Adrian Carrasquillo
Politics Reporter
Adrian Carrasquillo is a political reporter for Newsweek reporting on the 2020 election, who has covered national politics and Latino issues over the last decade for NBC News, BuzzFeed, New Republic, Politico Magazine, Texas Monthly, and others.
Adrian is passionate about including black and brown people in mainstream media coverage. He's looking to break news and cover your story first. You can send him scoops and tips at a.carrasquillo (at) newsweek.com.
Roger Stone: Trump 'Would Be Wise to Visit Miami' and Give Cuba Speech
Stone is not alone in his belief that Trump should speak in Miami, which would represent a shocking departure from the norm of U.S. presidential politics and send shockwaves from Cuba to the White House.
Florida Dems See Familiar Storm Cloud in Spanish-Language Cuba Coverage
From communism and socialism, to AOC and Black Lives Matter, the coverage amplified on Spanish-language radio, TV, and platforms like WhatsApp is problematic for Democrats.
Ron DeSantis Goes All-in on Cuba Fight Ahead of 2024 Decision
"[Cuban refugees] have a hundred-times stronger case for political persecution leaving a communist dictatorship than the other migrants who are coming across the border," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News.
Florida Dems Beg Biden To Visit Florida to Support Cuban Fight for Freedom
"We are asking you to come to Miami, the home of the Cuban-American community, and hear the cries of our friends and family on the island."
Former Border Patrol Leader Lopez Says He Can Be Arizona's Stacey Abrams
The Democrat running for Congress says his candidacy can be the antidote to a restrictive voting law in Arizona pushed by Republicans.
Cubans Cry for Help on Social Media: 'They Will Beat Us to Death As Well'
As the protests against Cuba's communist dictatorship ramp up, citizens of the island nation have taken to social media to plead for help.
Can Biden Team Make Cuba 'An Opportunity That's Fallen Into Their Laps'?
The Biden administration statement and immediate Republican response from Senator Marco Rubio was just a preview of how domestic politics is inextricably linked to U.S.-Cuba foreign policy.
Nevada Democrats Try Playbook that Beat Arpaio to Beat Another Sheriff Joe
Joe Lombardo ran as a centrist in a nonpartisan sheriff's race. Now as he dials up red meat for Republicans, Democrats and activists say he'll say anything to win a race to the bottom.
With Trump's 2024 Campaign Uncertain, Greg Abbott Looks Beyond Texas
The moves thus far have involved beefing up the team around the governor, but with an eye on early primary contests like Iowa.
Abbott's Border Wall Pushes Democrats and Activists to Stop Ignoring Trump
Many in politics are happy to ignore former president Donald Trump now that he has been banished from most social media networks, but his return to the Texas border June 30 has led Latino groups and activists to mobilize against him once again.
Top Biden Group Doubles Down on Dreamers as Harris Meets With Immigrants
While Vice President Harris meets with Dreamers and care workers Tuesday, a top Biden outside group is making the argument in a new ad and through polling that Americans are fully behind legalizing Dreamers, and legislation must move.
Exclusive: Fried's Website Liberal English, Moderate Spanish Till Questions
Fried touted being an advocate for criminal justice reform, taking on the NRA, and fighting to protect the environment—but only in English—until Newsweek asked about the discrepancy.
Democrats Say Kamala Harris' Foreign Trip Eclipsed by 'Don't Come' Comment
Harris tough talk reverberated among immigration organizations, advocates, and even Hollywood allies of the White House, with a belief that Harris trip was overshadowed by comments many believed to be aimed more at appeasing intractable Republicans than anyone else.
It's Already Harder to Register Voters of Color After Florida Election Law
A restrictive Florida election law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis has left groups scrambling to re-educate voters on what the changes mean, and calls for Democratic donors to step in and help with growing costs.
To Beat Rubio, Val Demings must 'Double Down on Latinos, Rebut Socialism
A Demings advisor said that from the outset her operation understands the critical importance of speaking to Latino voters or risk the failures that have doomed the party in Florida.
Groups Launch $100 Million Fund to Address Hispanic Pandemic Disparity
As vaccinations continue and states fully reopen, a new $100 million initiative seeks to bring together nonprofits and Fortune 1000 companies to ensure Hispanics are not left behind.
Miguel Cardona Affirms Undocumented Students Should Receive An Education
'I believe all means all. So when there are students that are here that need to be educated, we have an obligation. Whether or not that means they have different rights, I'll leave that to others. But when it comes to education, every student should get an education when they're here."
Ad Council's 'Unprecedented' Effort to Combat Latino Vaccine Hesitancy
The Ad Council's tagline "It's Up To You," will now be tested on vaccine-hesitant Latinos, using a data-driven approach for a community that is open to the shot but may need their questions answered by medical experts before agreeing to get it.
Joe Biden Pivots to Dreamers and Family Unification As Border Woes Fade
The White House and allies have recently embraced a strategy to push for reforms by highlighting popular planks of an immigration agenda that has been stalled for months.
Raul Ruiz: I Peered Into Biden's 'Heart' and He Wants Path to Citizenship
With immigration reform stalled, the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sat down for an interview with Newsweek to talk about his White House meeting to move immigration forward even without Republicans, the state of the Latino vote, and more.
Marco Rubio is Taking UFOs Seriously and He Thinks You Should Too
Senator Marco Rubio believes the truth is out there and he wants to get past the UFO jokes to make sure the national security of the United States isn't threatened in any way, he told Newsweek.
Nevada Economy Revving Up, But Steve Sisolak's Reelection Will Be Tough
Not many states are fortunate to have an economic engine like Vegas they can rev up when the time is right, and with long lines at job fairs and a hiring spree underway, it would seem to be a good time to be an incumbent up for reelection. But that isn't necessarily the case for Sisolak.
Splintered Nevada Democrats Still Busy Fighting Each Other Before Midterms
Nevada political observers say the fractured state party faces a difficult path forward with the midterm elections coming next year, and a looming Las Vegas congressional primary race in particular threatens to further expose the raw nerve.
GOP FCC Commissioner Wants Chair to Reject Pressure on Miami Station Sale
Brendan Carr is calling on acting FCC chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, to speak out on a pressure campaign from Democratic lawmakers against the sale of a Miami radio station because she denounced pressure from Donald Trump previously.
Sinema Began as Activist, But Now Arizona Latinos Say Kelly Listens
When comparing Arizona's two influential moderate Democratic senators, Latino activists say only Mark Kelly gives Hispanic community members the time of day, but the history is more complicated than that.
Immigration Group Plans White House Demonstrations to Mark Biden's 100 Days
United We Dream, along with partner groups, will hold a "day of action" as part of its "Undeniable!" campaign, urging the White House and Democrats to pursue a 51-vote strategy on a path to citizenship, effectively abandoning working with Republicans on the issue.
Biden Outside Group Goes All In on Latinos to Sell COVID Rescue Package
The new Build Back Together non-profit has set out to tell the story of what the passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan means for voters, with an unprecedented early focus on selling it to Latino voters, Newsweek has learned.
Democrats Say the Next Phase of GOP Election Laws Are Aimed at Latinos
In states with some of the largest Latino electorates in the country, from Florida, to Texas, and Arizona, GOP-led bills seek to curtail voting.
Top Immigrant Rights Group Launches Ads Targeting Democratic Senators
The digital ad buy targeting Senate Democrats in their home states argues that they should work to deliver a pathway to citizenship even if Republicans are not on board.
Hispanic Caucus Members Pressure FCC to Scrutinize Miami Radio Station Sale
The members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus responded after a Newsweek report detailed how America CV bought Radio Caracol and immediately fired its Democratic host despite his running its top-rated show.
