Has Immigration Reform Talk Fueled Violence Against Illegal Immigrants?

Has Immigration Reform Talk Fueled Violence Against Illegal Immigrants?

Javier Manjarres
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June 23, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Illegal immigrants are being targeted in Stamford, Connecticut by a group of underage thugs, believed to be part of a local gang that is solely attacking immigrants believed to be in the country illegally. Police say that a 11 year old  and an14 year old have been arrested in connection to at […]
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U.S. Looks to Raise Border Crossing Taxes

U.S. Looks to Raise Border Crossing Taxes

Javier Manjarres
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April 30, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES The newly released bipartisan  immigration reform bill states that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would secure the U.S border by increasing Customs and Border Patrol officers, deploy the U.S. Military, as well as the construction of a new border fence.  But now the DHS is looking to raise tax revenues by […]
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Obama Says

Obama Says "Latino Community" Believe in "Shared Sacrifices"

Javier Manjarres
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April 29, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES During his 2011 address to the controversial and racially divisive National Council of La Raza (NCLR), President Obama espoused his "spread the wealth" talking points and ideology that has divided the country since he was sworn into office in 2008.  The President said that the "American Way" is about "a people who […]
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As Rubio Calls For Recount in Venezuela, 'Chavistas' Burn Ballots

As Rubio Calls For Recount in Venezuela, 'Chavistas' Burn Ballots

Javier Manjarres
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April 16, 2013
“I urge Venezuelan authorities to refrain from any steps that may forever tarnish the credibility of the new government, such as rushing to certify the election results ahead of a full and transparent audit of all the votes.
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Rubio Hopes Venezuelans Will  End

Rubio Hopes Venezuelans Will End "Socialist Disaster"

Javier Manjarres
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April 13, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES The Venezuelan Socialist regime of Hugo Chavez is up for re-election this weekend, but the fear that the election will not be "transparent" and fair to the Venezuelan people is weighing heavy on the minds of many onlookers, including U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.  Early Saturday morning, Rubio put out a statement chiding […]
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Jeb Bush, Hispanic Conservative Rally in Miami

Jeb Bush, Hispanic Conservative Rally in Miami

Javier Manjarres
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April 12, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Hispanic Conservatives converge on Miami on April 18th and 19th for the annual  Hispanic Leadership Network conference that will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida.  The event is co-chaired by former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, and usual draws out the who's who of Hispanic […]
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Amnesty-Lite Immigration Reform Bill On the Fast-Track

Amnesty-Lite Immigration Reform Bill On the Fast-Track

Javier Manjarres
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April 7, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES "All of us have said that there will be no agreement until the eight of us agree to a big, specific bill, but hopefully we can get that done by the end of the week," said Schumer, D-N.Y., who's leading efforts by eight senators to craft the legislation. "That's what we're on […]
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FL Democrat Breaks From Wasserman Schultz and Others-

FL Democrat Breaks From Wasserman Schultz and Others-"Lift the U.S.-Cuban Embargo"

Javier Manjarres
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March 28, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Florida Democratic Congresswoman Kathy Castor has broken ranks with her fellow Florida Congressional Democrats by proposing that the U.S. embargo to Cuba is lifted.  DNC Chair and Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of the embargo, along with other Democrats, Rep. Frederica Wilson, Senator Bob Menendez, […]
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Rubio's Big Labor Immigration Problem

Rubio's Big Labor Immigration Problem

Javier Manjarres
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March 23, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES When Senator Marco Rubio spearheaded his bipartisan immigration reform "Gang of 8" in the Senate earlier this year, conservatives took pause with the principles the group offered, saying that the "statement of principles" was nothing less than amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States. It was inevitable […]
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Immigration Reform Should Stipulate English as Official Language

Immigration Reform Should Stipulate English as Official Language

Javier Manjarres
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March 22, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Last January, Senator Marco Rubio's and his 'Gang of 8'  U.S. senators set forth a 'statement of principles' as the framework for a potential immigration reform bill that could surface as early as April or May of this year. The bipartisan effort identified several conditions that illegal immigrants must meet in order […]
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Rubio Doubts

Rubio Doubts "Chavista" Gov't In Venezuela Will Respect its People

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Senator Marco Rubio was recently confronted by the Spanish-language television network Telemundo and was asked to give his opinion on the recent death of Venezuelan strong-man Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's "Chavista" electoral future, and the ongoing scandal in which his colleague in the U.S. Senate, Senator Bob Menendez is currently involved in. When […]
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Ted Cruz Gives His Take on the GOP and Hispanic Voters

Ted Cruz Gives His Take on the GOP and Hispanic Voters

Javier Manjarres
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March 11, 2013
By JAVIER MANJARRES Miami-  Texas Senator Ted Cruz addressed the attendees at the annual Cuba-Democracy PAC luncheon and covered a wide range of issues of interest to Hispanics as well as the Republican party's prospects of making greater inroads with this increasingly important voter demographic that has been trending Democrat of late.  I asked Cruz […]
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