Press Release

Washington, DC – Donald Trump said he will implement a strict, extreme screening process for people who wish to immigrate to the United States, including an ideological screening test. César Blanco, Latino Victory interim director, issued the following statement: “Donald Trump has spent his entire campaign using immigrants as scapegoats, attacking and demeaning their religious […]

Washington, DC – Latino Victory Project is proud to welcome Stephanie Valencia to our National Committee. The National Committee is comprised of founding partners who help chart the course for the organization and serve in a strategic role in helping to identify Latino leaders across the country to run for office. César J. Blanco, Latino

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Latino Victory Fund today announced the endorsement of Nevada State Senator Ruben Kihuen for Congress. If elected, Kihuen would be the first Hispanic elected to represent Nevada in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Ruben represents the future of Nevada leadership, and his public service record is living testimony that once elected to Congress, he

Washington, DC – Today, in an unprecedented joint announcement, the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Latino Victory Fund both endorsed state Representative Brady Piñero Walkinshaw in his bid to represent Washington’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The announcement underscores the appeal of Walkinshaw’s message to diverse constituencies in Seattle and

Washington, D.C.—Today, the Republican National Committee nominated Donald Trump for the presidency of the Unite States at the Republic National Convention. Pili Tobar, Latino Victory Fund advocacy and communications director, released the following statement: “Today, the Republican Party officially turned its back on the Latino community and on the values that make our nation the

Washington— Latino Victory Fund, Latino Decisions, and Fusion have partnered to conduct nightly polls to assess Latinos’ attitudes towards the Republican nominee and the Republican Party, throughout the week of the Republican National Convention. The polls will highlight Latinos’ sentiments and attitudes towards Trump, and the effect these sentiments have on their view of the

Washington DC – During a disappointing interview with Jorge Ramos on Univision’s show Al Punto, Helen Aguirre – Hispanic Media Director for the Republican National Committee – defended Trump and his anti-Latino and anti-immigrant comments. Helen went as far as to say that Trump “is not racist.” Besides being the main Latina spokesperson for the

Washington, D.C. — Please see below for a statement from César J. Blanco, Latino Victory Fund interim director about Trump picking Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate: “It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump picked a running mate who is just as extreme as he is. Governor Pence has proven throughout his

Washington, D.C. — Please see below for a statement from César J. Blanco, Latino Victory Fund interim director about Senator Bernie Sanders’ endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton: “We want to thank Senator Sanders for his work to promote and advance issues that are important to the Latino community. Latinos will always be grateful for his

Washington— Latino Victory Fund joined Priorities USA to launch an animated digital ad that showcases Trump’s harmful “deportation force” immigration policy. The ad is one of six animated videos hitting Trump on his toxic ideology and policies related to women, the environment, the economy, and more. “Trump’s deportation force proposal promotes nothing but division, violence, and