Introduction
People of Latin American countries or of Latin American decent, who are now Americans are an important segment of the people of the United States of America. Immigrants from countries such as Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, El-Salvador etc have had a long tradition of association with America and have been living, working and contributing to this diversified society for centuries. The greatest numbers of people from Latin America who have made the United States of America their home are from Mexico or of Mexican decent. The United States of America has turned out to be a much diversified society with people coming from all over the world to settle here and make new lives, build up the country and prosper. Because Latin Americans constitute a significant segment of the American population, mostly living in California and other states bordering Mexico, it is important to study their aspirations, desires, fears and wants as well as to listen to their inputs in the governing of the regions where they live. It is also important to listen to their views on matters related to the governance of the United States and the major issues that affect this country (Mario, 1994).
For individuals who want to protect their interests and have their voices heard in the politics of the region and country, it is important to become organized into political groups and parties. These organized groups can then convey the wishes and aspirations of the people to the places and processes where decisions, laws and the future is made and the work of the government is conducted. This process is important so that a government of the people, by the people and for the people is possible and this is a very important part of the traditions of the United States of America. The.......
