According to the U.S. Census Bureau nearly 57 million Latin Americans make up the USA's largest minority group.
Approximately every fourth newborn child is Latin American, making the group one of the fastest growing in the country.
In 2060 Latin Americans are set to represent 28 percent of the total population of the United States.


Both Marcos' father and his grandfather, Manuel Barrillas, are delighted to have been able to come to the United States as the situation in their home country is not safe.
Extortion and kidnappings are a normal part of everyday life in Guatemala and Mexico, where they came from.
The Latin American population in the USA is so great that it plays an important role in the election campaign.
Both candidates are fighting to secure the "Latin American vote".
Latin Americans often emphasize the importance of the politicians' attitude to immigration when inserting their cross.


Latinos account for 30 percent of the total workforce in the construction industry in the United States.
Latin American workers play a major role in the American workforce, especially in industries with a high proportion of production or factory workers.
According to elcosh.org, Latinos also represent over 30 percent in the agricultural industry.
