Politics + People Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 24, 2009
So do you think Lou Dobbs will get the Hispanic vote in 2012?
Raul Humberto Yzaguirre, 70, a veteran activist in the civil rights struggle of Hispanics in the United States, has been accepted by the Dominican Government as new American ambassador in the country.
The Republican National Committee has hired Alex Castellanos, a long-time political strategist and GOP consultant, as an adviser.
November 21, 2009
Marco Rubio, A Crossover Success – (good read)
November 20, 2009
Beyond the Votes in Bolivia: A Reflection on Evo Morales’ First Term
A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said on Thursday he is considering career options including possible runs for the White House or U.S. Senate.
November 18, 2009
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco was among four statewide co-chairs named today of Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman’s Latino Coalition.
California’s Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman told a group of supporters Tuesday that she is making an unprecedented effort to attract Latinos to the Republican party – in South El Monte
Congressman Raúl Grijalva talks to his daughter Marisa about his mother’s influence on his education. – new Historias from StoryCorp
After two days of deliberations, on Oct. 14 the Mexican Supreme Court made public its decision that Ulises Ruiz Ortiz (governor of the state of Oaxaca) is culpable for the human rights violations that occurred in Oaxaca as a result of teacher protests and political and social unrest in May 2006-January 2007 and July of 2008.
Jaime O. Perez, chief of staff to County Judge Anthony Cobos, announced that he will run for Congress as a Republican. – Perez, 53, will challenge Tim Besco, 42, in the Republican primary for the right to challenge U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas.
Eleventh-hour criticism is arising over President Obama’s nomination for United States attorney in northern Iowa of a prosecutor who had a leading role in the criminal cases against hundreds of illegal immigrants arrested in a May 2008 raid at a meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa. – Stephanie Rose
November 16, 2009
Now that Lou Dobbs has hung up his microphone on CNN, the populist New Jersey resident could be a viable candidate for the Garden State’s US Senate race in 2012, political experts said yesterday.
One of the Republican Party’s most respected and relied-upon consultants has serious reservations about two the party’s biggest names. – Alex Castellanos, a conservative media strategist and regular presence on CNN, raised questions of Sarah Palin’s viability for office and took major swipes at Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist
November 13, 2009
Think you’re obsessed with President Barack Obama and the many challenges he faces at home and abroad? – Well, you’re not alone. – Fidel Castro appears to have a fascination with the American leader that would make Obama Girl jealous, writing obsessively not only about his politics, but of his youth and vigor.
Guest Voz: NJ Mayor says it makes sense to grant citizenship to undocumented immigrants – Michael Wildes mayor of Englewood, New Jersey.
November 12, 2009
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes on Wednesday announced his plans to seek an eighth term in the 16th Congressional District of Texas.
Juan Sepulveda of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will be at El Centro Hispano center in Durham on Thursday to speak with residents and local leaders about the status of Hispanic education.
November 10, 2009
Photographer’s work helped defuse Cuban Missile Crisis – RIP William B. Ecker
November 9, 2009
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announces he will seek Texas state Senate seat
November 5, 2009
Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development
November 4, 2009
Mexican-born immigrant rights activist Jorge Mujica plans to challenge incumbent Rep. Dan Lipinski in next year’s Democratic primary for Illinois’ 3rd congressional district.
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
November 2, 2009
Rep. Raul Grijalva, Co-Chair of Progressive Caucus, Vows to Bring “Robust” Public Option to House Floor
Zelaya, Micheletti Beginning to Disagree About Crisis-Ending Accord
October 30, 2009
Queens, NYC State Senator Hiram Monserrate : Once a Community Defender, Now an Attacker?
October 29, 2009
Hijo de activista Rudy Lozano ingresa a la política en Chicago
October 28, 2009
Phoenix City Council members on Monday named David Cavazos the next city manage
October 27, 2009
Rep. Crowley and Members of Congress to President: We Need Immigration Reform Now
October 26, 2009
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has appointed three people to the state’s Latino Family Commission – has never met since it was established in 2007 (?)
October 15, 2009
Media Matters for America has obtained evidence that CNN contributor Alex Castellanos’ political consulting firm, National Media, is the ad buyer for the insurance industry group America’s Health Insurance Plan’s (AHIP) new ad blitz attacking Democratic health reform plans.
CNN To Disclose Alex Castellanos’s Health Care Industry Ties – (Republican political media consultant)
October 14, 2009
Martin Quezada, a graduate from ASU’s College of Law, is running for Arizona State House Representative in the 2010 election.
Former Venezuelan president Jaime Lusinchi has been hospitalized due to a gastric ulcer in Miami
October 9, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Featured on Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’
Community’s involvement has Hispanic leaders excited – For 14 years the group Hispanics in Politics has been pushing the idea at its monthly meetings that Hispanic representation — in local, state and national offices — should mirror the number of Hispanics in Southern Nevada, now nearly seven times what it was in 1990. – Fernando Romero
October 7, 2009
NCLR Applauds Confirmation of Tom Perez as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Division
LULAC Applauds Senate Confirmation of Tom Perez as Head of Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Change and My Friend Anabel, The Life-Long Republican
Illinois GOP recruits minorities for longshot races – like Hispanic businessman Robert Enriquez for secretary of state
A former Costa Rican president was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison Monday for embezzling funds from a Finnish loan intended for medical equipment for public hospitals. – Rafael Calderon president from 1990-1994
For a decade, Congressman Jose Serrano has worked to bring financial support to one the nation’s poorest neighborhoods – the South Bronx
A trio of South Florida Republican lawmakers said Tuesday that the remedy to the post-coup woes in Honduras lies in U.S. support of next month’s scheduled elections. – U.S. Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart
Maryland Labor Secretary Thomas Perez easily won Senate confirmation Tuesday as the new head of the civil rights division at the Justice Department. – All of the negative votes were cast by Republicans
October 6, 2009
Senator Leahy on the Nomination of Thomas Perez – Republican Filibuster Delays Enforcement of Civil Rights Laws – now 4 months of delaying
October 5, 2009
The Juanito show: ‘He’s crazy’ – Rafael “Juanito” Acosta
Consul stresses link between California, Mexico – Juan Marcos Gutierrez sets out to build ‘a better understanding between our countries.’
Senator Robert Menendez releases book celebrating Latino heritage and calling for government reform – “Growing American Roots: Why Our Nation Will Thrive As Our Largest Minority Flourishes”
October 2, 2009
Former Miami Mayor Maurice Ferre is expected to announce Wednesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, becoming only the second Hispanic Democrat to run statewide in Florida.
Political scheme turns Mexican into odd celebrity – Rafael Acosta strode into Mexico City’s legislature with his arms raised triumphantly and was sworn into office. Immediately after the ceremony, he requested a leave of absence – part of an elaborate political scheme that has captivated Mexico.
October 1, 2009
Hiram Monserrate’s Gal Breaks Down While Defending Her Man – Her testimony expected to weight heavily on verdict
September 30, 2009
On this day in 1822, Joseph Marion Hernandez became the first Hispanic-American to serve in Congress as a delegate from the Florida Territory.
Governor Luis Fortuño of Puerto Rico Flees Egg Attack – (eggs are nothing compared to 17,000 people losing their jobs)
September 29, 2009
6 Months from Census, Coalition to Announce Details of Campaign to Count All Latinos in 2010 – Labor Leaders, Elected Officials, Latino Groups, Spanish Language Media and Faith-Based Organizations Join Forces to Ensure Census Achieves Accurate Count of Second-Largest U.S. Population Group
DNC Announces Newly Elected Hispanic Caucus Leadership – Illinois Sen. Iris Y. Martinez (D-Ill.) Elected Chairwoman, Andres Ramirez Elected Vice Chairman
Former Border Patrol Chief Silvestre Reyes Now a Major Player in New Military, Intelligence, and Homeland Security Complex
September 28, 2009
Sheriff Rogelio Dominguez is considering running for the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor in the 2012 elections.
California Senator Cedillo Tells the Truth About Immigration Enforcement in the Obama Era
Ted G. Loza Known as Voice of Washington D.C.’s Latinos arrested on federal bribery charges
Arrest Dims Fiesta DC’s Luster – Washington D.C. Council member Jim Graham’s Chief of Staff, Ted G. Loza arrested on federal bribery charges – Enjoyed Solid Reputation in Latino Community
A Ripe Time For Florida’s Marco Rubio
September 24, 2009
Today, seven members of the board of the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ) endorsed Chris Christie for New Jersey Governor adding their voices to the growing support for Chris in the Hispanic community.
Barack Obama’s call for action on climate change and his admission that rich nations have a particular responsibility to lead has received strong praise from an unusual source – U.S. nemesis Fidel Castro.
Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya Holed Up In Embassy
Sooner Than Expected: Latino Congressman to Introduce Immigration Bill Ahead of White House – Luis V. Gutierrez
Mexico’s attorney general nominee draws fire for his former job as prosecutor in Juarez
They’re torturing me, Honduras’ Manuel Zelaya claims – Honduras’ fallen leader told The Miami Herald he is being subjected to mind-altering gas and radiation — and that `Israeli mercenaries’ are planning to assassinate him.
U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday appointed several people to a panel studying the feasibility of creating an American Latino museum, the White House said.
Mel Martinez Joins Lobbying Shop Immediately After Quitting Senate
Obama picks border czar for Customs commissioner – Alan Bersin
September 22, 2009
Maryland’s new labor secretary will be Alexander M. Sanchez, an attorney and United Way of America executive who lives in Virginia
White House seeks advice on getting Hispanics into college
Juan Sepulveda came to Miami on Monday to ask local educators for guidance in how to get more Hispanic students into college
National Council of La Raza Applauds Representative Gutierrez for Advancing Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Resigned Rhode Island Latino Republican Ivan G Marte tells Latina Lista nation is heading towards worst crisis any country could face
Ivan G. Marte, chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Hispanic Assembly, says he has quit the GOP out of embarrassment at South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst during President Obama’s address to Congress last week.
September 21, 2009
Join NCLR and the Drop Dobbs Campaign
One of four young men charged in the fatal stabbing of a San Diego college student pleaded guilty Thursday and agreed to testify against the others, including the son of former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Nuñez.
Border Congressman’s Record on Intelligence – Silvestre Reyes
Lawrence primary could produce Massachusetts’s first Latino mayor
September 18, 2009
Hispanic group to CNN: Rein in Dobbs
September 17, 2009
CAUSA: Oregon Coalition Calls on Rep. Gutierrez to Take the Lead on Immigration Reform Legislation
Brian Sandoval on Wednesday entered the Nevada governor race, a day after leaving a lifetime appointment to the federal judiciary.
September 15, 2009
The former Chilean judge who indicted late dictator Augusto Pinochet filed Monday to run for the Senate on the ticket of dark-horse independent presidential candidate Marco Enriquez Ominami.
Fidel Castro’s new `tropical business casual’ look is a signal — but of what? – known for being deliberate with his image, might be signaling new health with his new look — but his motive is the source of much speculation.
September 14, 2009
Senator Mel Martinez Farewell Speech: “Proud of Progress” on Immigration Reform – Incoming Sen. LeMieux Embraces Opposite Course, Favors Failed Policies of Past
The Mutineer Becomes the Captain – Pedro Espada Jr – NY state politics
The head of the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials is scheduled to join a panel discussion on immigration reform at an Athens Area Democrats breakfast – Jerry Gonzalez
September 10, 2009
Mel Martinez Exits Senate — With Some Regrets
September 9, 2009
Latino Republican Tony Amador wants seat in Congress – He could be retiring after 40 years of presidential appointments and posts under California governors. But at 65, he’s diving into the caldron of national politics.
September 8, 2009
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has accepted the resignation of his attorney general who has been key in the battle against drug cartels. – Eduardo Medina Mora
With a new attorney general, Mexican President Felipe Calderon is trying to get even tougher on drug cartels and those who protect them. – but is Arturo Chavez the right person for the job?
Watch the outrage/heckling – Bishop Emilio Alvarez of Stamford, Connecticutt asks a question in Spanish at a health care town hall of Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) who was born in Peru and is fluent in Spanish. – Shocking the reaction of the crowd. (must watch)
September 2, 2009
Immigrants’ Champion: Juan Gonzalez on Ted Kennedy’s Support for Cesar Chavez and Migrant Workers
John Sotelo, first Latino Riverside city councilman, dies at 84
September 1, 2009
Meet Brian Sandoval: Candidate for governor? – Nevada
Where does Richardson go from here?
Obama’s 1st year sets record for Hispanic nominations – 43 Latinos with major posts
Does Obama deserve praise for picking Latinos? – 43 Latinos have federal jobs that required Senate confirmation (but…)
August 27, 2009
Elvin Santos — a leading would-be successor to Manuel Zelaya before the coup that ousted the Honduran president — has seen his popularity diminish.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and former high-ranking members of his administration won’t be criminally charged in a yearlong federal investigation into pay-to-play allegations – this derailed his appointment as commerce secretary in President Barack Obama’s administration.
August 26, 2009
Leader, Visionary and Friend: Today We Remember Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Vaya con Dios Ted Kennedy
Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said in a statement this morning Kennedy “will always have a place of honor in the Latino community as someone who stood up and fought for the rights of immigrants and the issues that affected the community at a time when few others would.”
Another Latino quits the GOP – Sergio Garcia, who was hired only three months ago by the New Mexico GOP as its political director and deputy executive director quits
United Farm Workers – Remembering Our Long Time Friend, Senator Edward Kennedy
Ted Kennedy, one of us – fotos of him with Cesar E. Chavez
Latinos have always loved the Kennedy family. In 1960, they formed “Viva Kennedy” clubs across the country to support the candidacy of John F. Kennedy.
Ten Things Ted Kennedy Did For Latinos
Latino Community Loses a Champion with Sen. Ted Kennedy’s Passing
August 25, 2009
Gov. Luis G. Fortuño of Puerto Rico endorsed Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s re-election bid on Tuesday
August 24, 2009
Mayor Alex Lopez talks soft, leads Chicago Heights
Mexico’s president is so excited about a NASA astronaut of Mexican descent, Jose Hernandez, that he invited him to dinner when the astronaut returns to Earth.
August 18, 2009
Ted Cruz: A GOP bid in Texas to win the Hispanic vote – The state’s former solicitor general, running now for attorney general, hopes his Cuban heritage will be a plus with ‘fundamentally conservative’ Latinos.
August 17, 2009
“Hispanic Karl Rove” Helps Shape Democratic Party “Centrist” Positions – Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
August 13, 2009
Pinochet, Morales, Castro y Chávez, entre los líderes peor vestidos
Sen. Pedro Espada’s son to quit 6-figure gig after attorney general launches probe
New York State Senate coup participants raking it in Espada’s son gets $120K job with Senate majority; Hiram Monserrate gets new workers
August 12, 2009
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is suffering from the H1N1 virus, making him the first head of state known to have contracted swine flu.
Holy Satire! Over the Top Villaraigosa Spoof Video Hits YouTube (NSFW sorta)
August 7, 2009
Sources told the Miami Herald on Friday that Florida GOP Sen. Mel Martinez said he is going to resign before his term ends in 2010
August 3, 2009
Bronx group honors gridlock-causing Pedro Espada as ‘Senator of the Year’
Groups of travelers are returning to the United States after defying the federal government’s ban on most travel to Cuba – Venceremos Brigade
July 28, 2009
Chicago Mayor Daley appoints 57-year-old Cook County Commissioner Roberto Maldonado to replace Billy Ocasio as 26th Ward alderman
July 27, 2009
Maria Conchita Alonso Narrates New Documentary About Latin American Dictators And Immigration
July 20, 2009
A new Latino-Hispanic commission chairperson is serving the Lafayette community. Mayor Tony Roswarski appointed Joel Munoz to the position – Indiana
A New Day For Latino Civil Rights – Host Michel Martin interviews Thomas Saenz who is the new president of one of the oldest Latino civil rights organizations, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for embezzlement on Monday after he admitted illegally paying his spy chief $15 million in government funds.
July 19, 2009
Senator Menendez: La Voz de los Senadores Demócratas
July 17, 2009
The Senate’s lone Hispanic Republican, Mel Martinez, says he’ll vote for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
July 16, 2009
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said state Sen. Alex Padilla will serve as chairman of his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
A Voice of Reason & Courage in the Wilderness of Immigration Reform: Congressman Jared Polis (D-Colorado)
July 15, 2009
L.A. mayor’s chief counsel tapped to lead MALDEF – Thomas Saenz, who led negotiations with city labor unions and defended the city’s living wage ordinance, will become president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
July 14, 2009
Two Latino legislators have been dismissed from a lawsuit that alleged they were part of a conspiracy to oust an anti-illegal immigration group (Minutemen) from the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program – Assemblyman Joe Coto, D-San Jose, and state Sen. Gilbert Cedillo, D-Los Angeles
Long-time political mover and shaker Joe Garcia -a Democrat from Miami Beach, was nominated Tuesday to be director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact for the U.S. Department of Energy.
July 13, 2009
So just who is Miguel Estrada? He’s a former federal court appointee of President George W. Bush. And he was the focal point of the judicial wars between Democrats and Republicans during the Bush administration.
July 11, 2009
Honduras’ Micheletti is both admired and reviled – A kingpin of Honduran politics for 30 years, Roberto Micheletti is a ’stubborn mule’ who has become an international political figure overnight.
July 8, 2009
Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, is coming to Texas Tech this fall to teach political science.
June 30, 2009
Manuel Miranda: Republicano, Racista, Idioto!
June 25, 2009
Veteran Latino-rights advocate charged with voter fraud – Nativo V. Lopez
June 23, 2009
Fort Worth councilman Sal Espino may challenge Burnam for state House
National attention on San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro
June 22, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be announcing whether he will run for governor of California this afternoon at 4:00 EST on CNN’s “Situation Room.”
June 15, 2009
Who am I missing from my list of the White House’s 28 Hispanic/Latino appointments
President Barack Obama has selected far more Hispanics for his administration than any previous U.S. president, a stark reminder of the increasing clout of the nation’s fast-growing and largest minority group.
June 5, 2009
Marco Rubio Is the “Cuban Newt Gingrich”?
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, anunció este jueves oficialmente el nombramiento de Carlos Pascual como próximo embajador estadounidense en México, cuyo gobierno dio su beneplácito al cargo en abril pasado.
Carlos Pascual nominated as U.S. ambassador to Mexico – The Cuban-born diplomat, an expert in ‘failed states,’ would take over one of the largest American embassies and confront a host of complex bilateral issues.
June 4, 2009
Michael Sanchez Mulls Run for New Mexico Governor
June 2, 2009
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa dating another newscaster former San Antonio broadcaster Lu Parker now with KTLA Channel 5
June 1, 2009
Obama’s Vatican Pick Miguel Diaz: Boosting Hispanic Catholics
May 30, 2009
Barack Obama envía un teólogo al Vaticano – Luego de tres intentos frustrados por la intransigencia tridentina del papa, Estados Unidos parece haber dado con la tecla. La elección de Miguel Díaz, nacido en Cuba, le cayó bien a Josef Ratzinger, aunque se trate de un progresista.
A Leader’s Limit – Why Colombia’s successful president should not seek another term in office
El presidente de Colombia, Álvaro Uribe, no debería buscar otro mandato y su “éxito en el gobierno amenaza ahora convertirse en su ruina”, afirmó hoy un editorial del diario The Washington Post.
May 28, 2009
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the of appointment Mark Martinez, 43, of Stockton, to the California Commission on Disability Access. T
San Antonio’s young mayor-elect Julián Castro praised as the ‘Hispanic Barack Obama’
May 27, 2009
Cardozo was first, but was he Hispanic? – Sonia Sotomayor’s Puerto Rican heritage would make her the first Hispanic to serve on the nation’s highest court — unless you count Benjamin Cardozo, who was on the court from 1932 to 1938.
May 14, 2009
Hispanic National Bar Association Issues List of Hispanic American Jurists and Statement Concerning a Hispanic Appointment to the United States Supreme Court
April 20, 2009
Mexico has approved a Cuban-American with expertise in conflict management as the new U.S. ambassador, the Foreign Relations Department said Monday. – Carlos Pascual
April 10, 2009
As the White House gears up to push an immigration overhaul, advocates are finding they have an unexpected ally in White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
April 7, 2009
Peru court sentences Alberto Fujimori to 25 years prison
March 25, 2009
Gov. David Paterson has appointed the first Latino presiding justice to the midlevel appeals court in New York. Associate Justice Luis Gonzalez
March 23, 2009
The Many Stories of Carlos Fernando Chamorro – President of Nicaragua
March 19, 2009
Former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio has quietly registered as a candidate for the Senate seat to be vacated by Mel Martinez in 2010.
March 18, 2009
A former Bush White House aide was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for stealing nearly $600,000 from a government-funded program that promotes democracy in Cuba. Felipe Sixto apologized for stealing from the Center for a Free Cuba
March 17, 2009
Daring to Change: Exclusive Interview with El Salvador’s President-Elect, Mauricio Funes
March 14, 2009
Watchdog group calls for investigation of Adolfo Carrion, Bronx pres. tapped as Obama’s urban czar
March 10, 2009
List of the White House’s 28 Hispanic/Latino appointments – (updated to 31)
March 4, 2009
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wins second term as L.A. mayor – first Hispanic mayor in more than a century
February 16, 2009
Attorneys for the Cuban Five have filed an appeal with the Supreme Court asking for a new trial.
Michael Chertoff, the former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is writing a book about his experiences at the department and his previous time as the head of the Justice Department’s criminal division
Lucio Guerrero: Blagojevich Spokesman Out Of A Job – former Chicago Sun-Times reporter
President Hugo Chavez won a referendum to eliminate term limits Sunday and vowed to remain in power for at least another decade to complete his socialist revolution. Opponents accepted defeat but said Chavez is becoming a dictator.
February 10, 2009
The drive by Venezuela’s autocratic president, Hugo Chavez, to export his brand of socialism across Latin America and remain in power indefinitely is being jeopardised by tumbling oil prices.
February 1, 2009
After decade in power, Chávez aims to keep it – Monday is the 10th anniversary of Hugo Chávez’s rise to power, and Venezuelan voters will soon decide whether he can keep on running.
January 26, 2009
Fidel Castro broke his five-week silence Thursday, publishing his first newspaper column since the start of widespread speculation that he was gravely ill.
Two Chicago Latinos that Helped Obama Be President – Rev. Wilfredo De Jesús y Vincent Casillas
Alberto Gonzales: I Don’t Think Obama AG Will Prosecute Me
New photo of Fidel Castro debunks deathbed rumors – with Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
January 21, 2009
Arizona’s only Latino governor reflects on career – Raul H. Castro
After six years managing one of Washington’s more important relationships as its ambassador to Mexico, Texas lawyer and politician Tony Garza is heading home to Texas.
January 19, 2009
In his final acts of clemency, President Bush on Monday commuted the prison sentences of two former Border Patrol agents whose convictions for shooting a Mexican drug dealer ignited fierce debate about illegal immigration.
December 31, 2008
Hispanic Mayor George Pabey Implements Bold Revitalization Initiative in East Chicago – Keys to Aggressive Leader’s Plans are Economic Development, Safe Neighborhoods and Schools
December 28, 2008
The third time may the charm for a Cuban-born judge seeking appointment to the Florida Supreme Court. Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday he has interviewed all six nominees for a current opening and was impressed with each, including Judge Jorge Labarga of West Palm Beach.
How to end a ‘decade of neglect’ in U.S.-Latin America relations – UCLA professor Sebastian Edwards discusses missed opportunities and ways to improve ties.
Even in a borough that’s seen its share of political scandal and run-ins with the law, the sight of Councilman Hiram Monserrate in handcuffs last week was enough to shock even the most cynical political observer. Two weeks shy of his ascension as a leading Latino voice in the state Senate, Monserrate (D-Corona) was arrested and charged by the NYPD early Friday morning for allegedly slashing his girlfriend in the face with a broken bottle or glass during an argument.
December 23, 2008
Ecuador: The Passing of Ex-President León Febres Cordero
Ties to power win Fabian Nuñez’s son special treatment
December 21, 2008
Once Hilda Solis Goes to Washington, Who Will Take Her Seat? – Possible replacements for Solis include: Gloria Romero, Gil Cedillo, Ed Hernandez, Charles Calderon, or Ron Calderon…to name a few
December 20, 2008
Three Hispanics among hopefuls for Ken Salazar’s Senate post in Colorado – Henry Solano, John Salazar & Federico Peña
December 19, 2008
Elián González could come up in Obama Cabinet hearings Barack Obama’s pick for attorney general, Eric Holder, might face questions about Elián González.
Pedro Garcia elected Miami-Dade property appraiser – A county magistrate defeated well-known politician Gwen Margolis in a runoff to become Miami-Dade County’s first elected property appraiser.
Miami Cuban American Frank Jimenez nominated for Florida Supreme Court
December 18, 2008
Latinos in lower (but multiple) positions in an Obama administration
Personality Spotlight: Ken Salazar
December 17, 2008
Facing pressure to appoint more Hispanics to high-profile slots, President-elect Barack Obama is considering Miami-Dade Aviation Director José Abreu for a leadership post in the federal Department of Transportation.
December 15, 2008
Sen. Ken Salazar (D-Colo.), a Latino with deep knowledge of water and land issues, is President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the Interior Department. Two senior Democrats confirmed Monday that Obama will name Salazar to the post, rounding out an energy and environmental policy team announced at a Chicago news conference.
Ruben Navarrette Jr.: Alberto Gonzales offers a glimpse of his Bush experience
PBS’ ‘Chávez’ Web Debut Proves Profitable – Frontline documentary on Venezualan leader a bilingual hit online – (video, Hugo Chavez)
December 12, 2008
James Castro-Blanco to Launch Campaign for Yonkers City Council President
Esteban Núñez, son of former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, is arraigned on murder charges in Superior Court in San Diego, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Núñez and three of his friends and are accused of stabbing to death a 22-year-old student and injuring three other men on the San Diego State University campus.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist eliminated the only Hispanic nominee (Judge Jorge Labarga) for an as-yet unfilled Florida Supreme Court vacancy Wednesday by appointing him, instead, to a secondary appellate court.
December 10, 2008
McCain outreach chief sought Hispanic vote – Juan Hernandez
December 9, 2008
A Self-Leaking Nominee? Adolfo Carrion Jr. for a cabinet post? :: Bronx Borough President, Democrat of Puerto Rican descent, serves as president of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials(NALEO) + a not to complimentary website adolfocarrion.com
December 8, 2008
Adolfo Carrion Jr. revealed in New Haven Friday night that he’s being nominated for a top post in the incoming Obama administraiton. – said he received a call that day from President-Elect Barack Obama’s transition team informing that he will be nominated for a Cabinet post. He mentioned that he had been discussing four departments with the team: Housing and Urban Development (HUD), transportation, small business, and education. But he was already reported to be a finalist for one of those slots, director of HUD
After stumble, Thomas E. Perez on the rise – His connections to the Obama team, growing profile in Annapolis could lead to larger role
December 6, 2008
Race on to become 1st elected Latino mayor in Massachusetts – William “Willy” Lantigua in Lawrence
Con motivo del reciente nombramiento como vicegobernador de Illinois, el cubanoamericano Dean Martínez declaró a Radio Martí sentirse sumamente orgulloso por el honor que se le hace.
December 5, 2008
Napolitano’s immigration strategy was largely defense – Republicans, Democrats say she was reluctant to take lead on issue
Pedro Espada will take office as majority leader of the New York State Senate in January. – 33rd Senate District – Bronx, NYC
Luis Gutiérrez quiere ser senador
Ricardo Romo, president of the University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on a 23-member commission charged with exploring options for creating a national museum dedicated to American Latinos.
A federal judge ordered a Puerto Rican lawmaker, Sen. Jorge de Castro Font, to be jailed ahead of his corruption trial, ruling Thursday that he violated his bail by contacting a government witness.
Hoping to boost Latino representation in President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus pushed a slate of candidates for Cabinet and agency posts Wednesday.
Hispanic Caucus pushes Rep. Rick Noreiga for Cabinet spot State lawmaker from Houston is touted to head Veterans Affairs
December 3, 2008
Homeland security pick Janet Napolitano expected to reassert federal authority on immigration
Bill Richardson’s Missing Beard: Obama “Deeply Disappointed With The Loss” – (funny)
Philadelphia judge on Obama’s short list for HUD secretary – Nelson Diaz
Congressional Hispanic Caucus wants Reps. John Salazar (D-Colo.) for secretary of Agriculture, Ruben Hinojosa (D-Texas) for secretary of Education, Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) for secretary of Interior, Hilda Solis (D-Calif.) for Environmental Protection Agency administrator and Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.) for secretary of Labor.
El cubanoamericano Dean Martínez se convirtió este martes en el primer hispano vicegobernador de Illinois, a cargo del desarrollo económico del estado, infraestructura, regulaciones comerciales y medio ambiente.
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Monday announced the appointment of Dean Martinez as the state’s first Latino deputy governor in the state’s history.
Mel Martinez biography
Former Mexican interior secretary dead at 59 – Carlos Abascal, an impassioned proponent of putting Christianity back into Mexican politics, died Tuesday of stomach cancer
Argentina: Fernández recibe a Ingrid Betancourt
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson will be named President-elect Barack Obama’s Commerce Secretary at a Chicago press conference
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez’s announcement Tuesday that he will not run for reelection set off a political free-for-all throughout Florida, as a slew of would-be successors began jockeying for position in the state’s marquee race in 2010.
Representative Xavier Becerra, a California Democrat who once declared U.S. trade policy was broken completely, has been offered the job of President-elect Barack Obama’s top trade official, two Democrats close to the transition office said.
December 2, 2008
Napolitano, Muñoz appointments: Why immigration may go forward
Antonio Villaraigosa says he won’t join Obama administration The mayor says he plans to stay in Los Angeles and focus on his reelection campaign and the city’s pressing issues.
Speculation on whether Democratic Congressman Raúl Grijalva will be tapped by President-elect Barack Obama to head the U.S. Interior Department has fueled yet more speculation about who might want his job in Congress, should it come open.
A new report by the Government Accountability Office says representation of women and people of color in the senior corps grew overall between October 2000 and September 2007, but not at all agencies. Representation at the departments of Agriculture, Education, and Health and Human Services fell in certain categories, and sometimes those dives were steep. At Education, for example, the percentage of African American men dropped sharply, from 13.3 percent to 4.5 percent. Hispanic men disappeared altogether, from a nearly invisible 1.7 percent in 2000 to zero last year. There were no Latinas among the executives at either point.
November 25, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be commerce secretary, adding a prominent Hispanic and one-time Democratic rival to his expanding Cabinet.
November 21, 2008
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, already under consideration for a high-level job with the Obama administration, doesn’t need another award to bolster his resume. He’s getting one anyway. U.S. News & World Report, in a piece posted Thursday on the magazine website, names Diaz among 24 people honored as ”America’s Best Leaders” for 2008.
New Mexico’s State Auditor Hector Balderas was appointed to the board of directors for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials during a meeting in Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama has named Cruz Reynoso, a former California Supreme Court justice, to one of his teams. Reynoso, a UC Davis law professor and internationally recognized civil rights leader, has been appointed to Obama’s Justice and Civil Rights Agency Review
Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, GEO Group Indicted In South Texas
Dick Cheney, Alberto Gonzales, GEO Group Indicted In South Texas
NALEO Congratulates U.S. Representative Xavier Becerra on Election to Vice-Chair of House Democratic Caucus – Yahoo! News
President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name two attorneys to his administration who helped return Elián González to Cuba, angering some Miami Republicans. – Eric Holder y Greg Craig
Taxpayers will pay for former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales’ private attorney
November 18, 2008
New York State Senator-elect Pedro Espada knows how to crash a party—in the Bronx and in Albany. Known for bucking political bosses, Espada recently bumped Efrain Gonzalez from the 33rd Senatorial District. He is one of three legislators withholding their support of State Senator Malcolm Smith, who is vying to become Senate Majority Leader.
Gov. Janet Napolitano has tapped Brig. Gen. Hugo E. Salazar as the next adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard, making him the first Hispanic to hold the state’s top military post.
November 17, 2008
Moreno’s 40 years in Legislature still inspire – Outgoing state Rep. Paul Moreno — preparing for his exit from the Texas House after four decades of service — touted his accomplishments on racial equality as his crowning achievement at a dinner in his honor on Friday. – El Paso
November 12, 2008
Mexico’s president names new interior minister – President Felipe Calderon picks Fernando Gomez Mont, a criminal lawyer, to replace Juan Camilo Mourino, who died in a plane crash last week.
Fortuno Taps McClintock for Secretary of State of Puerto Rico
L.A.’s Latinos are a sign of things to come – As a bloc, Latinos heavily favored Obama and may realign the political map of the future, a poll shows.
Larry Summers, Champion of Wall Street Greed Attained by Impoverishing the Mexican People – Appointing Larry Summers our Treasury secretary would be a grave mistake, and a slap in the face to Mexico and those who struggle for economic justice on both sides of the border.
Bill Richardson Gets Backing For Secretary of State Post
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz — engineer of downtown’s building boom, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, supporter of President-elect Barack Obama — may soon add a new title for his résumé: member of Obama’s administration.
November 10, 2008
Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board includes 2 Latinos: Roel Campos (former SEC commissioner) and Antonio Villaraigosa (mayor, City of Los Angeles)
Another possible, and younger, pick for SEC Chairman would be Democrat Roel Campos, who left the SEC in September 2007. Campos, the first Hispanic to serve on the commission, pushed for shareholder access to proxy statements and other positions that were unpopular with the corporate community. He was also an advocate for small business, arguing in 2006 that that smaller companies should have more time to comply with the costly internal-control provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Storied career: Longtime legislator Paul Moreno loses seat, but his work for city reverberates – El Paso
November 6, 2008
Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mouriño, right-hand man to President Felipe Calderon, was among eight people on board who died when the aircraft went down in Mexico City.
Harris County voters apparently held Sheriff Tommy Thomas accountable for various controversies in his office, electing Democratic challenger Adrian Garcia by higher margins than other countywide races in Tuesday’s historic election. – Texas
Remarks on Presidential Election 2008
A look at Puerto Rico’s newly elected governor – Luis Fortuño on Tuesday gave the New Progressive Party (NPP) their biggest victory in the 40 years the party has existed.
November 3, 2008
Gov. Richardson hot on campaign trail for Obama
October 23, 2008
Radio host, a new citizen, stirs Latino voters – Eddie Sotelo, known as “Piolin,” or Tweety Bird.
October 22, 2008
US Rep. Joe Baca of California makes Esquire Magazine’s “10 Worst Members of Congress” for being “corrupt and venal” – (click through slide show to #8 of 11 – ouch!)
October 19, 2008
Miami’s Diaz-Balarts face first real challenge – U.S. Reps. Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart vs. Raul Martinez, the ex-mayor of Hialeah, and Joe Garcia, a former head of a national Cuban-American group
October 17, 2008
GACLA’S Executive Director Will Serve as Chair-Elect of National Council – HispanicBusiness.com
October 15, 2008
El principal líder cívico de la oposición Branko Marinkovic, se halla en Estados Unidos para explicar a medios de prensa la demanda de autonomía que impulsan varias regiones de Bolivia y denunciar al gobierno del presidente Evo Morales.
October 6, 2008
Telstra boss, Sol Trujillo, has been moonlighting for his best pal, John McCain. Having pocketed $13.4 million this year guiding the telco through the biggest upheaval in its history, Mr Trujillo has joined a host of Wall Street bankers in personally raising up to US$100,000 ($150,000) for the presidential hopeful
Latino Commission’s Treatment Of Betancourt An Embarrassment – Connecticut
The contest between incumbent U.S. Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart and former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez has drawn national attention because it is expected to be close, and because it is colorful. – Economics to decide matchup
October 1, 2008
Video :: Boxing champ Oscar de la Hoya talks about being an undecided voter.
The state’s Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission board has rescinded its vote to fire its executive director, but plans to revisit the issue. – Fernando Betancourt in Connecticut
September 30, 2008
One of the biggest advocates of Latino issues on Long Island has endorsed Sen. John McCain for president. Rev. Allan Ramirez, pastor of the Brookville Reform Church
How our Hispanic Congressional Reps voted on the Bailout Package (18 No & 8 Yes) :: H.R.3997 – Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
On this day in 1822, Joseph Marion Hernandez (1793-1857), a delegate from the newly established Florida Territory, became the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress
September 29, 2008
Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, will appear at a brunch Saturday to help raise money for City Attorney Michael Aguirre’s re-election campaign. – San Diego
September 26, 2008
The chairman of the Republican Party in New Mexico’s most populous county, Fernando C de Baca, resigned Thursday, nearly a week after saying “Hispanics consider themselves above blacks” and won’t vote for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
September 22, 2008
McCain tries anti-Chavez ad to lure Hispanics
September 18, 2008
Former U.S. Rep. Eligio “Kika” De la Garza is recovering in a Texas hospital after he and his wife were involved in an automobile accident.
September 17, 2008
Joe Arpaio’s Prisoners Spend “Millions” on Canteen Purchases: So, Um, Where’s the Dough, Joe?
September 16, 2008
Nicaraguan priest taking a top U.N. post – Father Miguel d’Escoto
Once one of the most liberal lawmakers on Capitol Hill, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez has taken a substantial shift to the political center and heads into the November election as a moderate in a Democratic district with strong conservative enclaves.
September 15, 2008
Top New York Latino Officials announce support for Obama
Hispanic Chamber boss ends brief run for mayor – Fernando Reyes in San Antonio
Former state Assemblyman Robert Pacheco has been named co-chairman of California Latinos for McCain.
Puerto Rico’s Senate President Urges Hispanics to Register, Vote – Sen. Kenneth D. McClintock
September 12, 2008
The La Raza Lawyers of San Diego County, a bi-partisan group of Latino and Latina attorneys, have endorsed City Attorney Michael Aguirre’s re-election bid.
September 11, 2008
Omar Sanchez, 23, of Pasco, equipped himself with a backpack, sneakers, a neighborhood map and a voters list. As a field organizer for the Washington State Democratic Party’s Latino Vote Project, that’s about all he needed Wednesday to set out on foot to target a key demographic: Latinos who are registered to vote but haven’t done so before.
Councilman Ben Arredondo receives leadership honor – Arizona
September 8, 2008
P-MAS in Paraguay: Young Socialists Build a New Party from the Ground Up
September 5, 2008
Departing House Speaker Marco Rubio, R-West Miami, put more passion in a five-minute speech this morning to the Florida delegation than there was in almost all of Tuesday night’s nationally televised talks at the Republican National Convention.
National GOP star Sen. Martinez shines less bright in Florida
Hispanic delegate hoping to get his brethren to vote McCain – Colorado’s Joe Nunez
Hispanic Texas Legislators Champion Pedal Power at Democratic National Convention
September 4, 2008
He’s young, Hispanic, and bullish on GOP – Houston’s Vergel Cruz doesn’t believe in identity politics
September 3, 2008
Investigation Finds Former Attorney General Gonzales Failed To Secure Classified Documents On National Security
Barack Obama’s campaign in Nevada has announced a list of Hispanic supporters in the state. – led by Eddie Escobedo
Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon fell off his bike during the weekend, fracturing his arm and damaging his left knee.
A three-way contest for an obscure judgeship in Tuesday’s primary election has sparked a major rift among Bronx Democratic leaders, one that could signal the end of party boss Jose Rivera’s eight-year reign.
Washington Hispanic Delegate from Tri-Cities at Republican Convention
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Tommy Espinoza
August 28, 2008
Manuel “Manny” Sanchez, the lead attorney at Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman in Chicago, is joining with former Clinton Administration attorney Frank Sanchez in a campaign to raise $10 million from Latino business executives, lawyers and other leaders in that community for Senator Barack Obama’s presidential bid.
California superdelegate who offered to sell vote pushing for Latino turnout for Obama – Steven Ybarra
Excerpt from a telephone conversation Thursday between Dallas Democratic State Rep. Rafael Anchía, a Barack supporter at the Denver convention, and Dallas Morning News editorial columnist William McKenzie
A Latino Gadfly Who Wins By Losing – Steven Ybarra is hard to miss. A large man with a shock of white hair, he commands attention like a Falstaff on center stage, but his theatrics and his thunderous voice apparently drive some Democratic Party leaders nuts.
While Police Chief John Romero denied a report that he has already decided to run for mayor, he added that the election is 15 months away and said, ”Who knows what could happen?” – Lawrence, Massachusetts
