The Latino Newsletter

Jun 8, 2026

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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

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Reassessing the Farmworker Movement: Can History Hold Under Fracture?

Jun 5, 2026

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4 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

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

Jun 4, 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

California’s Latino Century Still Hasn’t Arrived

Jun 3, 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

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

Jun 2, 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

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PUERTO RICO

Apr 2, 2026

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12 min read

Airbnbs Are Eating Up This Puerto Rico Island Municipality

Short-term rentals have increased prices and taken over residences in Culebra, analysis shows

Cris Seda Chabrier

Puerto Rico’s Coasts Are for the People, Not a Playground for the Rich

Apr 1, 2026

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Puerto Rico’s Coasts Are for the People, Not a Playground for the Rich

Boricuas say ‘De Aquí Nadie Me Saca’ as they fight the Esencia megaproject

Rima Brusi

La independencia de Puerto Rico requiere reconfigurar nuestros cerebros

Mar 29, 2026

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9 min read

La independencia de Puerto Rico requiere reconfigurar nuestros cerebros

Reparar el daño colonial y la dependencia va más allá de la política

Lola Rosario

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

Frontline Organizing With Leo Martinez

Season 2, Episode 18 of The Latino Newsletter podcast

The Latino Newsletter

May 29, 2026

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1 min read

A New Poll Captures Where Latino Voters Stand in 2026

UnidosUS releases its largest bipartisan survey of Hispanic voters ahead of the midterms

Julio Ricardo Varela

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

My Two-Year Birthday Wish for The Latino Newsletter

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Julio Ricardo Varela

May 27, 2026

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2 min read

Dressed in Culture at the Sueños Music Festival

Now in its fifth year, the Chicago event uplifts Latinos through community

Hector Cervantes

May 26, 2026

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3 min read

Latino Veterans Have Always Answered the Call

A Memorial Day reflection on Hispanic military service and sacrifice

Mauro Morales

May 22, 2026

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4 min read

We Were Raised to Survive, Not to Process

The psychology that built our families may be quietly dismantling our relationships

Chris Bustos

May 21, 2026

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4 min read

At Brown, a National Conference for Undocumented Students Built From Scratch

The story behind the first Yearning to Breathe Free conference

Henders Aponte

May 20, 2026

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5 min read

Building Trust, Uplifting Voices

What your support has helped us do

Julio Ricardo Varela

May 18, 2026

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2 min read

Learn Your History With Anthony Milian

Season 2, Episode 17 of The Latino Newsletter podcast

The Latino Newsletter

May 15, 2026

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FEATURED AUTHORS

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