In New York, Young Latinos Celebrate Joe Biden’s Triumph

by Augusta Saraiva | Nov 7, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

NEW YORK — As the U.S. learned the news that Joe Biden will become its 46th president, thousands of Americans across the nation quickly took to the streets. In New York City, where the Democrat won more than 85% of the vote, thousands of voters flocked into Times...

Civic initiatives helped Latino turnout hit highest number ever

by Augusta Saraiva | Nov 5, 2020 | Campaign2020, Demographics, Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON — This year, at least 8.2 million Latino voters cast their ballots ahead of Election Day, accounting for about 56.4% of the nearly 15 million projected Latino votes this year, according to the NALEO Educational Fund, and more than twice the number of early...

In one of Virginia’s most diverse counties, immigrants are on the electoral frontlines

by Augusta Saraiva | Nov 3, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured, Immigration

LINTON HALL, Va. — In front of the Cedar Point Elementary School in the Bristow community, supporters of President Donald Trump gathered in a small tent on Election Day, displaying “Trump 2020” flags and American flag-themed masks. The school is in the community of...

Despite record-high early voting numbers, election results might not come in on Tuesday

by Augusta Saraiva | Nov 2, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

WASHINGTON — With over 92 million Americans choosing to vote ahead of Election Day, the total number of early votes in this election has already surpassed two-thirds of all votes in 2016. This number, which is likely to continue growing before Tuesday’s votes, is...

VIDEO: Economic Woes Predicted for Latin America

by Augusta Saraiva | Oct 27, 2020 | Business & Tech, Featured

While the global economy is expected to shrink by 4.4 percent this year, Latin American and Caribbean economies are likely to experience a GDP contraction nearly twice as high as that, according to the Western Hemisphere Economic Outlook report released last Thursday...