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The Orange County Register: Allyson Vergara | April 22, 2025
Local officials from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), which includes Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35) among others, were “deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a fellow Latino who inspired millions and spoke for empathy and civility.
The Hill: Alex Gangitano and Mike Lillis | April 21, 2025
He was the first Jesuit, and that brings with it a philosophy of helping the poor and concentrating on issues like hunger and world-wide poverty and ending wars,” said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), head of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. “His legacy is an important one.
Punchbowl News: Mica Soellner | April 21, 2025
Several Democrats, including members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, have said they want to visit CECOT recently. But Republicans have also had an interest in the prison complex. House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-Mo.), along with a handful of other GOP
La Prensa De Minnnesota:Ariana Figueroa-MN Reformer | April 15, 2025
USA Today | April 15, 2025
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus held a news conference to discuss the deportation of Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the maximum security prison Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador, an incident the Trump administration claims as “an administrative error,” but refuses to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States.
The Guardian | April 15, 2025
Last week, Democratic House representative Adriano Espaillat, who chairs the Congressional Hispanic caucus, also asked Bukele to meet with Ábrego García at Cecot.
The Clinton Chronicle: Ariana Figueroa | April 15, 2025
Democratic senators pressed DHS on April 8 to provide a copy of the contract between the U.S. and El Salvador. And House Democratic members, such as the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, are pushing for a congressional delegation to visit CECOT.
Punchbowl News | April 14, 2025
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is hoping to soon visit the Maryland man being wrongfully held in El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, CECOT.
El Nueva Dia: José A. Delgado | April 10, 2025
For Immediate Release:
Date: April 21, 2025
Media Contact:
Rafael Bernal | Rafael.Bernal@mail.house.gov | 202-841-4844
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Joins in Mourning Pope Francis
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis:
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a fellow Latino who inspired millions and spoke for empathy and civility.
Francis set the example of delivering humanity where others brought dark ambition to the table. We will remember his courage to buck global ideological trends that seek to separate and oppress the most vulnerable.