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“It's going to be difficult for [Donald] Trump to overcome the deep first impression that he gave to the Latino community with his comments right out of the gate about Mexican immigrants, with his comments about Judge Curiel.”

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Julian Castro is a former mayor of San Antonio, Texas, USA. Born on September 16, 1974, he is a prominent politician and activist. During his tenure as mayor, he promoted economic development, community services, and infrastructure improvement in the city. more

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