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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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Born on February 6, 1970
Joined March 25, 2023
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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
0
Followers
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Following
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Business February 2, 2026

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Inside ICE’s Expanding AI Machine—and the Tech Company Powering It Inside ICE’s Expanding AI Machine—and the Tech Company Powering It
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Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students Trump Administration Moves to Reshape Student Loans, Could Redefine College Access for Latino Students
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California February 1, 2026

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100+ Latino Artists Demand Equity in Hollywood 100+ Latino Artists Demand Equity in Hollywood
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Immigration February 1, 2026

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Spotting Immigration Agents: What Their Patches Reveal Spotting Immigration Agents: What Their Patches Reveal
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Noem Says ‘Everything I’ve Done’ Has Been Directed by Trump and Stephen Miller Noem Says ‘Everything I’ve Done’ Has Been Directed by Trump and Stephen Miller
Immigration January 28, 2026

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“We Didn’t Want to Risk It”: Green Card Holders Head Back to U.S. “We Didn’t Want to Risk It”: Green Card Holders Head Back to U.S.
Immigration January 28, 2026

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Health January 28, 2026

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Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows Courage Under Pressure: New Research Shows How Immigrant Caregivers Persist as Fear Grows
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The Ordeal of Liam: A Child Detained for One Week The Ordeal of Liam: A Child Detained for One Week
Immigration January 27, 2026

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Rare Unity: Newsom and NRA Blast Trump Over Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents Rare Unity: Newsom and NRA Blast Trump Over Fatal Shooting by Federal Agents
California January 27, 2026

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American Retirees Flock to Mexico for Affordable Living American Retirees Flock to Mexico for Affordable Living
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