Category Archives: Politics

The Pro-Trump Mob Assault on the Capitol in One Word

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

The day after a pro-Trump mob assaulted the nation’s Capitol, Metro, a Mexico City tabloid, printed what this blogger declares the best headline ever on the whole messy situation. Please also note the wonderful use of the word zafarrancho, a … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s COVID-19 Czar Goes to the Beach; Hilarity Ensues

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

After urging people to stay home, wear a mask, keep a safe distance from others and avoid going on vacation, Mexico’s coronavirus czar, Hugo López-Gatell, decided to take a maskless beach vacation in Oaxaca, prompting a wave of criticisms among … Continue reading →

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Spanglish Version of “Georgia on My Mind” Is Catchy –and Will Hopefully Help Flip Georgia

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

The East Los Angeles-band Las Cafeteras has partnered with the New Georgia Project to create a Spanglish version of the iconic song “Georgia on My Mind” to support Black and Hispanic participation in the Georgia US Senate Runoffs. “We re-imagined … Continue reading →

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Tortas, Tacos and Trajineras to Encourage Mexico City Migrants to Vote in 2021

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Mexican electoral authorities are calling on chilangos (as Mexico City residents are known) living abroad to take part in the 2010 election and vote for a “Diputación migrante.” What this basically means is that migrants hailing from the city capital … Continue reading →

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Act Now! The Grammatically-Challenged ‘Latinos for Trump’ T-Shirts Are Now on Sale

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Via: Zazzle.com

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The Perfect Halloween Costume Doesn’t Exi….

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Say what you will about my people; we’re the awesomest bunch and all…

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Biden Campaign Launches the ‘Todos con Biden’ Salsa Because Latinos Love to Salsa

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

If you have been paying attention, you’ll know by now that Latinos understand things better if they come in the form of music, whether it is to inform us about the perils of coronavirus; to let us know how great … Continue reading →

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Latinos for Trump Want you to Feed Goya Adobo to your Dog

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Remember the Goya Foods brouhaha and how the entire Trump family went bananas promoting Goya beans even in the White House? Well, the whole thing has become a golden opportunity for the Latinos for Trump crowd, who are sooooo excited … Continue reading →

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Pro-Trump Super PAC Thinks this Ad Is in Spanish

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

A Spanish-language pro-Trump TV ad running airing in Florida, has been highly criticized by democrats for its intent on “dividing Black and Latino communities over Joe Biden’s possible pick of a Black running mate.” What many have yet to see … Continue reading →

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Amy Klobuchar Says her Spanish Name Used to be Elena; Hilarity Ensues

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

During a meeting Tuesday night with Culinary Union members in Las Vegas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar tried to relate to a mostly Hispanic crowd by talking about her fourth-grade Spanish and other Spanish-related anecdotes. According to various reports, Klobuchar kicked off … Continue reading →

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[Spoiler Alert] American Latinos United’s First Commercial Is Sad, Depressing AF

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

American Latinos United (ALU), a SuperPAC created with the sole purpose of defeating president Trump by activating Latino voters in key battleground states, has launched its first TV commercial, a sad reminder of the lessons being taught these days to … Continue reading →

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tours a Bodega, Eats Burritos and Drinks Jarritos de Piñac

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a way to respond to haters. As part of the premiere episode of Showtime’s Desus & Mero, the New York City native decided to show her critics that she’s not only a kick-ass politician but knows her … Continue reading →

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Being Hispanic in America Used to Be Challenging; Now It’s Outright Dangerous 😱

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

I’m not going to lie: These days –after many, many years living on this side of the border– I’ve become increasingly uneasy about doing things that I normally would do in public: Speak Spanish, wear hoop earrings, say outloud I’m … Continue reading →

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Trump Stuff Is Made in Mexico, Because why not?

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

Why make your 2020 presidential campaign goodies in the USA when you can make it for way less money in Mexico? WATCH as this little magnet reveals its true origins. LOL. Note: A friend of mine sent me this video … Continue reading →

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Trump, Still Strong Among Grammatically-Challenged Latinos

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Mi Blog es tu Blog

While president Donald Trump claims that his crusade for more border security and the construction of a southern border wall have made his popularity rise among Hispanics, pollsters consulted by Politico and other media outlets have put those numbers into … Continue reading →

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