Today, Explained Latinos after El Paso
Aug 9, 2019
Norma Martinez, host of Fronteras, and Esmeralda Bermudez, LA Times reporter, delve into the emotional aftermath of the El Paso shooting. They discuss the resilience of the Latino community in El Paso, highlighting their struggles with fear and vulnerability. Personal stories reveal the complex feelings of being under threat amidst the backdrop of racism and gun violence. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for change in gun control laws and reflects on the identity challenges faced by Latinos across the U.S.
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Trump's Visit
- President Trump was warmly received by some at hospitals, indicating some Hispanic support.
- Not all Hispanics are Democratic; many hold conservative views, potentially unaffected by the shooting.
El Paso's Strength
- The dominant emotion at a protest was anger and defiance, not fear.
- El Paso remains strong and resilient in the face of tragedy.
Latinos after El Paso
- Esmeralda Bermudez interviewed Latinos outside El Paso after the shooting, gauging their feelings.
- Pablo Alvarado, director of the National Day Labor Organizing Network, felt this was a declaration of war against immigrants.