in the United States, the Latino electorate in Texas leans more and more towards Trump

The Latino vote could well be decisive in whether or not Joe Biden is re-elected to the presidency. Tuesday, during “Super Tuesday”, voters in around fifteen states must nominate Democratic and Republican candidates.

In the United States, 16 states and one territory outside the continent nominate on Tuesday March 5 the Democratic and Republican candidates who will face each other in the November presidential election. It’s “Super Tuesday”. Among the electoral issues that could weigh heavily in the re-election or not of Joe Biden, the vote of Latinos, much less inclined to vote Democratic this year according to polls. Many lean towards Donald Trump.

Example in Texas, in Uvalde, a city where the Latino community represents more than 80% of the population, but above all the scene, almost two years ago, of one of the worst mass killings in the history of the country. 19 children and two teachers were killed with an automatic weapon by an 18-year-old young man.

On the small square in the city center, in front of Robb elementary school, the portraits of the 21 victims have not moved. Uvalde and its 15,000 inhabitants still live with this trauma. Coming out of mass, José still has trouble getting over it. “It’s going to be around for a long time and we’re not going to get over it easily. It continues to haunt this city, it has deeply hurt us.”

Trump’s anti-migrant campaign hits the mark

In the nearby park, Summer pushes her one-year-old daughter on one of the swings. “It’s been two years, but time doesn’t matter. Time, money… Nothing will bring them back.” At 19, she was preparing to vote for the first time. It will be for Donald Trump. “I think he did a lot for us. Since Biden has been president, the world has been in bad shape.” The shooting hasn’t changed his views on gun regulation.

Same feeling for John, whose handgun, securely attached to his belt, never leaves his side. “I’ve had my gun for 20 years. I hope I never have to use it, but I believe in defending my family, my community, with my gun.”

“Taking away our weapons? No, I will not vote for it.”

John, resident of Uvalde

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But it is above all Trump’s very radical, very anti-migrant campaign that is working. His colleague Darty agrees. “They’re invading the border. It’s not good.” Because Texans place illegal immigration and security at the top of their concerns in polls. On this point, Mary, who voted Democratic, says she is disappointed by Joe Biden. “We’ve never had this problem before, and it affects everyone.”

His entourage will also slip a Trump ballot into the ballot box. “I’ve seen an evolution of Democrats who now vote for Republicans. I don’t consider myself one or the other, I vote. Just for the best person who presents themselves.” Uvalde County remains bright red on the Texas map. Over the last three presidential elections, he has even voted more and more Republican. Four years ago, Donald Trump already had almost 60% of the votes there.