A look at the possible Latino impact on the 2024 election [Video]

Comments that focused on the Latino community garnered particular outrage on social media. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” while also making a crude joke about Latinos having children. 

The impact of Latinos, not only in Colorado but across the country, will be widespread this election as they are a growing portion of the electorate. 

In Colorado, 22% of the state’s population identifies as Latino or Hispanic. Based on factors like eligibility and age, Latinos make up about 17% of all eligible voters in the state. 

“Every 30 seconds in this country, a Latino turns 18 and is now eligible to vote because we were born in this country. That’s a big, powerful statistic,” said Alex Sánchez, president and CEO …