisher/Executive Director, Julio Ricardo Varela, was honored by the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) as the 2025 Journalist of the Year last...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From BA Snyder for @thelatinonewsletter.org
Julio Ricardo Varela @juliorvarela.com Named HPRA 2025 Journalist of the Year
Julio Ricardo Varela @juliorvarela.com Named HPRA 2025 Journalist of the Year
The Trump Department of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over the holiday season.
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM
New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org
New Equis Poll Shows Rising Latino Disapproval of Trump and No Gains for Democrats
New Equis Poll Shows Rising Latino Disapproval of Trump and No Gains for Democrats
New Equis Poll Shows Rising Latino Disapproval of Trump and No Gains for Democrats
A new Equis Research memo released this week shows Latino voters still have shifting views of both major political parties.
thelatinonewsletter.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org
New Equis Poll Shows Rising Latino Disapproval of Trump and No Gains for Democrats
New Equis Poll Shows Rising Latino Disapproval of Trump and No Gains for Democrats
House rebukes Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia for succession scheme via @nbcnews.com
House rebukes Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia for succession scheme
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez forced the vote, saying Garcia's moves to make his aide the only Democrat in the race for a deep-blue seat amount to election subversion.
www.nbcnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
House rebukes Democratic Rep. Chuy Garcia for succession scheme via @nbcnews.com
Periodista @vaquero2xl.bsky.social, de @thelatinonewsletter.org, habla sobre la presencia militar de EE.UU. en el Caribe, según lo que documentos públicos indican.
November 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Periodista @vaquero2xl.bsky.social, de @thelatinonewsletter.org, habla sobre la presencia militar de EE.UU. en el Caribe, según lo que documentos públicos indican.
From @thelatinonewsletter.org's San Juan Deputy Editor, @vaquero2xl.bsky.social, about how the Department of Defense (DoD) is exploring its medium-term ability to maintain United States Navy ships and personnel in the Caribbean, according to procurement records reviewed by The Latino Newsletter.
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
From @thelatinonewsletter.org's San Juan Deputy Editor, @vaquero2xl.bsky.social, about how the Department of Defense (DoD) is exploring its medium-term ability to maintain United States Navy ships and personnel in the Caribbean, according to procurement records reviewed by The Latino Newsletter.
We asked @laloalcaraz.bsky.social his thoughts on “AI art,” and his takes on the subject did not disappoint!
Check out our interview with famed cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz on the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast.
🎧 LI Listensten Now: bit.ly/tlnlalo
Check out our interview with famed cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz on the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast.
🎧 LI Listensten Now: bit.ly/tlnlalo
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
We asked @laloalcaraz.bsky.social his thoughts on “AI art,” and his takes on the subject did not disappoint!
Check out our interview with famed cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz on the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast.
🎧 LI Listensten Now: bit.ly/tlnlalo
Check out our interview with famed cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz on the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast.
🎧 LI Listensten Now: bit.ly/tlnlalo
New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org
Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood #PuertoRico
Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood #PuertoRico
Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood
SAN JUAN — Dozens of activists protested at a Puerto Rico Police (PRP) precinct in the Capetillo neighborhood of San Juan on Sunday after a series of online videos showed federal immigration officials...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood #PuertoRico
Activists Protest Immigration Detentions in San Juan Neighborhood #PuertoRico