Trump’s alternative election reality: “illegals” stole my popular vote

Trump’s alternative election reality: “illegals” stole my popular vote

NewsTaco January 24, 2017

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2.5 minute read)   I was going to start by headlining this Donald Trump story like this: “Yes, he actually said that.” But it would imply that President […]

Hispanic leaders wary of Trump’s trade plans

NewsTaco January 23, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because ending NAFTA is not as cut-and-dry as it sounds. Because tens of thousands of U.S. workers, many of them Latinos in manufacturing, would lose […]

The Trump Era Begins with Historic Marches and an Alternative Reality

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (4 minute read)  This past weekend was historic and bizarre at the same time. It was historic in that the anti-Trump protests organized around the country […]

U.S. Prosecutors Outline Case Against Mexican Drug Lord ‘El Chapo’

NewsTaco January 20, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the timing was perfect, Chapo was extradited on the last day of the Obama presidency. Because a Homeland Security Special Agent says there won’t […]

Don’t tell me to give Trump a chance

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (1 minute read)   I’ll keep this short because there’s no need to belabor something obvious. Give Trump a chance, has been the refrain from Donald […]

Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez bound for Cooperstown

NewsTaco January 19, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because it’s a wonderful honor for a great baseball player. Because he now joins Johnny Bench as the only tow MLB catchers to be inducted into […]

Don’t hold your breath, there will be no Latinos in Trump’s cabinet

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco (2.5 minute read)   I’ve been joking this morning that [tweet_dis]if you were holding your breath waiting for Donald Trump to appoint a Latino to his […]

Obama Commutes Sentence of F.A.L.N. Member Oscar Lopez Rivera

NewsTaco January 18, 2017

*Why you should read this: Because the international movement to free Lopez Rivera has been growing for years. Because his sentence was considered excessive. Because he is the only FALN […]

Day Laborers Have Become an Easy Target for Anti-Immigrant Vigilantes

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*Why you should read this: Because this is real, it’s happening and we should be aware. Because vigilantes will prey on the most vulnerable. Because information should lead to action. […]

Mexico Nightclub Shooting: Alejandra Villanueva, Teen From Denver, Killed in Attack

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*Why you should read this: Because Alejandra is a tragic loss for the more than 55 million-strong U.S. Latino community. Because any loss to violence is tragic. VL By  Richie […]