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The Hispanic Federation (HF) is a U.S based non-governmental organization focused on supporting Hispanic communities through local, state, and national advocacy. The Federation was founded in New York City in 1990 by a small group of Latino leaders, establishing initiatives to advocate for the interests of the Hispanic community and has expanded to establish programs, and policies in 16 states ...
This is a list of notable Hispanic and Latino Americans: citizens or residents of the United States with origins in Latin America or Spain. [1] The following groups are officially designated as "Spanish/Hispanic/Latino": [2] Mexican American, (Stateside) Puerto Rican, Cuban American, Dominican American, Costa Rican American, Guatemalan American, Honduran American, Nicaraguan American ...
The establishment of military strong men as the head of new national governments did not generally come via elections, but many did have strong popular support. Caudillos often have a personalist connection with their popular followers, combining charisma and machismo ("manliness"), access to political and economic power.
This is a list of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have served in the United States Congress. Persons included are identified as having a lineage from Spain or Latin America, a definition that includes Brazil, but not Portugal. Entries shaded in gray refer to current members of the U.S. Congress.
Nelson de la Rosa (1967/1968–2006) Dominican-born American actor and one of the shortest men of the 20th and 21st centuries. Johnny A. Sanchez (1968–) American stand-up comedian and actor of Mexican descent; Lauren Sánchez (1969–) American actress, news anchor, entertainment reporter, media personality, producer, pilot and entrepreneur ...
He created largest not for profit serving Hispanic community in Philadelphia, The Congreso, which is now one of the largest anti-poverty advocates in the nation and served Philadelphia as City Solicitor and an Assistant U.S. Attorney. [148] Abelardo L. Valdez – diplomat and lawyer, President and Vice Chair of the Council of American Ambassadors
Angelines Fernández (1922–1994), Spanish actress settled in Mexico.; Mirtha Legrand (born 1927), Argentine actress and TV host.; Guillermo del Toro (born 1964), Mexican director and film producer.
Sergi Bruguera (born 1971), 1993 and 1994 French Open Men's Singles Champion; Àlex Corretja (born 1974), 1998 ATP Tour World Champion; Albert Costa (born 1975), 2002 French Open Men's Singles Champion; Juan Carlos Ferrero (born 1980), 2003 French Open Men's Singles Champion; Andrés Gimeno (1937–2019), 1972 French Open Men's Singles Champion