Araceli Martinez Ortega, Author at CalMatters

Yadira Michel, far left, Alonso Ceceñas, far right, and their four children with whom they share a one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles. Photo by Araceli Martínez Ortega

California Divide

Living without a job and under the harassment of the landlord

by Araceli Martinez Ortega April 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Alonso and his wife have been unable to afford rent during the pandemic. They share a one-bedroom apartment with their four children.

California Divide

With raffles, food sales and fundraisers, Latinos do their best to avoid debt

by Araceli Martinez Ortega February 18, 2021April 19, 2023

Imagen a través de iStock

CalMatters en Español

Con rifas, ventas de comida y recaudaciones de fondos, los latinos hacen todo lo posible para evitar deudas

by Araceli Martinez Ortega and CalMatters February 18, 2021February 19, 2021

California Divide

Los Mariachis lloran la pérdida de decenas de músicos por COVID-19

by Araceli Martinez Ortega February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

financial crisis

CalMatters en Español

Desesperación entre los inmigrantes: mientras que las líneas se desbordan de llamadas, la ayuda estatal queda fuera de su alcance

by Araceli Martinez Ortega and CalMatters May 20, 2020June 7, 2020

financial crisis

California Divide

Despair among immigrants: With phone lines swamped, state pandemic aid is out of reach

by Araceli Martinez Ortega May 20, 2020September 16, 2020

Day laborers looking for work on street corners are among the groups most at risk for Coronavirus. Photo by La Opinión archive

California Divide

Day laborer centers close due to coronavirus, lack of work

by Araceli Martinez Ortega March 20, 2020March 20, 2020