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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I was recently on @cnn.com talking about the Latino vote in TX Trump won 55% of the Latino vote in Texas. Now, Latinos are disappointed with the administration and that could have ripple effects in the Lone Star State, where currently Gina Hinojosa & James Talarico are leading with Latino voters

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Thank you so much for listening ❤️🙏🏽

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

ICYMI: I recently produced an interview between our host & @NYCMayor for @LatinoUSA The two talk about why the World Cup is more than just sports, it’s political. They also talk ICE, immigration, Latino voters… & how they mayor’s Spanish is coming along www.latinousa.org/2026/06/19/m...

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Zohran Mamdani: Welcome to NYC, Where Fútbol Meets Joy, Politics and Tacos - Latino USA

Mayor Mamdani on sports, immigration, ICE, Trump, and what makes a great taco.

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

So… I produced an interview today 👀 dropping on Friday for Latino USA 📻

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This June marks 10 years since one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Jorshua Hernández Carrión, a survivor of the shooting, tells us his healing journey and his search for accountability.

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NPR @npr.org · 06/06/2026

Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez. n.pr/4dRcupX

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Peru is set to elect its 10th president in a decade

Peruvians will elect their new president Sunday with polls suggesting a polarized but tight race between hard-right candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez.

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Recorded a social video today for a story I have dropping on Friday It’s about how this June marks a decade since the mass shooting at the gay nightclub, Pulse, in Orlando, Florida I was an intern at Latino USA in 2016 & helped cover the shooting, now I’m reporting on it again

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NPR @npr.org · 27/05/2026

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom. n.pr/3RxYWqE

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NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom.

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The news is out… we’re unionizing! 📻

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Meet the Real Estate Dolls! 🏡 the trans real estate duo I recently reported on for Latino USA 📻

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Justice in Motion @justiceinmotion.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Hi! We’re Justice in Motion. We protect migrant rights by making justice portable across borders: connecting lawyers and advocates in the U.S., Mexico & Central America so migrants can access justice wherever they go. 🌎 Thanks for joining us! www.justiceinmotion.org

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HOME | Justice In Motion

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Justice in Motion @justiceinmotion.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Family separation isn’t over. About 1,000 families remain separated after the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. From Guatemala, human rights lawyer Gabriel Zelada continues the search as part of our cross-border Defender Network. 🎧 Latino USA tells the story: bit.ly/4nsL9vO

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The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting @idabwellssociety.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Investigative Reporting Fellow Reynaldo Leaños Jr. traveled to Guatemala to learn how losing USAID funding has affected LGBTQ+ organizations and damaged U.S. credibility abroad. www.latinousa.org/2025/12/12/s... Applications for the 2026 Fellowship are open now: idabwellssociety.org/news/2026-in...

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How a White House Lie About “Sex Changes” in Guatemala Helped Decimate USAID - Latino USA

False U.S. claims about funding “sex changes” in Guatemala sparked controversy, hurt LGBTQ+ groups in that country, and undermined USAID’s global work.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

FYI: According to the federal DEA, China is the primary source of fentanyl in the United States. We haven’t bombed China nor arrested its leader. www.dea.gov/sites/defaul...

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The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting @idabwellssociety.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

The White House falsely claimed that millions of US dollars were funding “sex changes” in Guatemala. Investigative Reporting Fellow Reynaldo Leaños Jr. learned how losing USAID funding has affected LGBTQ+ organizations and damaged U.S. credibility abroad. www.latinousa.org/2025/12/12/s...

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How a White House Lie About “Sex Changes” in Guatemala Helped Decimate USAID - Latino USA

False U.S. claims about funding “sex changes” in Guatemala sparked controversy, hurt LGBTQ+ groups in that country, and undermined USAID’s global work.

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I also want to note that for this story I looked at government documents that said this man had no criminal record, had entered the U.S. lawfully, was flagged for his tattoos and he had an ongoing immigration case I also reached out to DHS with questions but didn’t hear back

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Since we’re talking about what happened inside CECOT I want to share a story I reported & produced for Latino USA in April I got exclusive interviews with an attorney, and the family of a loved one sent to CECOT The segment begins around the 27:27 mark www.latinousa.org/2025/04/27/c...

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'We Are in a Constitutional Crisis': A Mega Prison and What's at Stake - Latino USA

What began as an ordinary traffic stop for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, escalated into a nightmare scenario. He...

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts or on our website latinousa.org Let me know whst you think! There was a Jenni Rivera #dragqueen at his party & a very intimate moment with his mom. #lgbtq #latino #quinceanera

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Got a special story dropping tomorrow to kick off #Pride It’s about someone throwing themselves a doble quince, 30th, birthday party. It’s a coming of age story, lots of very intimate moments and the blending of his queer family with his blood family for the first time Tomorrow on Latino USA

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adflores.bsky.social @adflores.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Great segment from Latino USA's @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social on Venezuelan men sent to El Salvador's mega prison CECOT via the Alien Enemies Act. Strong context mixed with the story of one man with no criminal record, likely sent to ES because of his tattoos. www.latinousa.org/2025/04/27/c...

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'We Are in a Constitutional Crisis': A Mega Prison and What's at Stake - Latino USA

What began as an ordinary traffic stop for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, escalated into a nightmare scenario. He...

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Took some photos of my friend today in the city ❤️

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NPR @npr.org · 04/04/2025

JUST IN: A federal judge in Maryland Friday ordered the Trump administration to take immediate steps to return a Maryland man who was deported to a Salvadoran mega-prison by mistake, setting up another high-stakes clash between the White House and the courts.

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Judge orders the Trump administration to return man who was mistakenly deported

A federal judge in Maryland Friday ordered the Trump administration to take immediate steps to return a Maryland man who was deported to a Salvadoran mega-prison by mistake, setting up another high-st...

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

If you are a federal employee who was recently fired from a U.S. health agency, I’d love to get in touch. You can reach me on Signal at ReynaldoLeanosJr.68 Thank you!

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 04/03/2025

NEW: Canadian PM Trudeau calls new Trump tariffs "very dumb" and reiterates his country's plan to impose tariffs on some $107 billion worth of U.S. goods in response.

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Trudeau calls tariffs 'very dumb' and says Canada 'will not back down from a fight'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his country's plan to impose tariffs on some $107 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to President Donald

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

If you were in Congress, what would you do for the State of the Union? What do you think Dems should do?

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I had the privilege of celebrating a friend last night & reporting on his big day for an upcoming story on Latino USA ❤️ #latino

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Reporting in Los Angeles for an upcoming story on Latino USA ❤️ #latino #LosAngeles

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

LA sunset by the beach before some reporting

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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán @sergiomarbel.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Immigrants are pushing back against President Trump’s immigration crackdown, and a new song has become something of a rallying cry. The song is called DONALTRON. It’s a dembow with a sick beat and powerful lyrics. Get ready to dance! www.npr.org/2025/02/15/n...

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A protest song by Venezuelan rappers asks Trump not to deport them

Three Venezuela rappers created the song "Donaltron," a protest song in which they make their plea to President Donald Trump to not deport them. The song has become a viral hit on TikTok.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 11/02/2025

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.

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Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launches New Mexico governor campaign

Haaland would be the first Native American woman elected governor if she wins. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham cannot run for a third straight term.

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

ICYMI: I recently produced an interview for Latino USA between Maria Hinojosa and @aoc.bsky.social They talk about what went wrong for Dems in 2024, how they can win back voters, the value & beauty immigrants bring to the U.S. & much more. Hope you’ll listen! 📻 www.latinousa.org/2025/02/02/a...

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AOC: 'I’m Not Going to Give Them My Fear' - Latino USA

A lot has happened with just a few days into President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. There’s been...

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Sergio Martínez-Beltrán @sergiomarbel.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

NEW: The @aclu.org, and a group of immigrant rights groups including @raicestexas.bsky.social, @lasamericasiac.bsky.social & @florenceproject.bsky.social have sued the Trump administration over it's executive action suspending asylum at the U.S. southern border. Lawsuit: www.aclu.org/cases/refuge...

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Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services v. Kristi Noem | American Civil Liberties Union

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Got to produce this interview yesterday for Latino USA between our host, Maria Hinojosa, and @aoc.bsky.social 📻 I hope you’ll watch / listen to the segment when it drops later this week 🎥

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Maria & Marie discuss the diversity within the Latino community, unpack Latinos’ place in U.S. political history, & now, mass deportations in the past and the role Latinos in the U.S. could play in shaping the country’s future I produced this interview & hope you’ll listen!

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Something we do at Latino USA is report on the issues that matter to our community, but we also shed light on its cultures, histories, complexities & beauty On this episode our host, Maria Hinojosa, sat down with Marie Arana to discuss "LatinoLand", her latest book www.latinousa.org/2025/01/26/l...

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Understanding 'LatinoLand' With Marie Arana - Latino USA

“Latinos are not a monolith” is something that we hear almost every election cycle when politicians try to understand and...

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Reynaldo Leaños Jr. @reynaldoleanosjr.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I finally joined! Hi everyone, I'm a journalist / producer from the #RGV of south Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border, now in NYC. I work for a podcast / national public radio show named Latino USA where we cover everything related to Latinos & Latinas Hope you'll give me follow me! www.latinousa.org

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Latino USA

Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 25/01/2025

The Department of Defense has ordered a pause on all of its official social media accounts, unless the posts elevate the second Trump administration’s mission at the southern border or are informational updates, according to three U.S. defense officials.

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Pentagon pausing official social media accounts worldwide for review

The department's halt is meant to ensure that its social media messaging aligns with the new administration’s priorities.

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