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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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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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Phone: +1 2132686064
Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
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Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border
Crime June 4, 2025

Controversy over sudden reduction of fentanyl seizures on the U.S. border

After years of confiscating rising amounts of fentanyl, the opioid that has ... more

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Immigration October 3, 2025

Controversial ‘ICE List’ Reveals Identities of 100 Federal Agents, Stirring Legal Debate

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Crime December 22, 2022

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Consumer groups push Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers

Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers ... more

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Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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Immigration March 30, 2026

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Politics October 5, 2023

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

A progressive US congressman from Texas has asked his legislative colleagues to ... more

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Education April 3, 2024

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US school districts are facing a pandemic funding cliff this year that ... more

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Education August 30, 2023

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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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Constant or chronic stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact ... more

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Immigration April 1, 2025

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A lawyer representing Colorado immigrants' rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra claims Vizguerra's 1st ... more

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Health January 28, 2026

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American Cancer Society data shows early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing while Latino ... more

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cancer April 11, 2024

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A report published by the American Cancer Society in January suggests that ... more

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