The Latino Newsletter

07/12/2025

Judge orders Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops, arrests in California

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California.

07/11/2025

Bad Bunny makes a ‘political statement’ as Puerto Rico residency begins via CNN

Bad Bunny is performing a series of 30 concerts that fans say are meant to galvanize Puerto Rico’s unique sense of pride and resilience against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, gentrification, and the long-lasting impact of colonialism.

07/11/2025

The July 11 edition of The Latino Newsletter is by Rebeca Acevedo-Carlin

My Father’s Story of Surviving a N**i Labor Camp Is Headed to a NYC Stage: The story of Anthony Acevedo is an American story we can never forget

When I was a child, my father Anthony Acevedo never spoke of the horrors he had endured during World War II. We knew he had served as a medic. We knew he carried invisible wounds. But we didn’t know the full truth, not until decades later.

07/09/2025

The July 9 edition of The Latino Newsletter is opinion from Chris Bustos

The Hispanic-American Identity Crisis
Growing up Latino in the U.S. and questioning what that means for me

True belonging flourishes when both the individual embraces their authentic self, and the community genuinely welcomes that authenticity without reservation.

07/07/2025

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A 27-year-old man was killed Monday after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, authorities said.

Federal agents returned fire at Ryan Louis Mosqueda, who had an assault rifle and was carrying a utility vest, McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez told reporters Monday morning.

Authorities say a 27-year-old man was killed after opening fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas.

07/05/2025

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07/04/2025

The July 4 edition of The Latino Newsletter is debut opinion by Joe Wright

Liberty and Justice: Certain Terms and Conditions May Apply
A Supreme Court decision could unravel birthright citizenship and limit who can fight back

During his presidency, Donald Trump tapped into widespread frustrations over immigration, particularly regarding who qualifies for citizenship. One of his first big moves was Executive Order 14160, declaring that children born to undocumented immigrants or even legal immigrants on temporary visas we...

07/03/2025

The July 3 edition of The Latino Newsletter is by Julio Ricardo Varela

Firing of Senior Latina Journalist Leader Prompts National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Response
Laura Castañeda speaks out about her dismissal and the challenges facing Latino media

In a public statement released Thursday, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) expressed “deep concern” over the recent firing of Laura Castañeda, the most senior Latina journalist at The San Diego Union-Tribune and president of NAHJ’s San Diego chapter.

07/03/2025

The July 2 edition of The Latino Newsletter is new opinion by Henders Aponte.

Memes, War, and Gen Z Screaming Into the Digital Void
A raw response to a world on edge

My generation here in the United States sees war live and unfiltered, sandwiched between makeup tutorials and astrology memes on TikTok videos that autoplay endlessly, often set to pop songs like Kesha’s “Blow” and Nicki Minaj’s “Starships.”

07/02/2025

Via The New York Times

A federal judge in Washington ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration cannot categorically deny entry to people crossing the southern border to claim asylum, striking down a change made on President Trump’s first day in office.

The judge wrote that neither the Constitution nor federal immigration law gave the president the authority to “adopt an alternative immigration system.”

07/01/2025

The July 1 edition of The Latino Newsletter is written by Rosanna Marinelli, our Boston-area multimedia journalist and also of El Planeta.

How Tariffs Are Impacting Latino Entrepreneurs in Massachusetts
Navigating rising prices and policy changes

“Small, mission-driven businesses are hit hardest because they have to operate more cautiously. Capital isn’t as easily accessible to them,” says Keyur Patel, portfolio manager at Boston Impact Initiative.

07/01/2025

The June 30 edition of The Latino Newsletter is via The Conversation US

What Defines Who’s the ’Most American’
Studies show many still equate national identity with being white and English-speaking

Psychologically, some people may just seem a little more American than others, based on factors such as race, ethnicity, or language. Reinforced by identity politics, this results in different ideas about who is welcome, who is tolerated, and who is made to not feel welcome at all.