The Heat: Latinos changing America

The Heat

From demographics to the economy to politics, Latinos are transforming America. Over the last few years, the Latino population in the United States has grown dramatically.

With the race for the U.S. presidency well underway, they are expected to have a major say on who will be the next American president.

CCTV America’s John Gilmore filed this report.

The Heat discussed this topic with:

  • Laura Maristany, the director of policy and legislative affairs for the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.
  • From San Diego, Richard Griswold del Castillo joined the panel. He is the chair of Chicano Studies at San Diego State University.
  • Luis Fortuno is the former governor of Puerto Rico.
  • From San Diego, Enrique Morones joined the discussion. Morones is the former president of the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and is now the Executive Director of an immigrant support group called Border Angels