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A Turning Point for Bolivia
Written by: Natalie Arnez 🇧🇴 🇸🇻 Rodrigo Paz giving a speech (Image taken by Franz Flores via L21) After nearly two decades of socialist rule, Bolivia is entering a new era. Rodrigo Paz, a centrist-conservative politician from the Christian Democratic Party, won the presidency, promising to stabilize the country’s economy and restore confidence in its institutions. As PBS reported, Paz will become “Bolivia’s first conservative leader in decades .” His victory comes after
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5 days ago4 min read


Marcello Hernández headlines the University of Maryland Homecoming Comedy Show
Written by: Sierra Green 🇺🇸 Marcello Hernández's headshot on the Improv website (Photo credit: Improv). Marcello Hernández returns to the University of Maryland this year as the Student Entertainment Events (SEE) Homecoming Comedy headliner. Hernández has been on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) since 2022 and was the first Gen Z cast member ever to be a part of the show. He is most known for his sketches alongside Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny and for his “Weekend Update” segm
La Voz Latina
Nov 32 min read


Authenticity and Community: A Perfect Recipe Fueling Montgomery County’s Latino Restaurant Scene
Written by: Danny Chung-A-Fung 🇺🇸🇬🇾 Entryway of the restaurant, Cuba de Ayer in Burtonsville, MD ( Danny Chung-A-Fung) The Latino restaurant scene in Montgomery County continues to be a hotspot for foodies, said Mauricio Vásquez, the Executive Director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Montgomery County. Latinos are currently the largest minority in Montgomery County, making up about 21% of the county’s total population . Vásquez shared that said that what sets a Latino
La Voz Latina
Oct 302 min read


Se sugirió al consejo de College Park revisar el código vigente sobre eliminación de residuos en apartamentos
Escrito por: Nolan Rogalski Un sitio de reciclaje ubicado en la intersección de Baltimore Avenue y College Avenue (Jose Gonzalez). Cuando los residentes en la Asociación Cívica del distrito de Berwyn en College Park se reunieron el 18 de septiembre, repitieron una frase común entre la comunidad: “Los edificios de apartamentos deben rendir cuentas por el reciclaje.” Sin embargo, según el Comité para un Mejor Medio Ambiente de College Park (CBE), el asunto no es tan sencillo co
La Voz Latina
Oct 293 min read


‘No Kings Day’ march brings protesters to the streets of D.C.
Written by: Dariana Guzman People protest in front of the Congress building in Washington, D.C, at the No Kings protest on October 18, 2025 (Ashley Neyra). More than seven million people across the country, including those in the District of Columbia, marched the streets to protest against the Trump administration on Oct. 18. Carrying handmade signs, shouting chants, and playing their instruments, demonstrators voiced their opposition against the administration, demanding lim
La Voz Latina
Oct 222 min read


Preseason Recap: What to Expect This NBA Season
Written by: Sierra Green🇺🇸 Basketball’s heating up as the season approaches (Photo credit via NBA website) While many fans are eager for the NBA regular season to start, the preseason can give them a look into how their favorite team might actually play during the season. This year the preseason took place from Oct. 2 to Oct. 17. It often serves as a time for coaches and players to try out new lineups and plays beyond regular season practice. Although preseason games don’t
La Voz Latina
Oct 214 min read


A Dream and a Pay Cut: The Push for Union Recognition at UMD
Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Graduate students and supporters gather to demand different rights from the university (Sophia da...
La Voz Latina
Oct 84 min read


The Key Messages of Latin America at the UN
Written by: Natalie Arnez 🇧🇴 🇸🇻 The General Assembly commemorates the 80th anniversary of establishment of the United Nations, 2025...
La Voz Latina
Oct 34 min read


Mexicans in Washington, D.C., Celebrate Mexico's Independence Day Despite Fear of Immigration Policy
Written by: Isabella Gonzalez Attendees dancing in celebration of Mexico's Independence Day (Isabella Gonzalez). From the outside, it's...
La Voz Latina
Oct 33 min read


Sabores que cruzan fronteras: La llegada de ArepaZone a Maryland
Escrito por: Kathiuska Vergara 🇻🇪 El exterior de ArepaZone, ubicado en 4341 Calvert Rd. en College Park (Jose Gonzalez). Alrededor del...
La Voz Latina
Oct 23 min read


La ciudad de College Park celebra la herencia hispana
Escrito por: Katelynn Winebrenner 🇺🇸 Miembros de la comunidad de College Park celebrando en el evento " ¡ Bailamos!" (Katelynn...
La Voz Latina
Sep 303 min read


Home Sweet Home for the Washington Commanders in 2030 as D.C. signs agreement on $3.7 billion stadium project
Written by: Henry Quach 🇻🇳 Owner Josh Harris signing a Commanders helmet after announcing the $3.7 million deal (Photo by Win...
La Voz Latina
Sep 293 min read


Deportation from the U.S. to Mexico
Written by: Sierra Green Photo Credit: The New York Times Making the transition from one country to another can be difficult, especially...
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Sep 254 min read


We the Terps: A Day with the U.S. Constitution
Written by: Miller Rogers-Tetrick 🇨🇴 Attendees to a discussion about modern applications of the U.S. Constitution (Miller...
La Voz Latina
Sep 222 min read


Reactions to Trump administration resuming student loan payments
By: Michelle Calderon 🇸🇻 Clarence M. Mitchell. Jr. Building the home of the financial aid office at the University of Maryland (Miller...
La Voz Latina
May 174 min read


Students grapple with expensive tickets and unclear rules in campus parking struggle
By Isaiah Shiau The University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services office on Regents Drive. (Image via DOTS website)...
La Voz Latina
May 162 min read


Freshman wins essay award for spotlighting student activist’s free speech against deportation
By: Isaiah Shiau Ana Patricia Rodríguez, director of SPAP, addresses the audience at the SPAP End-of-Semester Celebration. (Isaiah...
La Voz Latina
May 142 min read


La Voz Latina: Special Graduation Edition 2025 (PDF)
Delmy Morales Alvarez and her children as the front cover of the 2024 graduation special edition. (Ashley Neyra)
La Voz Latina
May 91 min read


Los retos de definir la latinidad en Estados Unidos
Escrito por: Carlos Sanchez Personas sosteniendo varias banderas latinoamericanas durante una protesta en Miami (NPR) Como un pastel de...
La Voz Latina
May 54 min read


Rachel Morin’s trial: a local flashpoint amid an immigration crackdown
By: Carlos Sanchez Victor Martinez-Hernandez being escorted from an airplane at Martin State Airport on June 20, 2024 (Image via The...
La Voz Latina
May 13 min read
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