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Wilber Garcés Pérez was delivering food for DoorDash in Austin, Texas, when an ICE officer opened fire on him. Mr. Garcés Pérez is the latest victim in a growing pattern of shootings by immigration agents, with no body camera footage and no accountability. Jessica Orozco Guttlein, Senior Vice President of Policy and Communications at Hispanic Federation, responded:
“Our thoughts are with Wilber Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old who was shot by an ICE officer during a traffic stop while delivering food in his community. We stand with the Austin community in demanding answers. It is deeply troubling to learn that not only was the officer a recent recruit, but he was not wearing his issued body camera. Hispanic Federation calls for Mr. Garcés Pérez to be released from detention and have any removal proceedings against him halted to ensure his cooperation in the ongoing investigation regarding this horrific incident."
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You can also read our full statement in the image or by clicking here: hispanicfederation.org/news/…
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Do you know the voter registration deadline in your state? Swipe on the carousel to see key dates for states where Hispanic Federation is mobilizing voters to participate in the #2026Midterms
This year, we are working with our partners to mobilize two million voters to participate in this year’s midterm elections.
Here’s how you can act:
1️⃣ Check your voter registration status: hispanicfederation.org/vota
2️⃣ Share this post with your friends and family so they can check their status, too.
3️⃣ Swipe through to see the voter registration deadlines for the states where HF is mobilizing voters.
Let’s make sure our community is registered, informed, and ready to vote! 🗳️
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Match your style to a mission!
This Hispanic Heritage Month, join us in honoring our history, culture, and contributions.
Hispanic Federation has partnered with TeeRico to bring you merch that lets you wear your pride. From “Soy Lucha, Soy Orgullo, Soy Sazón” to designs celebrating our community, there’s a message for everyone.
With every purchase, you’re supporting programming that uplifts the Latino community.
Pick your favorite, wear your message with pride, and shop the collection at the link here: hispanicfederation.org/merch…
💬 Tell us in the comments: What message or mission would you love to see on our next piece of merch?
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This week the Administration announced it would cut off Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage for roughly 750,000people, claiming they were improperly enrolled. It could be months before the public knows which policies were cut and why. These sudden cuts come as working families are already struggling. The expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies this year pushed many into plans with high out of pocket costs that put care out of reach and forced millions more off insurance entirely.
Below is a statement from Julietta Lopez, Vice President for Federal Advocacy and Network Mobilization.
“The ACA has proven to be a literal lifeline for millions of Americans; many people have benefited enormously from its provisions, particularly Latinos. The Administration’s actions are sweeping yet come with little oversight or clarity.
Hispanic Federation opposes any policy that strips health coverage. We urge Congress to enact guardrails against baseless purges of insurance rolls, restore the enhanced ACA subsidies, and expand access to affordable health insurance. Those are solutions every American can support.”
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Yesterday marked nine years since Hurricane María devastated Puerto Rico, leaving a lasting impact on communities across the archipelago. We remember those who lost their lives and recognize the strength of Puerto Ricans who continue to rebuild, recover, and prepare for the future.
In the aftermath of María, Hispanic Federation mobilized more than seven million pounds of food, water, and emergency supplies, along with millions in funding and equipment, all made possible by hundreds of thousands of donors and distributed through local organizations across Puerto Rico
Maritere Padilla-Rodríguez, our Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy, discusses how our work has evolved to help communities prepare for future disasters. She also highlights our energy resilience work, including our efforts to provide solar energy systems to community centers and critical health facilities, helping ensure power for essential services, including medical equipment, when disaster strikes.
🎥 Watch the full interview here: telemundopr.com/video/notici…
Thank you, @TelemundoPR, for continuing to bring attention to the issues that impact our communities.
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The Supreme Court’s decision to block last-minute restrictions on mail-in voting means millions of voters can continue to use mail ballots in the 2026 midterm elections.
Mail-in voting is an important tool for Latino voters and communities who may face barriers to accessing polling locations. Protecting access to the ballot is essential to ensure every eligible voter can participate in our democracy.
On this National Voter Registration Day, Hispanic Federation remains committed as ever to fight for voting rights and make sure that our communities have the information and resources they need to participate in our democracy.
Read our full statement here: hispanicfederation.org/news/…
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Latino leaders from across the country convened today with House Democratic Leader @hakeemjeffries and @HispanicCaucus Chairman @RepEspaillat to address urgent threats facing our communities, nonprofits, and voting rights.
Hispanic Federation President & CEO Frankie Miranda highlighted the growing challenges facing Latino-serving nonprofits, as organizations across HF’s network work to fill critical gaps in services. While people continue to struggle because of the significant cuts to federal programs and the ongoing cost of living crisis, leaders in today’s meeting highlighted the ways that Congress can step up to support communities in need.
We must continue standing together and advocating for the communities we serve.
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Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month – and this year, it is the same day as #NationalVoterRegistrationDay.
We can’t let that coincidence pass us by. At a time when our voices matter more than ever, let’s celebrate our culture by exercising our power at the ballot box. Voting matters, and our participation helps shape the policies that impact our communities.
Join Hispanic Federation in taking action: check your voter registration, create a plan to vote, and encourage your loved ones to do the same.
And tell us in the comments: What does #HispanicHeritageMonth mean to you?
Register to vote here: hispanicfederation.org/vota/
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Last week #HFEncuentroDigital brought our partners together in San José for powerful conversations about leadership, digital equity, AI, democracy, economic opportunity, and the role of partnerships in meeting the evolving needs of our communities.
Across two days of conversation and learning, one theme remained clear: closing the Latino Digital Divide requires collaboration, investment, and ensuring Latino communities have the knowledge, access, and voice to shape the future of technology.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed their expertise, ideas, and vision throughout #HFEncuentroDigital. A special thank you to the HF staff whose dedication and hard work made this possible.
As we reflect on Encuentro Digital, the work continues. Let’s keep expanding digital opportunities and closing the Latino Digital Divide.
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This week, President Trump called for his voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the upcoming midterms. Such a message has made it clear that the stated campaign to advance election integrity is a farce, and the real goal is to restrict voting rights for specific people.
Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of Hispanic Federation points out how this duplicity of messaging creates a hostile election environment that diminishes trust in a Democracy. Hispanic Federation will continue to make sure that people have the information they need to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming election. Read our full statement in the graphic. Click the graphics to read our full statement.
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Twenty-five years later, we still carry September 11th with us – the grief, the courage, and the unity that brought our city and country together.
In the weeks and years that followed, people from all walks of life stepped up – comforting grieving neighbors, and aiding survivors facing unexpected illnesses. We are grateful to those community members, and to the partners who worked alongside us to keep essential medical treatment within reach for survivors and first responders who needed it most.
Hispanic Federation honors every life lost and every hero who ran toward danger to save others.
Hoy, y siempre, los recordamos.
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The Census is essential. It shapes funding for community services, guides business decisions, and helps government work effectively and better serve the people. But it only works if it does what the constitution requires: counting every single person who lives here.
If millions of immigrants are excluded from the count, and if officials are blocked from collecting basic data on race, ethnicity, and gender; every community will feel the debilitating impacts. Not just today, but for decades to come.
Hispanic Federation will continue to fight to make sure everyone is counted in the 2030 Census, so no community is hidden, overlooked, or ignored.
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Read more in the link here: cnn.com/2026/09/10/politics/…
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Yesterday marked the first day of Hispanic Federation’s Encuentro Digital, bringing together leaders and allies from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico to explore how collaboration can expand digital opportunities for Latino families and workers.
Conversations explored the opportunities and impacts of AI, digital equity, civil rights, and the digital needs of our communities, with an interactive AI experience led by Google.
We officially kicked off the gathering with welcome remarks from Jesús García Valadez, Head of Cultural Communications at Google and Frankie Miranda, President & CEO of Hispanic Federation, followed by a HF Charla with Melonie Parker, Vice President for Employee Engagement at Google.
Thank you to @Google for providing the space to make this gathering possible, and to all our speakers, partners, and allies who made the first day so meaningful.
#HFEncuentroDigital #DigitalEquity #LatinoDigitalDivide #AI
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Eileen’s story is a powerful reminder of what digital access, skills, and opportunity can make possible.
Today, leaders and allies from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico will come together in San José for Hispanic Federation’s Encuentro Digital 2026. Throughout the Encuentro, participants will explore the future of AI, digital equity, and workforce development for Latino communities.
Stories like Eileen’s are the kinds of stories that motivate us to build and expand our workforce development programs. For those who may not have a roadmap or someone to follow, programs like these can open doors, provide guidance, and help communities see what’s possible.
Thank you to our partner organization, @OBTJOBS, for connecting jobseekers and community members to life changing opportunities.
Thank you Otter house for developing this video and helping to share Eileen’s story.
#EncuentroDigital #DigitalEquity #AIForGood
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Remember, learn, and act: listen to directly impacted communities share the real toll that aggressive federal operations have taken on people in North Carolina.
Last week, we gathered with partners from across North Carolina for the People’s Hearing on Immigration Enforcement in Charlotte. Throughout the day, more than 25 directly impacted individuals, business owners, and legal experts testified about what they heard, saw, and felt after federal agents targeted communities in North Carolina. Their testimony resurfaced the fear and trauma that continue to affect people and began the process of creating a record that preserves vital lived experiences.
Last week’s hearing was the sixth People’s Hearing held so far. As with testimony from previous locations, the testimony in Charlotte will be turned into a People’s Record and presented to Congress so that our representatives understand why urgent action is needed to curtail aggressive federal operations that intimidate people and threaten communities.
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Julian Berger of WFAE reported from the hearing on the testimony he heard. You can listen to his reporting here: wfae.org/race-equity/2026-09…
You can also watch the full day of testimony here: hispanicfederation.org/NChea…
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Ideas, connections, and plenty of reasons to CRECER!
Earlier this week, Hispanic Federation was in Hartford for CRECER: Connecticut Latino Business Expo, bringing together more than 300 entrepreneurs, elected officials, community leaders, and small businesses advocates for a day focused on connection, resources, and growth.
Attendees explored methods for improving access to capital, policies impacting small businesses, and leadership strategies, while connecting with resources and new opportunities.
Through La Marqueta, 20 Latino-owned businesses from across the state also showcased their products and services to potential customers.
We are proud to support Latino entrepreneurs with programming and skill-building opportunities that help small business grow and thrive.
This small business initiative is proudly supported by U.S. Senators @SenBlumenthal and Chris Murphy and funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Thank you as well to Mayor of Hartford, our panelists, community partners, entrepreneurs, and everyone who joined us in celebrating Connecticut’s Latino business community.
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