Every 30 seconds

Boston Calling by BBC

Feb 29, 202027:04Society & Culture

Approximately every 30 seconds, a United States citizen of Latin American descent, reaches the voting age of 18. This year, 32 million Latinos are projected to be eligible to vote. Latinos are one of the largest demograp...

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