Requiem for a Heavyweight

Requiem for a Heavyweight

NewsTaco March 18, 2016

By Tomas Ricardo, Friend of NewsTaco I was a fan of Bernie until he started drawing crazy crowds and raising even crazier money. I was most appreciative, on his election […]

Beware the Outsider – Donald Trump in a Latin American mold

NewsTaco March 17, 2016

*Mainstream U.S. voters have no experience with outsider dictator thugs, none whatsoever.  It’s easy for them to be seduced by the strongman with no ties to the prevailing political structure […]

Voto Latino Launches Voter Registration App

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*Here’s something new. An app that scans your ID and automatically populates your voter registration form. That’s it, no more excuses. I want to get this app and use it […]

Marco Rubio: He didn’t get the base even as he rejected his roots

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By Pilar Marrero, NewsTaco/PilarMarrero.com In the end, the promise of Marco Rubio was bigger than the reality. His crushing defeat in Florida, where he only won his home area of […]

NewsTaco Podcast Network, Espisode 5: Super Tuesday III, Rubio, Trump, Hillary after the big vote

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco There were big political bets played this past Tuesday in Florida, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Missouri. The big payoff’s were delegates, bragging rights, sighs of […]

Cruz and Rubio:  Chicanos never dreamed that Latino political ascendency would be like this – or them

NewsTaco March 15, 2016

As Republicans move closer to nominating a presidential candidate, Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida have played prominent roles in the unfolding and sometimes chaotic process. […]

Norteño Music Among Efforts To Get Latinos To The Polls

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*I loved this story, because I could hear the music while I read it. It’s about how Los Tigres del Norte have been promoting voter participation at their recent concerts. I’ve […]

Young Latinos a growing political force in North Carolina, but will they vote?

NewsTaco March 14, 2016

*North Carolina votes tomorrow and Latinos there have been on the political radar since the last presidential election. Back then the state was seen for its potential, and since 2012 […]

Some Hispanic Republicans fear for party’s future if Trump wins in Florida

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*Not to be cynical, but the “Hispanic” Republicans who fear for the party’s future won’t have to wait too long. They’ll know by tomorrow night if their fears came true […]

NewsTaco Podcast Network, Espisode 4: Eyewitnesses in Chicago

NewsTaco March 13, 2016

By Victor Landa, NewsTaco Just when you think you’re ready to go, something happens to set you back a few steps. That’s what producing this episode was like, and all […]