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Contact: María R. González | [email protected] Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory Project today announced that Nathalie Rayes has been named president and CEO of the organization.   After months of an extensive search for the president and CEO, the Latino Victory Project board welcomes Rayes, who brings more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, […]

Washington, D.C.–In observance of International Workers Day, Latino Victory Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement:  “Our nation’s economy is carried on the backs of millions of immigrants, and we can’t thrive without their contributions. While Democrats in Congress fight for better working conditions for workers, Trump and Republicans have made it clear that

Washington, D.C. — On Friday, it was reported that Republican congressional candidate Carlos Giménez submitted a check with the wrong name with his candidate filing paperwork. Giménez filed to run for Florida’s 26th Congressional District, just shy of the filing deadline. Florida law requires candidates to submit a “properly executed check” with the required paperwork. 

Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory announced today that Nathalie Rayes, board member, and Mayra Macías, executive director,  have been appointed to the Planned Parenthood Action Fund Board of Directors. Rayes and Macías join Dr. Luz Towns-Miranda, who has served in the PPAF board of directors for the past four years and has been a dedicated

Washington, D.C. — President Trump tweeted last night that he will issue an executive order suspending all immigration into the United States. Latino Victory Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “Trump is once again using his old playbook of scapegoating immigrants to cover up his failures. But we will not be fooled–he’s doing

Latinos con Biden will be the political home for Latinos who share the common goal of defeating Donald Trump and electing Vice President Joe Biden Washington, D.C. — Today, Latino Victory launched Latinos con Biden, a bilingual virtual network for Latino supporters who are ready to defeat Donald Trump in November by building and rallying

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Senator Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign, leaving former Vice President Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party for the presidential nomination. Mayra Macías, Latino Victory executive director, issued the following statement: “We have reached a turning point in the presidential election, and we could not have a

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders announced that he is suspending his campaign for president of the United States. Latino Victory Fund Executive Director Mayra Macías issued the following statement: “Senator Sanders’ campaign demonstrated the power of investing in Latino voters and centering the voices of young people of color. We must now

Washington, D.C.–The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) today issued a blog post attacking congressional candidate Candace Valenzuela and Secretary Julián Castro. On Monday, Secretary Castro endorsed Valenzuela, who is currently in a runoff race for the Democratic ticket for Texas’ 24th Congressional District. In the post, the NRCC used the pejorative term “illegal immigrants” and

Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory Fund today joined countless immigration organizations and advocacy groups in condemning the Trump administration’s continued use of anti-immigrant, racist policies and rhetoric amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The Trump administration has proposed policies it says are aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, including blocking asylum seekers at the border and