Los nuevos congresistas latinos avisan: "Llegamos para quedarnos"
Original Article: NY 1 Noticias. 11/18/22
El Partido Demócrata estadounidense refuerza a partir de enero su grupo en la Cámara Baja con al menos nueve nuevos representantes latinos, que quieren llevar la voz de su comunidad al Congreso y tienen claro que tienen mucho camino por delante: "Llegamos para quedarnos", dijeron este viernes.
Cuando el 3 de enero se instale el Congreso resultante de las elecciones de medio mandato del pasado 8 de noviembre la bancada progresista contará con un total de 41 escaños en manos de legisladores latinos. Será la cifra más alta de su historia y podría llegar a 42 si Rudy Salas consigue imponerse en California a David Valadao.
De ellos, y a la espera de los resultados definitivos, los nueve ya confirmados se estrenan con la voluntad de luchar por las preocupaciones de los latinos, como un trabajo digno o una reforma migratoria que facilite una vía para la ciudadanía a los indocumentados, y se muestran convencidos de que con esa lucha contribuirán a mejorar las condiciones de toda la población.
"Como hija de alguien que cruzó la frontera en su primer trimestre de embarazo por Guatemala y México, y que casi se hundió en el Río Grande para que su hija pudiera nacer en este país, les digo: Estamos aquí y no nos vamos a ir a ninguna parte", afirmó Ramírez.
El grupo fue presentado este viernes en Washington por el comité de acción política Bold Democrats, que impulsó sus candidaturas.
"Nosotros sabemos qué significa exactamente el patriotismo. No es un América primero y pensar solo en ti, sino amar tanto tu país que quieres ayudar a la gente que está en él. Yo sé cómo se siente la pobreza, qué es no estar documentado y tener una madre que limpia casas", añadió García en esa intervención.
Su formación no conservará el poder en la Cámara de Representantes en enero: los republicanos se han asegurado la mayoría con los 218 escaños requeridos como mínimo, si bien los demócratas en el Senado sí mantienen su actual control.
El apoyo latino dio un espaldarazo importante a la bancada demócrata en los pasados comicios. Según el sondeo auspiciado por organizaciones como Latino Community Foundation o Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, presentada la semana pasada, casi dos tercios de los votantes latinos apoyaron a aspirantes progresistas.
"Cuando te implicas con la comunidad latina, cuando apuestas por ella y por sus temas, vota por nosotros", dijo Casar, para quien la defensa de los derechos civiles o de la justicia económica funciona igualmente para el conjunto de la población.
Sus respectivas historias personales sirven como trampolín para sus aspiraciones políticas: "Mi padre llegó a Estados Unidos desde México en 1950. Familias como la mía necesitan una economía que ayude a la gente trabajadora, un sistema sanitario asequible", recalcó Salinas dispuesta a servirles de altavoz.
Sin haber empezado aún la nueva legislatura, los nuevos representantes no se conformaron hoy con sus inminentes primeros pasos en el Congreso federal. El objetivo a largo plazo, apuntaron, es recuperar la mayoría en 2024 y conseguir igualmente en un futuro la llegada de un latino a la Casa Blanca.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Endorses Marlene Galán-Woods in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District Washington D.C. - As part of its commitment to expanding Latino representation in Congress, today CHC BOLD PAC is endorsing Marlene Galán-Woods in AZ-01. CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement on this endorsement: “As the daughter of immigrants from Cuba, Marlene Galán-Woods is committed to fighting tirelessly in defense of individual rights and liberties,” said CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez. “As a former broadcast journalist, she spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable. A 36-year Arizona resident and mother of five, Marlene understands the challenges working families face. BOLD PAC is proud to endorse Marlene Galán-Woods for Congress in AZ-01.” “I'm honored to have the support of BOLD PAC. My parents immigrated from Cuba in the 60s in search of freedom and created a better life for their kids through hard work and sacrifice,” said Marlene Galán-Woods. “Now, we have a wannabe dictator threatening to tear down our country and complicit, silent members like David Schweikert helping them. We need fighters in this critical time and in Congress, I will stand up for Arizonans and protect our freedoms.” ABOUT MARLENE GALÁN-WOODS Marlene Galán-Woods is a longtime Arizona resident, former broadcast journalist, mother of five, and daughter of Cuban parents. She has spent her career holding the corrupt and powerful accountable and in 2022 she called out the lies and disinformation of the Republican party. Marlene served on Governor Katie Hobbs’ transition committee and, with her husband, founded the Mesa Arts Academy within the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, which is dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona children. CHC BOLD PAC CHC BOLD PAC is the campaign arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and is dedicated to increasing diversity in the House and Senate by helping more Latinos get elected. CHC BOLD PAC led an unprecedented effort in the 2024 cycle, investing $6.1 million in independent expenditures – the largest in its history. Additionally, the Our ‘Lucha War Room ,’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind rapid-response program to combat misinformation targeting Latinos, reached millions of voters with content in both Spanglish and Spanish and cut through the noise with culturally resonant messaging. Thanks to these efforts, BOLD PAC helped secure seven new Democratic Latino members of Congress. ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2025 Contact: Karla Rodriguez Karla@chcboldpac.com CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez Statement on the Passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva Washington, D.C. – CHC BOLD PAC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement on the passing of Representative Raúl Grijalva: “I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend and colleague, Representative Raúl Grijalva. He was a giant in the fight for working families, environmental rights, and the Latino community — dedicating decades to public service and fiercely advocating for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District. As a longtime Member of the Natural Resources Committee, Raúl fought to protect our environment, public lands, and Indigenous communities, ensuring future generations could enjoy and benefit from them. His absence will be deeply felt in Congress and across our BOLD familia. Raúl was more than a public servant; he was a mentor, a proud Latino leader, and a champion for those who needed him most. My thoughts are with his family, his constituents, and all who worked alongside him. May he rest in peace." ### CHC BOLD PAC , the campaign arm of the Hispanic Caucus, was founded in 2001 to increase Latino representation in Congress. Since its founding, BOLD PAC has more than doubled the size of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
