New by @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org The Latino Newsletter at the End of 2025

New opinion by Susanne Ramirez de Arellano for @thelatinonewsletter.org US Military Presence in Puerto Rico Is No Deterrent for the Drug Trade Colonial exploitation as military pawn ignores island’s suffering

The December 22 edition of @thelatinonewsletter.org is via @us.theconversation.com How Venezuela has Been Preparing for a US Invasion for More Than Two Decades The latest from The Conversation Weekly podcast

“If you’re doing immigration law, you’re protecting the livelihood of individual people — but you’re also working inside a very broken system.” @andreaflores.bsky.social reflects on helping create #DACA and how she holds lawmakers accountable. New podcast episode —> www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXe5...

Our team has holiday hours this week, and here is our publishing schedule: Monday-Wednesday. We are closed Thursday and Friday.

We are at 20k to our goal of 50k. If you make @thelatinonewsletter.org part of your daily routine, we would love your support this year! Give at bit.ly/SupportTLN

It was such a pleasure to join the @thelatinonewsletter.org to talk about the past 15 years of immigration policy, and on a more personal note, what it is like to be a Latina policy staffer navigating D.C. I hope you listen to learn more about this moment in immigration politics and policy

New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org It's going to be so much harder to access public information in #PuertoRico

We have updated this story with a statement from the library.

🚨 New procurement records further confirm that this food support contract will go towards the Caribbean military buildup, that it will go until 2027, and that the military does not want people knowing they are getting food deliveries. 1/2

This @thelatinonewsletter.org episode with @andreaflores.bsky.social is one of my favorites. The team did a fantastic job with this one.

New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org Season 2, Episode 7 our podcast is out! Andrea Flores @andreaflores.bsky.social on Redesigning the System

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New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org Puerto Rico Signs Bill Critics Say Is a Threat to Public Information Law 156-2025 became official this past weekend

New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org Puerto Rican Nonprofit Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Jersey City Free Public Library The Boricua Community Building Center alleges discrimination after its executive director was banned from all library branches

Wow.

Trump orders blockade of all 'sanctioned oil tankers' entering and leaving Venezuela via @nbcnews.com

The December 16 edition of The Latino Newsletter is via @us.theconversation.com Chile Elects Its Most Right-Wing Leader Since Pinochet It aligns with a regional drift and domestic tendency to punish incumbents

Really kind of @senorbarragan.bsky.social to recommend @thelatinonewsletter.org

New by Chris Bustos for @thelatinonewsletter.org Latino Men and the Emotions We’re Taught to Hide A personal essay on masculinity, emotional silence, and the long work of learning how to feel without fear

Hi, @senorbarragan.bsky.social. We really appreciate your recommendation of our outlet via your @beehiiv.com newsletter. We just visited your work and it's really interesting what you do. We plan to rec back.

Abraham Quintanilla, father of music icon Selena, has died, family announces via @ksatnews.bsky.social

Video de @vaquero2xl.bsky.social para @thelatinonewsletter.org ACTUALIZACIÓN

From @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org Delivering on The Latino Newsletter’s 2025 Strategic Plan A snapshot of progress, wins, and momentum as we close out the year

Follow Puerto Rico-based journalist and @thelatinonewsletter.org San Juan Bureau Deputy Editor @vaquero2xl.bsky.social. Carlos is doing excellent work.

We spoke with @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey about #Latino communities in #Massachusetts and what they are experiencing in 2025. This episode marks the start of a new bilingual partnership between The Latino Newsletter and El Planeta — FULL EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE: bit.ly/tlnmassgov

New from @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org UPDATE: On Tuesday, December 9, the Department of Defense put out a $32 million solicitation for 12 months of food for troops in and visiting Puerto Rico, assuring the military buildup is preparing to stay until at least 2027.

New opinion by Susanne Ramirez de Arellano for @thelatinonewsletter.org Governor of Puerto Rico Firing Department Head Signals Massive Party Split

My end-of-year wish? Get to 100% of @thelatinonewsletter.org's $50,000 donation goal. We are at 39%! Let's get to 100! THANKS!

New from Rosanna Marinelli of El Planeta for @thelatinonewsletter.org Small-Scale Massachusetts Landlords Join Rent Fight A 2026 ballot question aimed to stabilize housing costs is gaining momentum

U.S. seizes ‘very large’ oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, Trump says via @washingtonpost.com

Keep Independent Journalism Alive in Puerto Rico thelatinonewsletter.org/p/keep-indep...

New from Francisco Lozano for @thelatinonewsletter.org What I Saw in Havana I asked a simple question, and here is what Cubans told me

Mijente, a national Latino organizing group focused on immigrant rights and political empowerment, is escalating its “Apaga el odio” campaign against Univision and Telemundo by launching a national Week of Action that started this past weekend.

New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org @conmijente.bsky.social Announces Week of Action Against DHS Ads on Univision and Telemundo

Rosanna's story for @thelatinonewsletter.org and El Planeta about @massgovernor.bsky.social interview was featured in @politico.com's Massachusetts Playbook.

Why Miami’s Trump backers are clashing with the ‘America First’ wing over Venezuela by @sabrod123.bsky.social

New by @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org For our first collaboration with El Planeta, the team interviews @massgovernor.bsky.social Season 2, Episode 6 of The Latino Newsletter podcast

From @vaquero2xl.bsky.social for @thelatinonewsletter.org Changes to Puerto Rico Law Threaten Transparency and Democracy Advocates have been sounding the alarm for nearly a year

Para @thelatinonewsletter.org, @vaquero2xl.bsky.social habla sobre su nuevo artículo "Estados Unidos ordenará alimentos para las tropas en Puerto Rico por un año"

Big milestone here! Congrats @thelatinonewsletter.org and @juliorvarela.com!

What is keeping the #Latino community from wielding its power in a unified way? "Organizing, organizing, and organizing" is the key ingredient Dolores Huerta shared in the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast.

Here is @vaquero2xl.bsky.social with his latest @thelatinonewsletter.org story: United States to Order a Year’s Worth of Food for Troops in Puerto Rico More at TheLatinoNewsletter.org

Yes, @thelatinonewsletter.org and El Planeta interviewed @massgovernor.bsky.social. Here is the story we filed. #mapoli

To start our editorial partnership with El Planet, here is our latest @thelatinonewsletter.org story, which is an interview with @massgovernor.bsky.social #mapoli This Is the State of Latinos in Massachusetts

Latest PressingIssues.org story from @freepress.bsky.social My Free Press colleague @newsjawn.bsky.social interviews Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb about two bills he introduced that would increase funding for local news in the state. pressingissues.org/pennsylvania...

This is our big #Boston news. The Latino Newsletter and El Planeta Announce Editorial Partnership

New from @juliorvarela.com for @thelatinonewsletter.org As We Begin Our Year-End Fundraising Push, Thank You We've accomplished so much with your support this year — help us do even more in 2026

Y ahora en español. Para @thelatinonewsletter.org, @vaquero2xl.bsky.social con su nuevo informe sobre ICE en #PuertoRico Visita thelatinonewsletter.org

Dolores Huerta details her views on immigration, abortion, and LGBTQ rights on the latest episode of The Latino Newsletter Podcast. Listen to the full episode. Dolores Huerta and People Power: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIQv...