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As the world grasps for answers, the people here cling to their faith.  "We may not understand what happened here yesterday, but we seek the Lord, as best we can," one minister said.

She has all ingredients needed to be the next Democratic star: young, populist, with the credibility to speak for an important constituency - Hispanic Americans.

A new law restricting access to abortions is being celebrated by supporters in Texas, but for the doctors and pro-choice activists who could be prosecuted under it, this was a dark day.

Minority communities in the US and elsewhere have sometimes turned to traditional money saving methods - like 'tandas' - outside the formal banking system. The economic shock from the coronavirus pandemic could spur renewed interest in those savings clubs.

When the coronavirus outbreak arrived in the United States, families were forced to adapt. Office closures have collided with shuttered schools, forcing parents to work from home as they balance full-time childcare and part-time teaching, helping their kids with remote learning.

How did the biggest cluster in the US emerge in a corner of South Dakota? Infections spread like wildfire through a pork factory and questions remain about what the company did to protect staff.

(Contributing reporter and translator)

Angélica María Casas of BBC News was awarded Multimedia Journalist of the Year in 2021. She was also recognized for her feature and issue reporting in 2021.

The award recognizes Hispanic and Latine audio and video journalists who cover their own communities. Casas won the award for her sensitive coverage of Latine communities in the U.S. and Latin America. 

"Amor Eterno," a ballad about unforgettable, eternal love, is a widely recognized song of mourning in Mexican culture. In the wake of the El Paso mass shooting, it has become a heartbreaking anthem.

(Interviewed about her experience filming song performed at a vigil)

A mariachi band at a vigil in El Paso played a powerful and resonating  rendition of the song "Amor Eterno" to honor the lives lost in the shooting. It was caught on video, leaving hundreds of people in attendance and many more online in tears.

(Interviewed about her experience filming song performed at a vigil)