These days of national celebration bring together Central American and Mexican communities in a special way. Here in the U.S., the immigrant’s experience of working and making progress in a new land diminishes borders and differences; there in the region, with its ups and downs, each nation seeks outs its own destiny.
September 15 marks the independence of Central American nations at this critical time in their histories. Gang violence seems the common challenge for Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, as they develop along distinct political paths. El Salvador is living under the historic government of Mauricio Funes; Guatemala experiences pressure growing daily on President Alvaro Colom; and Honduras struggles with the disaster to its democracy created by the overthrow and expulsion of President Mel Zelaya. In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega seems more Chavista than Hugo Chávez himself, and Costa Rica continues with its almost boring yet exemplary democratic system in the region.
At the same time, Mexico celebrates the 199th anniversary of its independence today. Our neighboring nation is also living through extremely difficult times with a severe economic crisis, serious public security problems, and a bloody war against drug trafficking.
Today also holds special meaning for La Opinion as we celebrate our 83 years with the Latino community, building the future of Los Angeles. We are living in times of change in the country and in the media industry. We believe that media’s role in providing objective information in context is now more important than ever given the array of information sources. Today, as in 1926, we remain firmly committed to defending immigrants and citizens, foreign nationals and native-born Americans in support of a democracy which provides justice and opportunity for all.
National holidays are an opportunity for the entire Latino community to celebrate, regardless of whether you are Mexican or Central American. In this spirit, we join this great celebration.
These days of national celebration bring together Central American and Mexican communities in a special way. Here in the U.S., the immigrant’s experience of working and making progress in a new land diminishes borders and differences; there in the region, with its ups and downs, each nation seeks outs its own destiny.
September 15 marks the independence of Central American nations at this critical time in their histories. Gang violence seems the common challenge for Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, as they develop along distinct political paths. El Salvador is living under the historic government of Mauricio Funes; Guatemala experiences pressure growing daily on President Alvaro Colom; and Honduras struggles with the disaster to its democracy created by the overthrow and expulsion of President Mel Zelaya. In Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega seems more Chavista than Hugo Chávez himself, and Costa Rica continues with its almost boring yet exemplary democratic system in the region.
At the same time, Mexico celebrates the 199th anniversary of its independence today. Our neighboring nation is also living through extremely difficult times with a severe economic crisis, serious public security problems, and a bloody war against drug trafficking.
Today also holds special meaning for La Opinion as we celebrate our 83 years with the Latino community, building the future of Los Angeles. We are living in times of change in the country and in the media industry. We believe that media’s role in providing objective information in context is now more important than ever given the array of information sources. Today, as in 1926, we remain firmly committed to defending immigrants and citizens, foreign nationals and native-born Americans in support of a democracy which provides justice and opportunity for all.
