Donald Trump causes a stir in the Latino community due to his inappropriate remarks. Will his rhetoric strengthen the Latinos to vote?

Trump Against The Latinos

Many Latinos were disappointed and even angry to Trump's anti-Latino remarks. In one of his statements, the presidential candidate stated that Mexico is smart and cunning to send the bad people from their country to the U.S. because they do not want to pay and look after them.

Aside from calling the immigrants bad, he went further and called them rapists and killers.

"When Mexico sends its people, they're not sending their best," Trumps said. "They're sending people that have lots of problems, and they're bringing those problems with us. They're bringing drugs. They're bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

Latino Groups In Action

Latino groups are now looking for ways to help Hispanics exercise their political muscle following the derogatory remarks from presidential hopeful Trump and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Cristobal Alex, president of the Latino Victory Foundation, thinks that the anti-immigration policies backed by the two men will help mobilize Latinos.

On Wednesday, nine organizations gathered in Washington to outline plans how to mobilize millions of Hispanic voters. They are determined to make their presence be felt in the presidential primary votes, particularly in Nevada and South Carolina.

Latinos in Nevada Against Trump

Arpaio, who endorsed Trump, did not expect how their rhetoric would affect the candidate's presidential bid. However, he felt that their run will not be smooth in Nevada.

Maria Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino, believes that the American Latino community in Nevada has a significant influence on the election. She stressed that they will participate.

Arpaio Still Positive With Trump

Arpaio revealed that he did not observe any movement or campaign against Trump in the Hispanic community. He felt that they would not vote in the primary.

Latinos Against Arpaio

Arpaio concedes that his position against illegal immigration has been controversial that it draws many activist groups against him.

Alex said that Trump attacked their community on the first day of his campaign. However, the county sheriff has attacked and damaged the Latino community for years.

Ben Monterroso, executive director of Mi Familia Vota, shared the same sentiments, adding that Arpaio attacked their community without enforcing the law but by discriminating them.

Monterroso believes that Trump and Arpaio did it because they think they do not need the Latinos and that they will not participate. However, they could be wrong because as what Monterroso said, "There is no presidential candidate that can get the White House without the Latino vote."