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The U.S. government recently approved the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The USMCA went into effect on July 1, 2020, but much work needs to be done to fully develop and implement regulations required by the new agreement. Leading this effort is
Albert C. Zapanta
, President & CEO, U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Dallas, Texas.
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ALBERT C. ZAPANTA
President & CEO
United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce - Dallas, Texas
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Many leaders emerge from America's Latino community and volumes could be written about each.
Al Zapanta is one.
Zapanta, who is known as a highly decorated Viet Nam war hero, former head of public affairs of
Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) and advisor to Presidents, is also a businessman who founded Paz Resources and was CEO of Paz Energy, a highly successful venture. And, he once served on the Board of Directors of Tyson Foods.
Today
Zapanta serves on the Irvine (near Dallas), Texas City Council and conducts trade policy in North America with his U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce. His influence in shaping both the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is notable.
Zapanta recently took a moment to be interviewed by the Latino Journal and we encourage you to read his remarks.
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At a moment of national reckoning over systemic racism brought to light by both the impact of the COVID-19 and police brutality, former Vice President
Joe Biden
is facing increasing calls to pick a woman of color as his running mate. Much of the attention has focused on the Black women on his short list, but some strategists and Latino leaders want to make sure that the campaign is also seriously considering qualified Latina candidates.
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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
New Mexico
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The Atlantic
He'd need to maintain a healthy partnership with his deputy - without worrying that she'll outshine him.
The Washington Post
In the 2020 Democratic primary, former vice president Joe Biden built his victory on votes from white moderates, African Americans and pragmatic Democrats. But Latino voters — particularly in
California
,
Texas
and
Nevada
— broke in the main for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
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ABC 7 - Los Angeles
Los Angeles Daily News
Why are we politicizing food?: Gloria Romero
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FYI:
Vice President
Joe Biden
's campaign fundraising team plans a virtual reception with Senator
Catherine Cortez Masto
, Governor
Michelle Lujan Grisham
and actress
Eva Longoria Baston
on Friday, July 24.
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GOOD TROUBLE
Peter Dreier, a writer for
The American Prospect, wrote an excellent article entitled
"John Lewis: Good Trouble." He points out the value an exceptional community leader brings to the table, good trouble. As we reflected on the highly admired Mr. Lewis' impressive civil rights leadership and how America pauses to recognize titans in civil rights, we also pause to recognize some powerful civil rights leaders who have helped the Latino community overcome issues of discrimination.
So, we honor and acknowledge three stellar leaders who have left us in late 2019 and 2020. They are Frank J. Quevedo, Robert
Guzmán and Robert Gnaizda.
The contribution these men made to improve and lift communities are also remarkable and deserve recognition by Latino leaders throughout America.
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Frank J. Quevedo, Jr.
Vice President (Retired)
So Cal Edison
1947 - 2020
Frank J. Quevedo, Jr., a University of California at Riverside graduate, served under Tony Gallegos as Chief of Staff at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO) and retired as vice president of equal opportunity from So. California Edison which received numerous awards for his leadership..
Over the years the role he played in supporting the development of Latino community was widely recognized by many groups including the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Latino Issues Forum, California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and Hispanics In Energy.
For the Latino community, Frank J. Quevedo Jr. was a real titan on the likes of John Lewis. He was a true hero.
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Robert "Bobby"
Guzmá
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Former Leader,
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
1955 - 2019
Robert "Bobby"
Guzmán, an electrical engineer who enjoyed working to develop technology capacity for small, medium businesses and non-profits, earned his degree from University of Southern California.
His passion was to mentor Latino youth into pursuing STEM education and he co-founded the American Association of Latino Engineers and Scientists (AALES) in 1984, serving as president twice. He also served as the national president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE).
Bobby's commitment included organizing community education forums with government and the private sector and was instrumental in getting legislation passed in Sacramento to help achieve his objectives.
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Robert Gnaizda
Founder & Legal Counsel
Greenlining Institute
1943 - 2020
Robert "Bob" Gnaizda, an attorney, used the law to force justice for people who were least able to defend themselves.
He fought and won the removal of the short handled hoe from being used by farm workers.
He and John Gamboa teamed up to create The Greenlining Institute to fight redlining by banks and other lenders.
The highly successful community advocacy group challenged utilities including communications and water companies, to increase their supplier diversity and employment programs.
The Greenlining Institute serves as a community model to address systemic financial discrimination and Gnaizda was the man, the force, and the energy behind those changes.
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SELECT STORIES - Week of July 20, 2020
COVID-19
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
SCIENCE
WASHINGTON D.C.
Education
2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
LOCAL POLICE
MEXICO / CANADA
PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL
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Read Past Issues of the Latino Journal Digital Weekly
- President Trump Signs Executive Order, Creates President's Advisory Commission on Hispanic Prosperity
- New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
- James E. Campos, Director, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, Department of Energy
- Meet John A. Pérez, Chair, UC Board of Regents
- Chair Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
- Arizona Commissioner Lea Marquez Peterson, AZCC
- Commissioner Maria S. Bocanegra, Illinois Commerce Commission
- California Commissioner Martha Guzman Aceves, CPUC
- Meet Utility Commissioner Sadzi Martha Oliva, Illinois Commerce Commission
- Meet Commissioner Valerie Espinoza from New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission Dist 3
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