The Latino Newsletter

Jun 19, 2026

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1 min read

We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino

Season 2, Episode 19 of The Latino Newsletter podcast

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FEATURED STORIES

Everybody Wants to Be Boricua Until It’s Time to Carry the Water

Jun 18, 2026

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7 min read

Everybody Wants to Be Boricua Until It’s Time to Carry the Water

On the water crisis, Benito, and the lie of loving an island from a distance

Luis Jonathan Hernández

Jun 17, 2026

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5 min read

My Beloved Yellow Jersey

And why it represents who I am and who I will always be

Santiago Flórez

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

The Storytellers America Doesn’t See

Latina communicators are shaping the national narrative, and it's time the industry acknowledged them

Brenda Duran

DACA Recipient: ‘I Feel Very Lonely and Helpless’

Jun 15, 2026

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4 min read

DACA Recipient: ‘I Feel Very Lonely and Helpless’

Victor Espinoza has been here since 2001, and he is not staying silent

Julio Ricardo Varela

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PUERTO RICO

May 8, 2026

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5 min read

U.S. Corruption and Neglect Enable Electoral Fraud in Puerto Rico

And why you should care about it

Alberto C. Medina

Coast Guard Spends Millions Contracting Surveillance Drones ‘for Puerto Rico’

May 7, 2026

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4 min read

Coast Guard Spends Millions Contracting Surveillance Drones ‘for Puerto Rico’

The federal agency has paid $16 million for intelligence services on the archipelago

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Apr 23, 2026

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3 min read

Why I’m Suing the Puerto Rico Police

We’re seeking records about a little-known border security grant

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Ten Years After Pulse, Survivors Are Still Waiting for Accountability

A survivor reached out to The Latino Newsletter ahead of today’s anniversary with five demands that remain unmet

Julio Ricardo Varela

Jun 12, 2026

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4 min read

“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Luis Alfaro's Chicano reimagining of a Greek tragedy triumphed

Julio Ricardo Varela

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

The planet’s greatest sporting event has become a site of autocracy, corruption, repression, and surveillance

Julio Ricardo Varela

Jun 10, 2026

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6 min read

This Isn’t a Race Phoenix Wanted to Win

Climate change is real, so when will our leaders lead?

Guest Contributor

Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

The Latino Newsletter Announces July 4 Launch of American Colony, a Bilingual Podcast Series Co-Produced With Shake It Easy Media

Series examines Puerto Rico’s 128-year colonial relationship with the United States through the personal stories of Puerto Rican voices

The Latino Newsletter

Jun 8, 2026

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3 min read

Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

As allegations of sexual abuse emerge, Latina historians and preservationists examine how to confront harm while preserving the broader history of the farmworker movement

Guest Contributors

Jun 5, 2026

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4 min read

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

The Economic Development and Commerce Secretary wrote that he lost trust in the administration

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

Tuesday’s primary race for governor is just the latest example

Francisco Avilés Pino

Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

One of the nation’s largest hunger relief organizations changes with demographic shifts

Rosanna Marinelli

Jun 2, 2026

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4 min read

Why the U.S. Could Soon Take Military Action in Cuba

The question is no longer whether Washington is squeezing Havana, but what happens next

Caroline Val

Jun 1, 2026

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4 min read

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FEATURED AUTHORS

We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino

Everybody Wants to Be Boricua Until It’s Time to Carry the Water

My Beloved Yellow Jersey

The Storytellers America Doesn’t See

DACA Recipient: ‘I Feel Very Lonely and Helpless’

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom.
Please consider donating to support our journalism.

PUERTO RICO

U.S. Corruption and Neglect Enable Electoral Fraud in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Spends Millions Contracting Surveillance Drones ‘for Puerto Rico’

Why I’m Suing the Puerto Rico Police

Ten Years After Pulse, Survivors Are Still Waiting for Accountability

“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

This Isn’t a Race Phoenix Wanted to Win

The Latino Newsletter Announces July 4 Launch of American Colony, a Bilingual Podcast Series Co-Produced With Shake It Easy Media

Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

Why the U.S. Could Soon Take Military Action in Cuba

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit journalism outlet
founded by Julio Ricardo Varela. Support our work. Subscribe today.

Julio Ricardo Varela

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

Rosanna Marinelli

Mauro Morales

Serena Maria Daniels

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Please consider donating to support our journalism.

Categories

Who We Are

Who We Are

We Are Preciosa With Jay Trevino

Everybody Wants to Be Boricua Until It’s Time to Carry the Water

My Beloved Yellow Jersey

The Storytellers America Doesn’t See

DACA Recipient: ‘I Feel Very Lonely and Helpless’

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom.Please consider donating to support our journalism.

PUERTO RICO

U.S. Corruption and Neglect Enable Electoral Fraud in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Spends Millions Contracting Surveillance Drones ‘for Puerto Rico’

Why I’m Suing the Puerto Rico Police

Ten Years After Pulse, Survivors Are Still Waiting for Accountability

“Oedipus El Rey” Brought the West Coast to Boston

Our Copa: A Different World Cup Is Possible

This Isn’t a Race Phoenix Wanted to Win

The Latino Newsletter Announces July 4 Launch of American Colony, a Bilingual Podcast Series Co-Produced With Shake It Easy Media

Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

Will Another Resignation Start the Downfall of Puerto Rico’s Governor?

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

How Culturally Relevant Food Became Part of the Greater Boston Food Bank

Why the U.S. Could Soon Take Military Action in Cuba

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit journalism outletfounded by Julio Ricardo Varela. Support our work. Subscribe today.

Julio Ricardo Varela

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

Rosanna Marinelli

Mauro Morales

Serena Maria Daniels

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Please consider donating to support our journalism.

Categories

Who We Are

Who We Are

The Latino Newsletter

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom.
Please consider donating to support our journalism.

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit journalism outlet
founded by Julio Ricardo Varela. Support our work. Subscribe today.