Barrera, identificado como el agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos en Laredo quién le disparó fatalmente a la inmigrante indocumentada Claudia Patricia Gómez González en Río Bravo

El Buró Federal de Investigaciones y los Rangers de Texas continúan investigando el caso de homicidio de una mujer indocumentada de 20 años de Guatemala en Río Bravo.

Por H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

29 de Mayo del 2018

Laredo, Texas - Continúan las protestas pacíficas en Laredo por personas que buscan justicia para la inmigrante indocumentada Claudia Patricia Gómez González, de 20 años, originaria de San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala, quien recibió un disparo mortal en la cabeza el miércoles 23 de mayo por un agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza en Río Bravo, que está a aproximadamente 13 millas al sur de Laredo en el condado de Webb. El agente de la Patrulla Fronteriza de EE. UU. ha sido identificado como Romualdo Barrera, un veterano con 15 años de experiencia en Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza de EE. UU. El agente Barrera contrató a George Altgelt, un abogado local de Laredo para que lo represente el caso cual el Buró Federal de Investigaciones (FBI), y los Texas Rangers continúan investigando la muerte de González como homicidio, según un informe en video de la página de Facebook de Lagordiloca News Laredo Tx.

La Aduana y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de EE. UU. No ha publicado oficialmente el nombre completo y la foto del Agente Barrera, pero su nombre ha estado circulando en múltiples protestas en Laredo organizadas por grupos locales de inmigrantes en busca de justicia para González.

El agente Barrera al principio dio un informe preliminar que fue atacado por un grupo de inmigrantes indocumentados con un objeto contundente (una pieza de madera 2x4), pero luego el CBP revisó su comunicado de prensa diciendo que el agente fue atacado y no mencionó ninguna armas utilizadas por los inmigrantes indocumentados.

Marta Martínez, la mujer que publicó varios videos de la escena del crimen, dice que las autoridades no encontraron ninguna pieza de madera 2x4 donde el agente Barrera mató a González porque no había ninguna. Martínez confirmó que González estaba boca abajo en el área de hierba adyacente a su propiedad y sangrando por el lado izquierdo de su rostro. González había sufrido una herida mortal de bala por detrás de la cabeza. Martínez oyó disparar al menos un tiro, pero otro testigo oyó varios disparos.

La oficina del forense del condado de Webb solo identificó a González como la víctima, pero no dio a conocer ningún detalle acerca de cómo murió o de las heridas del tiroteo fatal.

Al menos otros tres inmigrantes varones indocumentados fueron detenidos en la zona, pero el CBP, el FBI o los Texas Rangers no han dado detalles sobre los testimonios de los detenidos y del muchacho cual acompañaba a González cuando el Agente Barrera le disparó a González causando su muerte.

Los otros tres hombres indocumentados que acompañaron a González y fueron detenidos fueron identificados por el gobierno guatemalteco como Ader Cabrera Sánchez, 18, Carlos Pérez Vicente, 20, y Damián Méndez Peñalonzo, 18. Aparentemente, una de las tías de la víctima dijo a un medio de comunicación que un contrabandista había cobrado más de $ 11,000 dólares para contrabandear a González a los Estados Unidos de America.

Según la madre de González, su hija se fue a los EE. UU. para buscar empleo porque no había trabajo en su aldea. Yosimar Morales, el prometido de González que reside en Alexandria, Virginia, dice que no la había visto en un año y que ella vendría a los Estados Unidos para reunirse con él y casarse. González se había graduado recientemente como contadora en Guatemala, pero no pudo encontrar trabajo, por lo que decidió viajar a los EE. UU.

Los padres de González, incluido Morales, están de luto por la muerte de Claudia. Ahora están buscando justicia para González.

Cruzar a los EE. UU. sin estado legal por primera vez es una ofensa civil federal, que podría resultar en la deportación dependiendo de las circunstancias y no es una ofensa criminal federal.

El CBP y el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) son conocidos como las agencias más corruptas del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional de los EE. UU. En los EE. UU., Agentes corruptos han matado a inmigrantes indocumentados bajo custodia y ninguno ha sido acusado o procesado por esos asesinatos.

En junio del 2010, un hombre indocumentado que murió mientras era deportado por los agentes estadounidenses de Aduanas y Protección de Fronteras fue declarado homicidio. La Oficina del Médico Forense de San Diego informó que Anastasio Hernández Rojas, de 32 años, murió de un paro cardíaco poco después de ser golpeado con una porra y luego ser disparado con armas eléctricas (tasers) por múltiples agentes después de que se resistió a ser deportado a México. Rojas estaba esposado y sus piernas también estaban atadas. Después de años de buscar justicia, su familia recibió $ 1 millón en una demanda, pero ninguno de los agentes que participaron en el homicidio de Rojas nunca fueron acusados o procesados por su asesinato.

De acuerdo con la CNN, el CBP no ha logrado dar cuenta de 564 muertes en las estadísticas de los cruces fronterizos en los EE. UU.

Barrera, Identified As The U.S. Border Patrol Agent Who Fatally Shot Undocumented Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González In Rio Bravo

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Rangers continue to investigate the homicide case of a 20-year-old undocumented female from Guatemala in Rio Bravo.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 29, 2018

Laredo, Texas - Peaceful protests continue in Laredo by people seeking justice for undocumented immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González, 20, originally from San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala who was fatally shot behind the head on Wednesday, May 23rd by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Rio Bravo, which is about 13 miles South of Laredo in Webb County. The U.S. Border Patrol agent has been identified as Romualdo Barrera, who is a 15-year veteran for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Agent Barrera has hired George Altgelt, a Laredo local attorney to represent him as the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Rangers continue to investigate González's death as a homicide, according to a video report by Lagordiloca News Laredo TX Facebook page.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) hasn't officially released Agent Barrera's full name and photo, but his name has been circulating in multiple Laredo protests organized by local immigrant right groups seeking justice for González.

Agent Barrera at first gave a preliminary report that he was attacked by a group of undocumented immigrants with a blunt object (a 2x4 piece of lumber), but later the CBP revised their press release saying that the agent was attacked and didn't mention any weapons used by the undocumented immigrants. 

Marta Martinez, the woman who posted multiple videos from the crime scene says, that authorities didn't find any 2x4 pieces of lumber where Agent Barrera killed González because there were none. Martinez confirmed that González was faced down on the grassy area adjacent to her property and bleeding from her left side of her face. González had suffered a fatal bullet wound from behind the head. Martinez heard at least one shot fired, but another witness heard several shots. 

The Webb County Coroner's office only identified González as the victim, but didn't release any details about how she died or injuries from the fatal shooting.

At least three other undocumented male immigrants were taken into custody in the area, but no details have been released by the CBP, FBI or the Texas Rangers about their testimony concerning the González death.
The three other undocumented men that accompanied González and detained were identified by the Guatemalan government as Ader Cabrera Sánchez, 18, Carlos Pérez Vicente, 20, and Damian Mendez Peñalonzo, 18. Apparently, one of the aunts of the victim told a news media outlet that a smuggler was had charged more than $11,000 dollars to smuggle González into the U.S. 

According to González's mother, her daughter left to the U.S. to seek employment because there was no work in her village. Yosimar Morales, González's fiancé who resides in Alexandria, Virginia says, that he hadn't seen her for a year and that she was coming to the U.S. to meet up with him and get married. González had recently graduated as an accountant in Guatemala, but couldn't find a job, so she decided to travel to the U.S.
González's parents including Morales are mourning the death of Claudia. They are now seeking justice for González.

Crossing into the U.S. without legal status for the first time is a federal civil offense, which might result in deportation depending on the circumstances and is not a federal criminal offense.

The CBP and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are known as the most corrupt U.S. Department of Homeland Security agencies in the U.S., which rogue agents have killed undocumented immigrants while in custody and none have been charged or prosecuted in those murders. 

In June 2010, an undocumented man who died while being deported by U.S. Custom and Border Protection agents was ruled a homicide. The San Diego Medical Examiner's Office reported that Anastasio Hernandez Rojas, 32, died of cardiac arrest shortly after being beaten with a baton and then tasered by multiple agents after he resisted from being deported into Mexico. Rojas was handcuffed and his legs were bound as well. His family after years of seeking justice received $1M in a lawsuit, but none of the agents who were involved in Rojas homicide were never charged or prosecuted for his murder.

According to CNN, the CBP has failed to account for 564 deaths in border crossing's stats into the U.S. 

Undocumented Immigrant Claudia Patricia Gómez González Fatally Shot Behind The Head By U.S. Border Patrol Agent In Laredo

González was fatally shot behind the head as he attempted to hide from a U.S. Border Patrol agent at the Rio Bravo in Laredo.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 26, 2018

Laredo, Texas - The 20-year-old undocumented female immigrant from San Juan Ostuncalco, Guatemala that was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon by a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the Rio Bravo in Webb County about 10 miles South of Laredo has been identified as Claudia Patricia Gómez González. A resident near the crime scene recorded the fatal incident moments after González was killed. According to Marta Martinez from Laredo who posted a Facebook video of the aftermath of the fatal shooting says, she noticed that González was faced down with a bullet wound to the head and bleeding from her left side of the face. Martinez also told news media outlets that she didn't hear the agents call out for the undocumented immigrants to stop or anything that would indicate a warning was given by agents. Martinez did hear and video recorded an agent who detained two unidentified men, you see that's what happens. Apparently, González was shot behind the head as she attempted to avoid apprehension by a U.S. Border Patrol agent. The agent involved in González death has not been identified.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says that undocumented immigrants had attacked border agents with a piece of 2×4 lumber, but there is no evidence of the alleged attacked by undocumented immigrants and González. The CBP later changed their preliminary report of the shooting, which now they have eliminated that the undocumented immigrants had used a 2x4 piece of lumber to attack the border agent involved in the González murder. Martinez says, that there was no lumber in the area where González was killed.

The FBI has now taken over the fatal shooting investigation and no autopsy preliminary report has been released to indicate whether González was actually shot behind the head. 

According to González's mother, her daughter left to the U.S. to seek employment because there was no work in her village. Yosimar Morales, González fiancé who resides in Alexandria, Virginia says, that he hadn't seen her for a year and that she was coming to the U.S. to meet up with him and get married. González had recently graduated as an accountant in Guatemala.

González's parents including Morales are mourning the death of Claudia. They are now seeking justice for González.

Apology Sought From LULAC National President Candidate Darryl Morin Concerning Inaccurate Claims About President Of LULAC Council 346

Morin's Facebook press release about an illegal Wisconsin State Convention draws crticism and several comments, but were deleted to avoid any response and an apology from Morin, a candidate for LULAC National President for making inaccurate claims.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 25, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Friday, Attorney Sarah Blackwell, the Vice-president of League of Untied Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 330 (Womens Council in Wisconsin) posted a comment and asking if an apology from Darryl Morin is "forthcoming." Morin's press release dated May 20 addressed the issue of holding an illegal Wisconsin State Convention and Blackwell's claim about Morin's personal "defamation" attacks on an individual that he failed to name on the press release. The unnamed individual also posted a comment in response to Morin's press release and identified himself as Jaime Alvarado, the LULAC Council President for #346. Alvarado is also requesting an apology from Morin. Both Blackwell's and Alvarado's comments were conspicuously removed (deleted) from Morin's press release Facebook (FB) post dated May 20th on his LULAC National President Facebook candidate page. Blackwell was also blocked from posting in Morin's FB page. It seems that Morin is facing an embarrassing situation and might be hesitant to respond to both Blackwell's and Alvarado's comments, but did admit that another Wisconsin State Convention should be held after Morin who is the Wisconsin State LULAC Secretary of the Executive Board and a LULAC National Presidential candidate; and Eileen Figueroa de Lopez, the Wisconsin LULAC State Director apparently ignored advised from Patricia Kraker, the Deputy State Director for Women and the LULAC Women's Council #330 who had also advised Morin and Figueroa de Lopez two weeks prior to the State Convention that it was an illegal act to hold the convention that soon without proper notice and during the week, but despite Kraker's and the Women's Council objections, Morin and Figueroa de Lopez decided to hold the convention, which is now null and void, according to a recent ruling from Manuel G. Escobar Jr., the LULAC National Legal Advisor after Alvarado filed a 3-page complaint against Morin and Figueroa de Lopez for multiple irregularities that occurred in Wisconsin affecting multiple LULAC councils.

Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) has included Alvarado's 3-page complaint, Morin's press release concerning Alvarado's complaint, Alvarado's response to Morin's press release and Blackwell's response as well. Please note that both Alvarado's and Blackwell's comments posted on Morin's Facebook press release "Darryl Morin Calls For End To LULAC Politics As Usual & For New Wisconsin State Convention" post dated May 20th were removed, but HNNUSA has obtained a copy of the comments and has made them public. Morin nor Figueroa de Lopez have yet to respond to Escobar's ruling about Alvarado's complaint and the comments requesting a response by Alvarado and an apology from Morin requested by Blackwell.

The following is Blackwell's comment that was previously posted on "Darryl Morin Candidate for LULAC National President" Facebook page. Blackwell later posted, "As some of you know, LULAC Wisconsin held its annual State convention last week. At the convention, Jaime Alvarado sought to be recognized as a candidate. He was told he was not eligible. He also objected to the date and day of the convention because the LULAC Constitution requires 30 days notice and must not be held on a weekday. The date of the convention was announced less than 30 days prior and was held on a Thursday. After the convention, he filed a complaint with LULAC National.

After Jaime Alvarado files his complaint, Darryl Morin posts a statement on his FB page "Darryl Morin for LULAC National President" on May 20, 2018. The statement defames Jaime, proclaims Darryl's loyalty to the LULAC Constitution, expresses his support for calling a new convention, and implies that had he known the convention was improperly called, he would have certainly intervened to correct the error before the convention.

On May 21, LULAC National upholds all of Jaime's claims: he was eligible for election and the convention was improperly called (so the election results are void).

Today, I posted a response to Darryl's statement, after much debate with myself. I decided that staying silent meant I implicitly agreed with what Darryl said in his statement even though I believe what he said was wrong. I am not going to be silent.

In less than an hour, the statement was deleted from the FB page "Darryl Morin for LULAC National President". Not only is he gratuitously defaming people to advance his political agenda, he is interfering with freedom of speech.

Please feel free to share this onto your timeline. At least this message cannot be deleted.

Apologies for the long post.

BELOW IS THE POST DELETED FROM THE Facebook Page "Darryl Morin for LULAC National President"

I read statements like the one Darryl posted on May 20 and I am filled with sadness and dismay.  I have debated with myself about whether I should say anything and hoped that someone else would speak out, but that hasn't happened. Part of me thinks I should just stay quiet because saying anything is likely to make some people very unhappy.  But my conscience tells me I have to speak because if I don't speak, then I am implicitly supporting something that I think is wrong.  

Until this statement, I had a great deal of respect for Darryl, respect that had increased in recent weeks when he took the time to meet with my Council to tell us about the challenges confronting LULAC and his vision for transforming the organization. When he met with us, he spoke earnestly and candidly.  I was impressed with his plan. 

This statement changes everything for me.

I have watched this posting with great interest for the last few days to see how others react.

My initial interest was:

1. Would anyone object to his gratuitous defamation of an unnamed person in the first two paragraphs?

Defamation is intended to harm another person's reputation.  The target of defamation does not have to be named. The defamation in Darryl's statement was completely unnecessary and done clearly for his political gain. Ironic then that he accuses his target of playing politics.

The LULAC Code calls on members to be honorable. There is nothing honorable about defaming another LULAC member.

2. Would anyone note the irony of his statement that he stands by the LULAC Constitution?

His statement implies that he initially believed the convention date was proper.  The Constitution though is quite clear: 30 days notice and the convention must not be held on a weekday.

Darryl is the Secretary of Wisconsin LULAC State Executive Board.  As a long time member of LULAC and a person with many years experience in LULAC leadership positions, it seems reasonable to believe he knows the LULAC Constitution very well.

He attended the Board meeting that set the date of the convention.  He did not object to the date.  Only one person objected: Patricia Kraker.

Darryl has significant influence on State Executive Board.  Had he objected to convention date at the Board meeting, the Board would have listened to him, so the presumption must be that he was prepared to allow an improper convention proceed. 

And what of the contradiction between paragraph two, where he claims 30 day notice was given, and paragraph three, where he says that the lack of 30 day notice is reason to call another convention?

3. Would anyone challenge his statement that all councils were represented at the State Convention?

All Councils were not represented at the convention. Three councils were unable to send any delegates because of the timing of the convention.

My later interest was:

1. Given Darryl has been proven wrong on the claims that the defamed person raised, would he issue a public apology?

National LULAC has upheld the claims of the unnamed target of defamation. He was eligible to stand for election. The State Convention also was improperly held: it should not have been held on a weekday and there was not 30 days notice.

On learning this, an honorable person would issue a public apology. So far, there is only silence from Darryl, but perhaps an apology will be forthcoming.

LULAC National Legal Advisor Ruled That Wisconsin State LULAC Director Eileen Figueroa de Lopez Must Hold A New State Convention

Escobar Jr., the LULAC National Legal Advisor agreed with complainant Jaime Alvarado, President of LULAC Council 346 that Eileen Figueroa de Lopez, the Wisconsin State Director erred and held an illegal convention during the week and should have given appropriate written notice to members of councils to have "maximum participation", which has been customary to do so in the organization.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 23, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, Manuel G. Escobar Jr., the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National Legal Advisor ruled that Eileen Figueroa, the Wisconsin State LULAC Director held an illegal weekday State Convention on Thursday, May 17th and should hold another one with appropriate notice to all state LULAC Councils to maximize participation and all transactions during the May 17th Convention were null and void. Escobar wrote in his findings, that the leadership in LULAC should become familiar with the LULAC Constitution, Bylaws and Protocol to provide guidance to members and that "The LULAC Constitution is clear. A LULAC state convention is to be held on a "weekend." Under the circumstances, the LULAC Wisconsin State Convention must be conducted again on a new date, and any and all actions taken by the delegation seated at the Convention on May 17, 2018 are of no force or effect."

Concerning a 30-day convention notice, Escobar says that the LULAC Constitution provides for a 30-day notice for National Board of Directors and State Executive Committee meetings, which has also become a practice by State LULAC organizations to give a 30-day notice "to provide sufficient notice to encourage participation by LULAC members and officers at all levels."

Escobar also ruled that Jaime Alvarado, the President of LULAC Council 346 who was barred from being nominated to run as State LULAC Director on May 17th by Darryl Morin, the State LULAC Secretary including Figueroa de Lopez and others at the convention erred as well and that Alvarado "met all the qualifications to run for State Director," if Alvarado desires to do so when nominated.

On Saturday, Alvarado, released a filed complaint with Joe Henry, LULAC National VP for the Midwest and Manuel Escobar, LULAC National Legal Advisor with the National LULAC Board claiming multiple irregularities that led to holding an illegal LULAC State Convention in Wisconsin on May 17th at the UMOS Coporate Headquarters on S. Chase Ave. in Milwaukee in less than 30-days and not giving appropriate notice Wisconsin LULAC Councils.

Alvarado also claimed in a 3-page filed complaint with Henry and Escobar, that his candidacy for State Director in Wisconsin was rejected and blamed the "iron fist" tactics used by Yolanda Santos-Adams; the Wisconsin State LULAC Director Eileen Figueroa de Lopez and Darryl Morin, candidate for National LULAC President and current State LULAC Secretary.

Morin, in a candidate for LULAC National President letterhead released a press release Sunday, the day Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) broke the story concerning a LULAC State Convention held illegally in Wisconsin. Morin in his press release conceded that a new State Convention in Wisconsin should be held due to the lack of proper notice to State LULAC Councils. Morin wrote, "I agree given that the lack of 30 day written notice a new convention should be held." Apparently, Patricia Kraker, the Deputy State Director for Women and the LULAC Women's Council #330 had advised Morin and Figueroa de Lopez two weeks prior to the State Convention that it was an illegal act to hold the convention that soon without proper notice and during the week, but despite Kraker's and the Women's Council objections, Morin and Figueroa de Lopez decided to hold the convention, which is now null and void, according to Escobar.

Figueroa de Lopez on April challenged three chartered LULAC Councils, which Alvarado and Patricia Kraker helped organized to be registered. According to Alvarado, Figueroa de Lopez gave no evidence in her challenge that the charters were not credible and the National Board eventually decided to approve the three LULAC Council charters that were challenged by Figueroa de Lopez.

Alvarado claimed that a $20 fee was charged for all members attending the State Convention last week Thursday, which it is also illegal to hold a convention on a weekday, according to the LULAC Constitution and Bylaws and that the fees were geared for council members to attend the 89th LULAC National Convention in Arizona in July and those new council members with less than one year in existence would be required to pay the $20 fee, but would be excluded from using and sharing the same funds to attend the national convention.
Morin nor Figueroa de Lopez have not released any information, if the new LULAC Councils will also benefit from the convention fees to be used to attend the annual LULAC National Convention in Arizona.

LULAC Council 346 President Jaime Alvarado Claims State Convention Held In Wisconsin Illegal And Requests Another Be Held

Last week's LULAC State Convention held at the UMOS Corporate Headquarters in Milwaukee was not legally scheduled and it was held on a Thursday causing hardship for some members to attend, which LULAC has a history of holding State Conventions on the weekends and not on a weekday.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 20, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, Jaime Alvarado, the President of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council 346 released a filed complaint with Joe Henry, LULAC National VP for the Midwest and Manuel Escobar, LULAC National Legal Advisor with the National LULAC Board claiming multiple irregularities that led to holding an illegal LULAC State Convention in Wisconsin on May 17th at the UMOS Coporate Headquarters on S. Chase Ave. in Milwaukee in less than 30-days, violating a 30-day notice stipulation under the LULAC Constitution, including the use of a "cheat sheet" list to elected certain hand picked corporate candidates by four "corporate" LULAC councils (#337, #333, #342 and #343), which all the candidates on the list won election. Alvarado also claimed in a 3-page filed complaint with Henry and Escobar, that his candidacy for State Director in Wisconsin was rejected and blamed the "iron fist" tactics used by the Wisconsin State LULAC Director Eileen Figueroa de Lopez and Darryl Morin, candidate for National LULAC President and current State LULAC Secretary.

Figueroa and the corporate councils apparently have endorsed Morin, a Republican for National LULAC President and Figueroa on April challenged three chartered LULAC Councils, which Alvarado and Patricia Kraker helped organized to be registered. According to Alvarado, Figueroa gave no evidence in her challenge that the charters were not credible and the National Board eventually decided to approve the three LULAC Council charters that were challenged by Figueroa.

Alvarado claimed that a $20 fee was charged for all members attending the State Convention last week Thursday, which it is also illegal to hold a convention on a weekday, according to the LULAC Constitution and Bylaws and that the fees were geared for council members to attend the 89th LULAC National Convention in Arizona in July and those new council members with less than one year in existence would be required to pay the $20 fee, but would be excluded from using and sharing the same funds to attend the national convention.
Having a State Convention on a weekday is not legal according to the LULAC Constitution and LULAC Bylaws, ARTICLE II, Conventions, Section I—Authority To Hold Conventions: Annual conventions of the National, State and District Assemblies may be held as authorized in Article VI, Section l.c., Section 4.c., & Section 6.c., respectively, of the National Constitution. All conventions shall be held in the months stipulated in the Article and Section cited, at such dates as the National Board of Directors, State and District Councils may determine, provided such dates fall on a weekend.
As a remedy, all transactions that transpired during an illegal State Convention would be considered null and void, according to the LULAC Constitution and Bylaws.

Alvarado says, "It is frustrating that over the years, a core group, led by Darryl and Eileen, consistently rule over the state board like an iron fist, promotes discrimination, and shuts down inclusiveness - there are many more examples. It is also frustrating that they are willing to pick and choose the rules that are only convenient to them and not the state as a whole."

As a remedy, Alvarado is requesting for another State Convention to be held on the weekend (Saturday) in June or July in Wiscosnin at a local library and for free and he hopes to see fair treatment for all LULAC Councils in the state and their members, despite who they support for LULAC National president. 

Civil Rights Texas Attorney Domingo Garcia, a Democrat from Dallas, Texas seems to be the favorable candidate expected to be elected at the National LULAC Convention in Arizona by a majority of LULAC Councils from Texas and nationally, according to endorsements made publicly.

Morin in response to Alvarado's complaint acknowledged that he agrees, that a State Convention should be held due to the lack of a 30-day notice, but Morin failed to address several issues that Alvarado also exposed in the complaint, that the convention was held on a weekday, thus violating the LULAC Constitution and Bylaws and promoting discrimination by charging new councils a required $20 fee to attend the convention, which these same councils will be excluded from using the same funding and fees to participate at the LULAC National Convention in Arizona due to a decision rendered by Morin and others during the convention on Thursday.
See attached press release by Morin.

Alvarado's response to Morin's press release.

Dimitrios Pagourtzis, A 17-year-old Demestic Terrorist And Nazi Sympathizer Charged With Capital Murder For the Santa Fe High School Massacre

Pagourtzis entered the school with several weapons and at least 10 pipe bombs and killed 10 victims, according to authorities.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 18, 2018

Sante Fe, Texas - On Friday, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, was taken into custody and booked for one count of capital murder with no bond in connection with 10 homicides reported at the Santa Fe High School (SFHS) in Texas. 10 additional  victims were also reported injured. Pagourtzis is facing 9 additional counts for capital murder and if convicted on all counts, he could face the death penalty.

Pagourtzis entered the SFHS around 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun including a .38 Caliber revolver handgun and at least ten pipe bombs including a Molotov to commit carnage, according authorities. The weapons were legally bought and belonged to Pagourtzis's father.

Ten victims were reported killed including one teacher and 9 students, a police officer was also reported injured.

Pagourtzis is a known Nazi sympathizer, according to news reports.

The following law enforcement agencies responded to the shooting at the SFHS massacre, the Santa Fe ISD PD, Santa Fe Police, Galveston County Sheriff's Office, Texas City Police, Galveston Police, Galveston Fire and Galveston EMC and Hitchcock Police. The FBI and the ATF are also handling the investigation.

Former Fort Atkinson Father William A. Nolan Charged With 6 Felony Counts Of Sexual Assault Of A Child Under 16

Nolan facing life in prison for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old male church participant.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 7, 2018

Fort Atkinson, WI - On Thursday, retired Father William A. Nolan, 64, of Madison was charged with 6 felony counts for 2nd-degree sexual assault of a child under 16 in Jefferson County., according to the Fort Atkinson Police Department. If convicted on all charges, Nolan will face up to 40 years in prison for each count and up $100,000 in fines for each count. Nolan was freed on a $50,000 signature bond and his next preliminary court hearing was set for June 5.

Nolan allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old male church participant at least 100 times at his rectory''s office, church, altar boy room, his residence and other places, which the assaults occurred within the period between 2006-2010. The victim was a student at the St. Joseph's Catholic School in Fort Atkinson, according to the criminal complant.

Dr. Federico Zaragoza Appointed As The 9th President For The College Of Southern Nevada

Dr. Zaragoza will begin his tenure at the College of Southern Navada on August 15.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 13, 2018

Las Vegas, Nevada - On Friday, Dr. Federico Zaragoza was unanimously appointed as the 9th president of the College of Southern Navada (CSN) by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, according to CSN press release. Dr. Zaragoza will begin his tenure at CSN on August 15.

Since 2004, Zaragoza has been the current the vice chancellor for economic and workforce development at the Alamo Colleges District (ACD) in Texas. Dr. Zaragoza will replace Acting President Dr. Margo L. Martin who has served as acting president since the retirement of President Dr. Michael D. Richards in February. Martin will return to her position as vice president for academic affairs.

Dr. Zaragoza comes to CSN with more than 30 years of experience in higher education and workforce development. In his current position, he has focused on ensuring that programs at the Alamo College District's five colleges align with industry demand in the San Antonio area. He is credited for doubling the graduation rate at the ACD.
Dr. Zaragoza was born in Mexico City, Mexico and raised in Laredo, Texas. 

Dr. Zaragoza has held various leadership positions, including State Director for the Wisconsin–Job Training Partnership Act Programs, President and CEO of the Private Industry Council of Milwaukee County, and Dean of Continuing Education for the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Wisconsin.  He also worked for the Milwaukee Public School District as Director for Alternative Education Programs, where he headed a network of 16 public alternative and specialty schools.  Prior to his appointment as Vice Chancellor at the ACD in Texas, Dr. Zaragoza served as Vice President of Administration for St. Philip's College–Southwest Campus.  Dr. Zaragoza holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master's degree in Vocational Education, an Educational Specialist degree in Industrial and Technical Education from the University of Wisconsin–Stout, and a Ph.D. in Urban Education and Administrative Leadership from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

LULAC National President Candidate Domingo Garcia Presents Listening Tour In Milwaukee

Garcia was in Milwaukee conducting a listening tour with the local LULAC leadership and prominent members of the Latino community and to promote his candidacy for President of the National LULAC organization.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 7, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Monday, Attorney Domingo Garcia from Dallas held a luncheon with Latino leaders and LULAC leadership at the Cielito Lindo Restaurant in Milwaukee as part of his "Listening Tour" about his candidacy for the League of Untied Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National President. Those present at the luncheon were Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz; Carmen Cabrera, the City of Milwaukee Election Commissioner; Matt Flynn (D), candidate for Governor of Wisconsin; Earnell Lucas, candidate for Milwaukee County Sheriff; Luz Sosa, a community organizer; Hector M. Flores, former LULAC National President (2006-2008); Román Palomares, the Chief of Staff and Chairman of Veterans Affairs Committee; Jaime Alvarado, President of LULAC Council #346 and others.

Garcia also held a second gathering in the afternoon at Oscar's Pub and Grill in the Southside of Milwaukee where members of the prominent Latino community were invited to meet with Garcia.

Garcia during the afternoon event told attendees that he will work to increase the LULAC membership to 1 million and will work to address Latino issues affecting Hispanics in the U.S.

The two events were organized by Rodolfo "Rudy" Martinez, the State Director-Elderly  from the LULAC Texas Civil Rights Council #9900, which Martinez is the President of the Council and sponsored by Garcia.

Garcia is a well known Democrat in the State of Texas, which the LULAC National President's election is non-partisan and the election will be held during the 89th Annual LULAC National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona from July 17 - 21 at the Convention Center.

According to a press release, on Sunday, Illinois Latino leaders and LULAC welcomed Garcia, the LULAC National Presidential Candidate to Chicago on May 6th, 2018, which the event was hosted by IL State Director Jose Javier Lopez; Past LULAC National VP for Midwest, Blanca Vargas and Cicero Democratic Township Committeewoman; U.S. Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL); candidate for U.S. Congress District 4 Chuy Garcia (D-IL) and Chicago Alderman Ricardo Muñoz.

Garcia released the following statement about his Listening Tour in Milwaukee and Chicago and talking to LULAC leadership and members of the Latino community in both cities. "This is a critical opportunity for me to listen firsthand to them about issues challenging Latinos in the region which is one of the most important to our community throughout the United States," said Garcia.
Garcia lives is Dallas, Texas where is a practicing civil rights attorney. He is a former member of the state legislature and the youngest city council member ever to serve as Mayor Pro Tem in one of America's largest cities. Garcia is also author of Texas' DACA legislation which served as the template for President Obama's national DACA program.
"I am extremely proud of the work being done by our LULAC members in the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas and appreciate the endorsements by retiring U.S. Congressman Luis Gutierrez and Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, who is now running to succeed him in Illinois' 4 th District," said Garcia. "This region represents a vital and vibrant community for Latinos but there are still many challenges which we need to overcome," he added.

Garcia cited a study conducted on the Chicago Metro Area by the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy and the Great Cities Institute. A project team analyzed U.S. Census Data during a year-and-a-half for 12 neighborhoods in Chicago with more than 25,000 Latinos. Despite having higher median incomes in five of the 12 communities, Latinos still lag far behind in receiving a quality public education or healthcare.
"In Milwaukee, research by the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee's Center for Economic Development, found that segregation is still the 7th highest among the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S.," says Garcia. "In fact, it has remained unchanged since 1990, even though we've seen a significant growth in the Latino population. These are the kinds of disparities I am committed to fighting," adds Garcia.
Garcia's election bid will take place at 2018 LULAC National Convention July 17 - 21 in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 2019, the 90th Annual LULAC National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, WI.

Arlene L. Whiting's Death Investigated As A Homicide In Milwaukee's Southside

Whiting's death is a homicide investigation, according to police.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 6, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - The death of Arlene L. Whiting, 54, has been classified as a homicide investigation, the Milwaukee police reported. Last Tuesday, police were called to the 2500 block of S. 6th Street around 3:20 p.m. to investigate a sudden death call involving a female victim.

Police confirmed, that Whiting's death is now considered a homicide investigation and an autopsy by the Milwaukee County Coroner's Office has been scheduled to determine the cause of death.

30-year-old Milwaukee Motorcycle Enthusiast Edgar Ramirez Jr. Passed Away After Crash

Ramirez Jr. died shortly after being involved in a crash with an SUV in the Southside of Milwaukee, his female passenger survived.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 6, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, sport motorcyle driver Edgar Ramirez Jr., 30, also known as "Grullo" who was driving on S. 11 Street with Anaya Johnson, 22, his girlfriend got involved in a crash around 1:30 p.m. with an SUV vehicle who had stopped on W. Madison Street heading West. The 35-year-old female SUV driver remained at the scene.

Ramirez Jr. was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital from internal bleeding and injuries. The Milwaukee County Coroner says, that Ramirez Jr. died from blunt force trauma.
Johnson suffered a broken leg.

Ramirez Jr. is survived by a daughter and was known as a local aspiring Hip Hop and R&B singing artist and was a member of the Top Shelf Gas group.

Group of Men Jumped On Suspected Would-be Hit-and-run Driver On W. Historic Mitchell Street After Striking A Motorcycle And Firing Multiple Shots

One men was taken to a local hospital after a group of men jumped on him when he attempted to flee the scene shortly after striking a motorcycle and firing several gunshots.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 1, 2018

Milwaukee, WI - On Tuesday, a male driver struck a motorcycle and attempted to flee the scene, but a group of men who were at a hairstyling shop at the,1200 block of West Forest Home Ave. and W. Historic Mitchell Street came out and they prevented the man from leaving. The driver of the vehicle that struck the sports bike took out a handgun and fired several shots around 8:05 p.m.but the men were not deterred, took him out of the vehicle, then  jumped on him and beat him up, according to some pedestrians who were at the scene.

Two bullet spent cartridges remained marked in the sidewalk just outside from the shop.

Los latinos en Wisconsin y los simpatizantes de inmigrantes protestaron la implementación del programa de ICE 287(g) por la Oficina del Alguacil del condado de Waukesha cual contribuye al perfil racial

Se espera que la Oficina del Sheriff (alguacil) del Condado de Waukesha implemente la aplicación de inmigración 287(g) a fines de julio o principios de agosto después de que miembros del personal de corrección se certifiquen para llevar a cabo los deberes como oficiales de inmigración dentro de las instalaciones de la cárcel.

Por H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

1 de mayo del 2018

Waukesha, WI - Un estimado de 4.5K a 5K de latinos y simpatizantes, incluyendo niños, marcharon el 1 de mayo desde Culter Park hasta el juzgado del condado de Waukesha para protestar por la implementación del programa de cumplimiento 287(g) ICE para identificar inmigrantes indocumentados procesados ​​por el Sheriff (Alguacil) del Condado de Waukesha Office (WCSO) en Wisconsin, según H. Nelson Goodson de Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) y Raúl Ventura Ortiz de Radio Latina 5.0.

Se espera que el programa 287(g) ICE se implemente a fines de julio o principios de agosto, pero hoy la WCSO está cooperando con ICE y aceptando solicitudes de retención de ICE, de acuerdo con su solicitud ante el ICE.

El condado de Waukesha se convierte el numero 76 nacional de aplicar la 287(g) y el primer condado en el estado de Wisconsin para ser aceptado por ICE para aplicar el programa 287(g).

Wisconsin Latinos And Immigrant Sympathizers Protest Implementation Of Racial Profiling ICE's 287(g) By The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office

The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office is expected to implement immigration enforcement 287(g) in late July or early August after multiple correction's staff members become certified to carry out the duties as immigration officers inside the jail facility.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

May 1, 2018

Waukesha, WI - An estimated 4.5K to 5K of Latinos and supporters including children marched on May 1st from Culter Park to the Waukesha County Courthouse to protest the implementation of 287(g) ICE enforcement program to identify undocumented immigrants processed by the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Wisconsin, according H. Nelson Goodson from Hispanic News Network U.S.A. (HNNUSA) and Raul Ventura Ortiz from Radio Latina 5.0.

The 287(g) ICE program is expected to be implemented in late July or early August, but today the WCSO is cooperating with ICE and accepting ICE detainer requests, according to their application with ICE.

Waukesha County is the 76 applicant nationwide to apply the 287(g) program and the first County in the State of Wisconsin to be accepted by ICE under the immigration enforcement program.