Latino political clout grows / Convention a step toward creating national movement (Latino Congreso)

Posted on: September 10th, 2006
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Organizers said it was the first time since a 1977 Latino “congress” that so many groups had made a coordinated push to strengthen Latino political clout.

“Tapping the passion that drew millions of Latinos to immigrant rights marches last spring, leaders from numerous national Hispanic organizations culminated a four-day conference Saturday with agreement on a broad political platform.

Participants called it an important step in building a unified, national Latino political movement.”

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