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September 24, 2020

Florida's Puerto Rican voters courted heavily by Republicans and Democrats

In a state known for its tight presidential races, political experts believe Puerto Rican voters could prove decisive.

September 24, 2020

Why Arizona's Latino vote has Democrats in a tailspin

Democrats are worried 2020 presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign isn't reaching Latino voters, and heavily populated "purple" states like Arizona could make all the difference come November. 

September 24, 2020

Venezuela's Maduro denounces US as “the most serious threat to world peace” in UN address

Embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took aim at the United States during his UN General Assembly address on Wednesday, accusing Washington of "criminal, inhuman aggression" toward his regime in a long, winding pre-recorded speech from Caracas.

September 18, 2020

Trump could have opening with Black, Latino men as Biden underperforms in polls, report says

A lack of enthusiasm for Joe Biden from Black and Latino men could provide President Trump with an opening to seize on, according to a Politico report. 

September 16, 2020

Joe Biden touting achievements for Latinos is ‘laughable,’ Fla. Lt. Gov Nunez says

It is 'laughable' for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to 'tout a record of achievement for the Latino community,' Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez said on Wednesday after the Biden campaign pledged to court Latino voters.

September 14, 2020

Trump says Biden, Dems want ‘American nightmare’ in pitch to Latino voters

President Trump sought to align Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden with the more progressive wing of the Democratic Party on Monday evening – arguing that a Biden White House would steer the United States toward socialism as he made his pitch to Latino voters in the battleground state of Arizona.

September 13, 2020

Florida Lt. Gov. says Biden falling behind in Latino votes because Trump ‘has delivered’ in community

Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jeanette Nunez said Joe Biden is falling behind in the polls among Florida Latinos because he does not stand for what the community values.

August 18, 2020

Julian Castro warns Democrats about 'potential slide of Latino support'

Former presidential candidate Julian Castro, who was the sole Latino contender in the 2020 presidential race, is warning that the lack of Latino representation in the Democratic National Convention (DNC) could translate to a loss of votes for Democrats.

August 18, 2020

Biden tells Lin-Manuel Miranda Latinos 'keeping us going' during pandemic

Joe Biden in an outreach to Latino voters told playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda that the path to victory relied on them and President Trump had “failed” the Latino community.

August 6, 2020

Biden again praises Latino diversity as being 'unlike the African American community'

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden appears to have doubled down on his praise of "diversity" within the Latino community "unlike" the Black community.