The Latino Coalition’s Politics & Prosecco brought together leading journalists, policy voices, and community leaders for a timely discussion on the evolving political landscape and the role of Latino communities heading into the midterms.

In partnership with Florida International University (FIU) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), the program explored how news is shaped, how policy impacts Latino communities, and how data is driving voter engagement nationwide.

PANEL MEMBERS:

Bernd Debusmann Jr.
Senior Reporter, BBC News

Jamie Stockwell
Vice President of News, USA Today

Part I: How News Is Made

How does the news get made? What stories make the headlines? Which ones do not and why? Go inside the “newsroom” to see how it all comes together.

PANEL MEMBERS: (L-R)

Moderator: Fin Gomez
CBS News’ Political Director and Executive Director of White House and Politics

Franco Ordoñez
White House Correspondent, NPR
Sabrina Rodriguez, Political Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

Jamie Stockwell
VP of News, USA Today

Part II: Covering the First Year of the Trump Administration:

How Journalists Report the Impact on Latino Communities – Latino journalists who cover national politics will discuss news coverage of the Trump Administration and how policy decisions impact Latino communities across the country.

PANEL MEMBERS: (L-R)

Moderator: Priscila Alvarez
CNN

Javier Gamboa
Voto Latino

Lori Montenegro
DC Bureau Chief, Telemundo

Edwin Pitti
National Correspondent, TelevisaUnivision

Part III: Latino Voters and the Midterms – What the Data Shows:

This discussion will examine the latest data and reporting on Latino voter engagement ahead of the midterm elections. Journalists will explore voting trends, turnout patterns and the key issues shaping Latino political participation across the country.

TLC President & CEO Carlos F. Orta thanks the panel and audience members as he closes out the program.

In the house (L-R) Javier Gamboa, Voto Latino, Lori Montenegro, DC Bureau Chief, Telemundo, Edwin Pitti, National Correspondent, TelevisaUnivision, Priscila Alvarez, CNN.

Enjoying the reception are (L-R) Neri Martinez, Becker, TLC Board Secretary Omar Franco, Becker, Carissa Faña, DCI Group.

An Educational Forum on the News, the Trump Administration’s First Year, and Latino Voters on the Road to the Midterms

The Latino Coalition’s Politics & Prosecco is more than an event, t’s a space where journalism, policy, and community converge.

Hosted in partnership with Florida International University (FIU) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), this dynamic forum brings together leading voices in media and public discourse to explore the evolving political landscape and the critical role latino communities play in shaping it.

Through a series of engaging discussions, attendees will gain an inside look at how news is created, how major political developments are reported, and how data is shaping the narrative around Latino voter engagement ahead of the midterm elections. From understanding the editorial decisions that drive headlines to examining the real-world impact of policy on Latino communities, this program offers both insight and perspective from journalists on the front lines of political coverage.

The conversation continues beyond the program with the signature Politics & Prosecco reception, an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and engage directly with speakers and fellow attendees in a more informal setting. Because meaningful dialogue doesn’t stop when the program ends—it evolves through connection.

This event reflects The Latino Coalition’s commitment to fostering informed civic participation, elevating Latino voices in media, and creating spaces where education, conversation, and community come together to shape what’s next.