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Mexican poet and activist, Javier Sicilia, brings his message to the U.S.

Mexican poet and activist, Javier Sicilia, brings his message to the U.S.
Mexican poet and activist Javier Sicilia spoke in Chicago recently about the drug war and the upcoming presidential elections in Mexico. The murder of his son last year, a victim of the drug war, has led Sicilia on an international campaign for peace. He has led a peace caravan and marches around Mexico, and he... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
April 30, 2012 at 1:48 pm
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Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong

Time magazine "Yo Decido" issue gets it right and wrong
The latest issue of Time magazine has the first Spanish-language headline in the publication’s history – “Yo decido” or “I decide.” It is followed by, “Why Latinos will pick the next president.” The focus of the cover story is on the potential impact of the Latino vote in the upcoming presidential election. Republicans are alienating... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 28, 2012 at 11:27 am
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Romney wins Florida; Jeb Bush warns Republicans losing Latino voters

Romney wins Florida; Jeb Bush warns Republicans losing Latino voters
Mitt Romney won Florida, but Latino voters aren’t a shoo-in. Presidential candidate Romney crushed his opponent Newt Gingrich in the Sunshine State. And Latino voters in Florida helped him do that with 53 percent voting for Romney compared with 30 percent for Gingrich, according to CNN exit polls. But Florida Latino voters are not typical... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
January 31, 2012 at 8:57 pm
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Latinos react to Russell Pearce recall

Latinos react to Russell Pearce recall
Politicians who think that railing against immigrants will get them elected or keep them in office should remember this name: Russell Pearce. Pearce, was the Arizona state senator behind that state’s controversial immigration law, SB 1070, that generated worldwide attention. He was voted out of office Tuesday night. Pearce lost to another Republican, Jerry Lewis... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
November 9, 2011 at 12:47 pm
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Tequila Party!?! ... I'll drink to that

Tequila Party!?! ... I'll drink to that
When I first heard about a “Tequila Party” I thought it sounded like fun. I’d go if it’s a Happy Hour, I thought. I’m always up for tasting the 100 percent agave drink from Jalisco, Mexico. But the “Tequila Party,” is not a fiesta. It’s an alternative political party founded by a former Republican in... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 13, 2011 at 11:39 am
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Rahm Emanuel wins but Latino candidates garnered more votes than African-American candidate

Rahm Emanuel So it’s Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel. I had hoped we’d see a runoff so voters could get a closer look at the top two candidates. But Chicagoans have voted. What I find most interesting is the turnout. What fascinates me is that both Latino candidates, Gery Chico and Miguel del Valle, garnered more votes... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 22, 2011 at 10:38 pm
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Latino Republicans make gains but Democrats don't need to panic...yet

The mid-term results may have been bad for many Democrats but across the country Latino candidates came out winners. Interestingly, several of them were Republican. Gov-elect Susana Martinez of New Mexico In New Mexico, Republican Susana Martinez was elected governor making her the first Latina governor in the United States. Martinez, 50, is a district... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
November 5, 2010 at 2:38 pm
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Immigrant and Latino voters could influence the election

Mireya Luna came to the United States when she was 10 years old. She became a legal permanent resident after her father received amnesty in the 1980s. That took almost 10 years. Then she waited five years to become a U.S. citizen so she could vote. She voted for the first time in 2008 in... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
November 1, 2010 at 3:16 pm
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Could Chicago elect its first Latino mayor?

Miguel del Valle   Luis Gutierrez Manny Flores Could Chicago elect its first Latino mayor? Now that Mayor Daley has announced his retirement the line of candidates interested in running for his job grows by the day. Several Latino candidates are possible and the first one to officially declare this week was Chicago City Clerk... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
September 10, 2010 at 2:12 pm
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Mujica, Garcia among independent Latino candidates running in Illinois primary

By my count there are more than 30 Latino candidates on the primary ballot this Tuesday. It’s great to see so many Latino politicians participating in the political process and many of them have an independent voice. Who knows maybe one day we’ll see a Latino mayor of Chicago or a Latino president. But for... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 1, 2010 at 9:48 am
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