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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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Following
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“Morale Is in the Dumpster”: Even Trump Allies Are Losing Faith “Morale Is in the Dumpster”: Even Trump Allies Are Losing Faith
Immigration January 26, 2026

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Mexico January 25, 2026

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Cover Story January 25, 2026

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Health January 22, 2026

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Memo: Immigration Officers Say They Can Enter Homes Without a Judge’s Warrant Memo: Immigration Officers Say They Can Enter Homes Without a Judge’s Warrant
Immigration January 22, 2026

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Cover Story January 22, 2026

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Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care
Health January 21, 2026

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California’s Phone-Free School Experiment: What Early Results Mean for Latino Students and Families California’s Phone-Free School Experiment: What Early Results Mean for Latino Students and Families
Education January 21, 2026

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Cover Story January 21, 2026

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Economy January 20, 2026

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Trump Inflation Cost the Average U.S. Family $1,625 Last Year Trump Inflation Cost the Average U.S. Family $1,625 Last Year
Food January 20, 2026

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