Why are Latinos Absent from L.A. Disaster Relief Centers?
Published March 22, 2025

Más de 100 personas diarias, afectadas por los incendios, llegan hasta el centro de acopio colocado por José Medina y su familia en la ciudad de Altadena, California: Foto: Alejandro Maciel.
Despite the fact that the three levels of government are offering help for the victims of the devastating LA fires, some immigrant families still do not dare to ask for it. Many of those affected are living in their cars and surviving on community aid. Our reporter Alejandro Maciel spoke with some of these families to hear about their recovery plans and reports from Altadena, California, in the disaster area.
The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.
Photo: Alejandro Maciel