cindy.andrade | March 31, 2015
More often than not, it seems as though Univision cannot complete the day’s newscast without mention of at least one immigration-related story. This persistent fixation on the heated topic of immigration blatantly ignores the fact that though the Latino community is affected by it, it is not defined by it. In wake of the upcoming 2016 presidential elections, once again immigration is being…
cindy.andrade | March 31, 2015
More often than not, it seems as though Univision cannot complete the day’s newscast without mention of at least one immigration-related story. This persistent fixation on the heated topic of immigration blatantly ignores the fact that though the Latino community is affected by it, it is not defined by it. In wake of the upcoming 2016 presidential elections, once again immigration is being…
cindy.andrade | March 26, 2015
The interview went on to compare Reyes’ encounter with Bush to a previous encounter Reyes had with Hillary Clinton. When Reyes asked Clinton about action on immigration, Clinton limited her response to congratulating Reyes on being a dreamer and said the answer is for people to “vote for more Democrats." Did Reyes or the Univision host point out that Clinton was essentially dismissive of the…
cindy.andrade | March 26, 2015
Despierta América, the network’s morning show mix of news, weather and entertainment, recently featured a story about a recorded dialogue on the topic of immigration between Jeb Bush and immigrant dreamer Monica Reyes. Host Satcha Pretto’s introduction of the segment was factually incorrect, as she preposterously asserted that Jeb Bush did not know what the DACA program is and that Bush is not…
cindy.andrade | March 24, 2015
Senator Ted Cruz affirmed his positive view of immigration.“Imagine a legal immigration system that welcomes and celebrates those who come to achieve the American dream,” Cruz declared to enthusiastic applause.
cindy.andrade | March 24, 2015
Reporting for Noticiero Univisión, correspondent Lourdes Meluzá noted that among others, Cruz aims to capture the support of Evangelical voters, including among the young. Meluzá encountered two such prospective voters of Latino origin, both of whom were enthusiastic at the prospect of a Cruz presidency.
cindy.andrade | March 24, 2015
Univision also featured Senator Cruz's father, Cuban immigrant Rafael Cruz, who beamed with pride about his son’s candidacy to become the leader of the free world. The elder Cruz said he is “incredibly proud of the promise of America, of the United States. The United States is the bastion of liberty in the world.”