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El Chapo’s Wife Emma Coronel Aispuro Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 1, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 1, 202101476791

Emma Coronel Aispuro the wife of notorious Mexican drug trafficker, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán, has been sentenced to three years in prison, after pleading guilty to multiple charges in June 2021. Aispuro’s hearing was held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, and...

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Student Receives High School Diploma After Being Denied it For Wearing Mexican Flag

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 2021June 10, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJune 10, 2021June 10, 202104657

The Latinx community has endured racist attacks for speaking Spanish in public but recently a young student experienced prejudice simply for literally wearing his national pride on his sleeve. A North Carolina high school student who was denied his diploma at...

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Coronavirus Memes That’ll Make You Laugh During this Hard Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 13, 2020August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMarch 13, 2020August 3, 2020021906

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is not a laughing matter. People are getting sick, and some are dying from the virus. We have been hearing about it nonstop on our TVs, across social media, and everywhere online. Some of...

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There’s a Suicide Crisis Among Border Patrol Agents

Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 202002419

There’s a mental health crisis occurring in this country, and it’s affecting everyone. The Latinx community is plagued with anxiety issues and depression, undocumented people at the border are struggling with trauma — and border agents are dealing with their...

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A New Lawsuit Is Accusing Georgia of Discriminating Against Puerto Ricans

Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 3, 2019August 1, 202001531

One of the requirements that come with moving to a new state within the U.S. is for people to get a new driver’s license. Kenneth Cabán intended to do just that when he moved to the state of Georgia. Cabán...

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Two Brothers Sell Lemonade for Children at the Border

Araceli CruzJuly 1, 2019August 1, 2020

by Araceli CruzJuly 1, 2019August 1, 202001156

People are tired of seeing how our government is treating people at the border and inside detention centers. They’re saying enough is enough by protesting nationwide, by calling their senators, and by donating to charities that help undocumented people. It’s...

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Julián Castro Is Selling “Adiós Trump” Shirts and We’re Totally Getting One

Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 28, 2019August 5, 202002421

When you’re hot, you’re hot – and right now, Julián Castro is burning up. The presidential candidate hit it out of the ballpark on the first night of the Democratic debates and he does not want to lose momentum. While...

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Julián Castro’s Incredible Presidential Debate Made Latinx Proud

Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 27, 2019August 5, 202001505

“Adios, Trump.” With that short phrase, Julián Castro is now a household name. Last night at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, ten presidential candidates took the stage for the first Democratic debate and Castro surprised...

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Wayfair Supplies Furniture to Detention Camps and Employees Are Mad

Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 202002292

Employees at Wayfair, a furniture company, are staging a walkout in protest of their employer’s ties to detention centers in Texas. More than 500 employees signed a letter to the CEO of Wayfair to say they do not support their...

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31-Year-Old Tiffany Cabán Makes History In Primary Election

Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 26, 2019August 5, 202001729

In a nail-biting victory result, 31-year-old public defender Tiffany Cabán won the Democratic primary election for District Attorney of Queens in New York. The Latina, born and raised in Queens, won last night in that local election by only a...

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This Quinceañera Encouraged People to Register to Vote at Her Party

Araceli CruzJune 25, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 25, 2019August 5, 20200981

Early last month, we told you about Jolt Texas, an incredible Latinx organization, that launched an initiative to increase voter registration among Latinx at quinceañeras. Much like the organization itself, which helps the Latinx community stay informed and connected with...

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Miss Puerto Rico 2019 Shares Her Struggles With Learning Spanish

Araceli CruzJune 24, 2019August 5, 2020

by Araceli CruzJune 24, 2019August 5, 202002237

Less than two weeks ago, Madison Anderson was crowned Miss Puerto Rico 2019. What should have been a thrilling time for the 23-year-old also came with some backlash because some people felt she wasn’t Puerto Rican enough. The beauty queen...