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Francisco Castro was born in El Salvador. He came to the United States at age 15. He attended California State University Northridge where he obtained a B.A. in Print Journalism. He has worked in newspapers, web, magazines and public relations. Previously, he spent four years as the Metro Editor for La Opinion, the largest daily Spanish newspaper in the West Coast. Before that, he was a reporter and Metro Editor for Hoy Newspaper, a Spanish weekly in Los Angeles.

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About
Francisco Castro was born in El Salvador. He came to the United States at age 15. He attended California State University Northridge where he obtained a B.A. in Print Journalism. He has worked in newspapers, web, magazines and public relations. Previously, he spent four years as the Metro Editor for La Opinion, the largest daily Spanish newspaper in the West Coast. Before that, he was a reporter and Metro Editor for Hoy Newspaper, a Spanish weekly in Los Angeles.
US
Phone: +1 2132686064
Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
14
Petitions
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Followers
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Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans
Politics October 5, 2023

Congressman Joaquín Castro comes out in defense of Mexico, criticizes Republicans

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Concern over end of funding for English learners Concern over end of funding for English learners
Education April 3, 2024

Concern over end of funding for English learners

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Business August 30, 2023

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Community leaders worry about the suicide rate for Hispanics

The suicide rate for Hispanics in the United States has increased significantly ... more

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Education May 30, 2023

Community college enrollment grows as students seek affordable career pathways

Community college enrollment, buoyed by younger students and fresh interest in job-related ... more

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Labor February 9, 2024

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Communication is the most in-demand job skill for the second year in ... more

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Health June 20, 2023

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Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hearing delayed as legal team challenges deportation: “She was targeted” Colorado activist Jeanette Vizguerra’s hearing delayed as legal team challenges deportation: “She was targeted”
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Health January 28, 2026

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cancer April 11, 2024

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Key takeaways: The Healthy Minds Study received responses from more than 84,000 students ... more

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Climate Change May 6, 2024

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A new study documenting the scourge of plastic waste around the world ... more

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USA April 23, 2024

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The number of American adults who have had coffee in the past ... more

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Business April 11, 2025

Clothing retailers delay orders, freeze hiring as tariffs hit

Clothing and accessories retailers across the United States are delaying orders and ... more

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Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission
Health May 22, 2024

Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission

The border crossing that separates Tijuana in Mexico from San Diego in ... more

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Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected
Immigration November 11, 2024

Climate change and migration: More border crossings expected

Extreme weather is contributing to undocumented border crossings between Mexico and the ... more

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Claudia Sheinbaum: There will be no US troops in Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum: There will be no US troops in Mexico
Mexico July 15, 2025

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo stated on July 14, 2025, that there would ... more

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Claudia Sheinbaum: “The US wouldn’t be what it is without Mexicans” Claudia Sheinbaum: “The US wouldn’t be what it is without Mexicans”
Immigration May 26, 2025

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Claudia Sheinbaum, One Year Later and 80% Approval Claudia Sheinbaum, One Year Later and 80% Approval
Mexico September 29, 2025

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