Interview: Alberto Mendoza and Avelardo Valdez discuss the impact the war on drugs has on Latinos

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08-01-2003

Interview: Alberto Mendoza and Avelardo Valdez discuss the impact the war on drugs has on Latinos

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From NPR in Los Angeles, I'm Tavis Smiley.

All this week, as you know, we've taken a close look at issues affecting the Latino community, issues like immigration, the economy and education. Today we conclude with a topic no less significant: the ...

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