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Apply for an appointment to a state board or commission! Open positions, can be found on the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website
Questions: gov.appointments@state.mn.us

What is MCLA?

MCLA is a state agency that advises the government on matters of interest to Latinos who live in Minnesota. It is a bridge of communication and collaboration between Latinos and the government, the private sector and nonprofits.

Why should I care?

Without Latino engagement, MCLA cannot accurately communicate the interests of the community to the government nor can it serve the community effectively. Such engagement makes possible a stronger political voice and better socio-economic choices for the Latino community.

Who does the MCLA serve?

We serve Latino Minnesotans across the state and the people of Minnesota.
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Featuring

MCLA releases a new report that presents the legislative outcomes of the 2025 session that will impact Latino communities in Minnesota. Read the English version here. Lea el reporte en castellano en este enlace. 

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What's New?

The 2025 Legislative Session ended with a Special Session on June 9, 2025. MCLA and special guests reflected on the legislative outcomes and how they will impact you and our Latino communities.

If you were not able to attend, you can watch a video here. 

Panelists: Rep. Maria Isa Perez-Vega; Rep. Dave Pinto; Emilia Gonzalez-Avalos (UnidosMN); Julia Decker (ILCM), Carly Eckstrom (MN Budget Project), and Naheeda Hirji Walji (DLI). MCLA hosts included Marco Hernandez, Alejandro Caceres-Aranda, David Campana, and Aaron Sepulveda.

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