ABSTRACT

This study examines Latino national political coalitions in the United States with a focus on Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. It argues that Latino national political coalitions are an avenue of political empowerment for the Latino Community, but face social, economic, and political challenges in the Latino community.

chapter |5 pages

Introduction

chapter |17 pages

Demographics and Economics

Growth and Stagnation in the Community

chapter |25 pages

Latino National Political Coalitions

Background and Function

chapter |22 pages

Latino National Political Coalitions

Relationships With the Community

chapter |7 pages

Conclusions