About the Author

Ignacio Torres

Bio:
Ignacio Torres, Video/Web Producer: Graduated from University of California, Davis and The Columbia Graduate School of Journalism where he specialized in immigration reporting. Ignacio is a California native but born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico, where his parents currently reside. A foodie at heart, Ignacio is always in search of the next best taco truck. He has worked for the TODAY Show, Rock Center and has covered politics for La Opinion newspaper based in Los Angeles.
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Most Recent

Former Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez goes from bureaucrat to bodybuilder

By Steve Litz, WTVJ, Miami, Florida

From bureaucrat to bodybuilder, Miami-Dade's former mayor has been hitting the gym. Carlos Alvarez is competing, and winning, bodybuilding contests. "I … Read More

New Texas charter school will start teaching students in 3 languages

By Tammy Mutasa, KXAS, Arlington, Texas

A charter school opening in Arlington Texas will emphasize international cultures and languages. The International Leadership of Texas' curriculum will … Read More

Donation from Mexican Government helps pay health screening for Hispanics

By Jocelyn Tovar, KARK, Little Rock, Arkansas

The Mexican consulate in Little Rock, Arkansas donated over $35,000 dollars to a program that provides health screenings for Hispanic residents. "Anyone who … Read More

Fine arts education in McAllen, Tx schools recognized nationwide

By Erin Murray, KVEO, McAllen, Texas

Today fifth graders set to go to to middle school next fall are being shown their future options in the fine arts. It's a time in their life when they can … Read More

Marines reunite 10 years after bloody Iraq battle

By Kerry Sanders, TODAY Show

Veterans of the 2003 invasion of Iraq who fought in the Battle of Nasiriyah, when 18 Marines were killed in what became known as Ambush Alley, reunited for the … Read More

Struggling students in Texas rap their way to the top of the class

By Erin Murray, KVEO, McAllen, Texas

When you think about your days in high school English class, you probably don't imagine the sound of a deep bass beat pumping in the background, kids nodding … Read More

California Department of Education adds LGBT and illegal immigration-themed books to public school's recommended reading list. (Getty images)

LGBT and immigrant themed books added to California public school’s recommended reading list

By Ignacio Torres

Alongside popular K-12 books like “The Scarlet Letter” and “Of Mice and Men,” a list of books dealing with LGBT and illegal immigration issues will be … Read More

In-state tuition for undocumented students in Oregon

By Jennifer Elliot, KOBI, Ashland, Oregon

It's at the final vote: a decision may be made as early as tomorrow on a bill that allows in-state tuition for undocumented students in Oregon. A college … Read More

A Monarch butterfly lifts off after drinking water January 29, 2001 at the butterfly sanctuary in Michoacan, Mexico. Some 100 million or more of the orange and black butterflies migrate annually from Canada to the forest in Michoacan. (Photo by Susana Gonzalez/Newsmakers)

Telemundo Latin America news roundup – March 22, 2013

By NBCLatino Staff

The Colombian government and FARC leaders finished another round of peace talks this week. Land rights is the first of six issues that will be negotiated during … Read More

Family of 6-year-old in desperate search of bone marrow donor

By George Kiriyama, KNTV, San Jose, California

Latino bone marrow donors are few and far between, but 6-year-old Eduardo Grijalva is in need to cure his leukemia. Now the family is holding a bone marrow … Read More