“Horizonte“ has explored a range of important issues affecting Arizona’s Hispanic community. We’ve compiled a list of key topics and expert interviews from past episodes to provide valuable insights and information.

Hispanic electorate growth and its impact on U.S. elections
As the Hispanic electorate grows, it plays a more significant role in U.S. elections. In a “Horizonte” episode ahead of the 2024 election, Catherine Anaya discussed this growth with political consultants Lorna Romero Ferguson, owner of Elevate Strategies, and Jason Barraza, a partner at the political consulting firm Veridus. They explored how demographic shifts and key issues like inflation and housing prices impact Hispanic voters. The conversation highlighted how new Democratic candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris could change the electoral landscape and engage the Latino community in Arizona.
Stream this episode for an insightful discussion on how the growing Latino electorate is influencing the political landscape and its implications for the future of U.S. elections.

Paola Ramos explores topic of right-wing Latino voters in new book
In recent years, the political landscape has shifted dramatically, particularly regarding the Latino community’s alignment with political parties. Despite the hateful rhetoric aimed at Latinos from figures like presidential candidate Donald Trump and others in the Republican Party, a surprising trend has emerged: support for Democrats among Latino voters has plummeted to its lowest level in four presidential cycles. This shift has raised critical questions about the motivations behind Latino voting patterns and what they signify for the future of American politics.
Watch Ramos’s insights offering crucial context for understanding the evolving dynamics of Latino support in America and the potential consequences for both parties moving forward.

The importance of Latino voters in the presidential election
In this episode, we dove into the crucial role of the growing Latino population in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Our guests, Jason Barraza, partner at Veridus, and Dr. Edward Vargas, Associate Professor at the School of Transborder Studies at ASU and Senior Analyst at BSP Research, provided expert insights into the significance of the Latino vote.
Discover how more than 36 million Latinos will be eligible to vote in 2024, setting a new record according to Pew Research. Dr. Vargas discussed recent trends, noting a shift of Latino voters towards independence and the potential decline in the Democratic share.
Watch this episode for an in-depth analysis of how the Latino electorate is shaping the political landscape and what it means for the future of elections in the U.S.

Latino data hub offers insight into communities
In this episode, we explored the innovative Latino Data Hub developed by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute. Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas, Director of the Latino Data Hub, shared insights into this groundbreaking platform designed to provide free access to bilingual data on the well-being, voting, housing, employment and education of the Latino community.
Dominguez-Villegas explained how users can navigate over 130 different indicators and view data at various geographic levels in the hub.
Stream this episode for an in-depth understanding of this first-of-its-kind data platform and its potential impact on the Latino community.

Proposal for Phoenix Latino Cultural Center
In this episode, Phoenix City Council members Betty Guardado and Laura Pastor discussed the proposed Phoenix Latino Cultural Center, a project years in the making. They outlined the significance of this initiative, particularly in light of the upcoming bond measure in November, which, if approved, will allocate $22 million to the center.
Guardado and Pastor emphasized the center’s role in celebrating and educating about the Latino community, which constitutes a significant portion of Phoenix’s population. They addressed how the pandemic delayed progress but expressed confidence that the bond measure, alongside other proposals related to economic development, infrastructure and parks, will be supported by the community. The goal is to construct the center within the next five years, reflecting the community’s longstanding advocacy for this cultural milestone.