Soror APRussell:
What I meant by "white Latinos" is those who are of Spanish-speaking, Latino culture but do not claim any African heritage. I have learned from my African-descended and European-descended Latino friends that certain Latino cultures, particularly Carribbean ones, make subtle, yet important distinctions based on race, similar to what's done here in the states. From my understanding, black Peruvians, Brazilians, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, etc. are treated differently and do not enjoy the same economic, social, and political stature as their countrymen who claim non-African heritage.
My point is that no matter where one is, black skin and African-descended culture are not valued as much as white skin and European-descended culture, and I doubt that the hardline Cuban immigrant community of South Florida nor the United States government would be making such a fuss over a little black Cuban boy, let alone a Haitian, or other African descendant.
DG
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