Politics

Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio Campaigns In Iowa

Marco Rubio Lands Endorsements From Puerto Rican Leaders

Republican candidate Marco Rubio scored several key endorsements from Puerto Rican leaders in wake of the island's upcoming primary on March 6.
Ted Cruz Campaigns In Nevada Ahead Of GOP Caucuses

Ted Cruz Vows to Use ICE Agents to Deport 12 Million Immigrants

Republican hopeful Ted Cruz recently went out of his way to assure Fox News host Bill O'Reilly he is totally committed to a plan to deport all 12 million undocumented immigrants estimated to live in the U.S. if he is elected president.
Democratic Nevada Caucus at Sierra Vista High School

A Day at the Nevada Caucus: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and the Latino Vote

Caucus-goers throughout Nevada cast their vote on Feb. 20, many in Latino-heavy Clark County. Based on exit polls, older voters leaned towards Clinton while Latinos and millenials chose Sanders.
Donald Trump

Trump Claims Latino Vote Victory Against Rubio, Cruz in Nevada GOP Caucus

Donald Trump won his first Republican presidential caucus election in Nevada on Tuesday night, crushing his fellow GOP candidates by double digits.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz Turn to Nevada Ground Efforts in Hopes of Slowing Donald Trump

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are both concentrating on their Nevada ground games in hopes of slowing down hard-charging Republican front-runner Donald Trump.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate In Milwaukee Credit

2016 Presidential Poll: Can Democrats Secure the Latino Vote?

Although Latinos voted for President Barack Obama in both the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections in record breaking numbers, a new poll reveals that the Democratic Party may not have a strong grip on the voting bloc this time around.
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Guantanamo Bay Prison Closure Plan Submitted to Congress, But Opposition Already Awaits

President Barack Obama announced a plan has been sent to Congress regarding to closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.
House Holds Organizational Meeting On Possible Rangel Ethics Breaches - Gene Green

Will Houston Finally Have a Latino US House Member?

Major change is on the horizon for Houston. Latino candidate Adrian Garcia confirms his intention to make a bid for the House seat and challenge longstanding Rep. Gene Green. This marks the first time a Latino becomes a House member for this largely Hispanic city in Texas.
LA May Day Marches Celebrate Workers, Push For Immigration Reform

This Is Why Immigrants Need Protection

A federal former immigration officer has been charged with accepting cash bribes and sex from undocumented immigrants in exchange for working papers.
Bolivia President Evo Morales

Sorry Evo Morales But Bolivians Want a New President

Did Bolivians already have enough of President Evo Morales? Well, partial results and unofficial quick counts from the referendum on Sunday seemed to indicate that they had ditched the constitutional amendment that would allow Morales to stay in power for his fourth term.
BRICS/SCO Summits - Russia 2015

Arrest Warrant Issued for Brazil President Dilma Rousseff's Campaign Strategist in Corruption Probe

Joao Santana, President Dilma Rousseff’s campaign manager, was specifically suspected to have received bribes in offshore accounts related to the Car Wash scheme.
FUSION Presents The Brown & Black Democratic Forum

Univision News Anchor Jorge Ramos: 'No One Can Make It to the White House Without the Hispanic Vote'

Univision launched an initiative that aims to register about three million new Latino voters this year.
GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Holds Rally In Atlanta, Georgia

Do MSNBC 'Morning Joe' Hosts Mika and Joe Want Donald Trump to Be President?

The "Morning Joe" hosts Mika and Joe are in hot water following leaked audio which suggests that they are favoring Donald Trump.
Ted Cruz Campaigns In Nevada Ahead Of GOP Caucuses

Did Ted Cruz Just Fire His Spokesman Over Marco Rubio?

Senator Ted Cruz fired his spokesperson Rick Tyler for publishing an implicating video of his fellow candidate as other presidential hopefuls accuse the Texas lawmaker of doing “anything to get elected.”
Guantanamo Bay Facility Continues To Serve As Detention Center For War Detainees

US Department of Defense Proposal to Close Guantanamo Bay Already Set

The U.S. Department of Defense is ready to hand in its proposal to Congress for closing the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. The plan consists of different options on how the prison will be closed. It will be submitted on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Immigrant Rights Advocates Protest At Elizabeth Detention Center

Easier Cuba Travel May Be Delayed by Fugitive Cop Killer

Airline companies have until March 2 to apply at the Department of Transportation for at least 110 daily flights from the United States to Cuba. However, the State Troopers Fraternal Organization of New Jersey is calling to halt the restoration of flights to Cuba before a fugitive cop killer is returned to the United States.
puerto rico wall street protest

Puerto Rico Governor to Paul Ryan: Debt Crisis Affecting Audit on Island's Financial Crisis

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla wrote a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan announcing financial statements from 2014 will be released soon and dismissed rumors of lack of reliable financial information from the island.
Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio Lands Endorsement of Latino GOP Lawmakers Who Supported Jeb Bush

Three Latino Republican congressional lawmakers are now endorsing Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., for president after previously supporting former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Donald Trump

Donald Trump Leading in 10 of Next 14 GOP Voting States

Donald Trump's dominance is starting to show among the handful of Republican candidates still seeking the party's 2016 presidential nomination.
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Latino Voter Turnout to Hit Over 13 Million on Election Day 2016

The Latino vote has been called "decisive" in the presidential election, and one organization is projecting record voter turnout by the group this November.
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