Latino Victory is an American
progressive initiative founded in 2014 by
Henry R. Muñoz III and actress
Eva Longoria
Eva Jacqueline Longoria Bastón ( Longoria; March 15, 1975) is an American actress, producer, and director. After a number of guest roles on several television series, she was recognized for her portrayal of Isabella Braña on the CBS daytim ...
. The goal is to improve the representation of the
Latino community in local and national elections by funding candidates, raising awareness of Hispanic issues, and building a community of political talent and resources for Latino causes. Latino Victory has three components: Latino Victory Foundation, Latino Victory Fund (PAC), Latino Victory Project.
It endorsed several elections candidates.
Since founded Latino Victory has been under the leadership of a strong group of individuals linked to progressive politics and the ecosystem of national Latino organizations in the United States.
Leopoldo Martinez Nucete was the organization’s first Chair of the Board (until 2017), a key player in Latino politics with the Democratic Party as a DNC member, and a leading voice in Latin American foreign policy. The current Chair of the Board is
Luis Miranda Jr., a key figure in New York City politics, as well as nationwide Latino politics. Miranda Jr. was the founder of
Hispanic Federation, and the father of the formidable Broadway and Hollywood talent
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda (; born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, playwright and filmmaker. He is known for creating the Broadway musicals '' Hamilton'' (2015) and ''In the Heights'' (2005), and the soundtracks for the Disney animat ...
. Two Presidents and CEOs have been key to the success of the Latino Victory:
Cristóbal Joshua Alex, who was Hillary Clinton’s campaign Latino political operative, and Joe Biden’s Senior Advisor; and currentl
Nathalie Rayes a Venezuelan-American who was played leadership roles in California politics, and also with national Hispanic organizations, such as Chair of Hispanic Federation. Her leadership roles also include organizations such as Planned Parenthood and the Aspen Institute.
In 2022, it sought to keep
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organizing attention in
Florida
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by endorsing
Maxwell Alejandro Frost and
Annette Taddeo.
References
External links
Official website
2014 establishments in Washington, D.C.
United States political action committees
Hispanic and Latino American organizations
Political organizations based in the United States
Progressive organizations in the United States
Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.
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