The Latino Newsletter

Bad Bunny and Simon Bolívar, or a Cautionary Tale for Modern Times

Feb 17, 2026

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Bad Bunny and Simon Bolívar, or a Cautionary Tale for Modern Times

Is Pan-Americanism merely a chimera or an attainable dream?

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

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Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

Feb 16, 2026

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Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

“This is a film about belonging,” director David Alvarado tells The Latino Newsletter

Cristina Escobar

What the MBTA Communities Law Means for Massachusetts’ Housing Shortage

Feb 13, 2026

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What the MBTA Communities Law Means for Massachusetts’ Housing Shortage

An early analysis shows new projects in the pipeline, and limits to what the law requires

Rosanna Marinelli

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

Feb 12, 2026

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12 min read

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

The investigation would have involved the governor’s in-laws, among others, for alleged illegal construction in a protected area

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

Feb 11, 2026

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12 min read

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

Nonprofits that serve impoverished communities are losing federal funds

Cris Seda Chabrier

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Feb 12, 2026

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12 min read

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

The investigation would have involved the governor’s in-laws, among others, for alleged illegal construction in a protected area

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Feb 11, 2026

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12 min read

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

Nonprofits that serve impoverished communities are losing federal funds

Cris Seda Chabrier

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

Feb 9, 2026

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Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

It was as simple as it was radical

Nuria Net

The 2026 Midterm Elections Are the Next Target

Why fears of interference and “nationalizing” the vote are real

Mauro Morales

Feb 10, 2026

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9 min read

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

It was as simple as it was radical

Nuria Net

Feb 9, 2026

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10 min read

Puerto Rico’s Municipal Police Is Calling Immigration Enforcement on People

In one case, officers held individuals at their police station until CBP arrived

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Feb 7, 2026

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12 min read

Traces of Home With Colette Ghunim

Season 2, Episode 10 of The Latino Newsletter podcast

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Feb 6, 2026

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4 min read

Wanna Be the Next Bad Bunny? Berklee Launches Its First Spanish-Language Music Course

The Boston-based school plans to expand access for students worldwide

Rosanna Marinelli

Feb 5, 2026

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8 min read

Bay Area Residents Fight Back Super Bowl Immigration Crackdown Fears

Even as the NFL assures there will be no ICE enforcement, demonstrators and community members are still mobilizing

Annika Hom

Feb 4, 2026

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11 min read

The World Baseball Classic Needs Puerto Rico — With or Without Stars

The talent is there, so just give other players the opportunity

Frankie Lozada

Feb 3, 2026

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8 min read

U.S. Army Used Roosevelt Roads for Military Training Days Before Christmas

The base was used for at least two other trainings last year

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Feb 2, 2026

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12 min read

Supporting Immigrants Under Trump Comes With a Price

Research and accounts show deportation policy traumatizes families and those who help

Dr. William D. Lopez

Feb 1, 2026

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8 min read

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Bad Bunny and Simon Bolívar, or a Cautionary Tale for Modern Times

Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

What the MBTA Communities Law Means for Massachusetts’ Housing Shortage

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

The Latino Newsletter is an independent nonprofit newsroom.
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PUERTO RICO

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

The 2026 Midterm Elections Are the Next Target

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

Puerto Rico’s Municipal Police Is Calling Immigration Enforcement on People

Traces of Home With Colette Ghunim

Wanna Be the Next Bad Bunny? Berklee Launches Its First Spanish-Language Music Course

Bay Area Residents Fight Back Super Bowl Immigration Crackdown Fears

The World Baseball Classic Needs Puerto Rico — With or Without Stars

U.S. Army Used Roosevelt Roads for Military Training Days Before Christmas

Supporting Immigrants Under Trump Comes With a Price

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Rosanna Marinelli

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Bad Bunny and Simon Bolívar, or a Cautionary Tale for Modern Times

Sundance Winner ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Is the Affirming Doc Our Community Needs

What the MBTA Communities Law Means for Massachusetts’ Housing Shortage

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

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

PUERTO RICO

Biden White House Raised Concern Over Order to Halt Environmental Investigation in Puerto Rico

Federal Funding Cuts Leave Rural Puerto Ricans Behind

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

The 2026 Midterm Elections Are the Next Target

Why Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Gave Me Chills

Puerto Rico’s Municipal Police Is Calling Immigration Enforcement on People

Traces of Home With Colette Ghunim

Wanna Be the Next Bad Bunny? Berklee Launches Its First Spanish-Language Music Course

Bay Area Residents Fight Back Super Bowl Immigration Crackdown Fears

The World Baseball Classic Needs Puerto Rico — With or Without Stars

U.S. Army Used Roosevelt Roads for Military Training Days Before Christmas

Supporting Immigrants Under Trump Comes With a Price

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

Julio Ricardo Varela

Hector Cervantes

Rosanna Marinelli

Carlos Berríos Polanco

Susanne Ramírez de Arellano

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 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.