For his long career and work as a volunteer at Coral Springs events Share Joe Morera receives the lynne johnson award At the April 20 City Commission meeting at City Hall, Coral Springs Multicultural Committee member Joe Morera was honored in the category “Improving the quality of life for city residents,” for his volunteer work. For many years, Joe Morera has been offering his services as a volunteer, in addition, in various other city committees, including the one that organizes the Festival of the Arts, and the Taste of Coral Springs, among others. As a member of the Coral Springs Multicultural Committee, she is part of the team that puts on the International Dinner Dance and Worldfest, to name a few. His long career and dedication have earned him this award, Lynne Johnson. It should be remembered that in 2020, Joe Morera was a candidate for Commissioner for the city, and has always remained linked to his community. A thousand congratulations! Coral Springs Mayor Scott Brook and Commissioner Joy Carter during the recognition ceremony. Part of the members of the Multicultural Committee of the city who attended the event. During the interview for our website and networks.

Share When the vote is the only thing that can save our Democracy The office of the Supervisor of Elections and its orientation to the voter with all the changes imposed by the Florida legislature In the upcoming Primary Election to be held on August 23 and the General Election on November 8, what changes will be made in Broward County regarding early voting in terms of the total number of places, in the precise locations where voting will take place compared to in the past, and the total number of days and hours they will be open and operating before Election Day? Early voting will continue to take place at 22 different locations, and we are still finalizing the exact locations. Check BrowardVotes.gov before going to an early voting site to make sure there haven't been any changes. There are a couple of changes that I can share now. Instead of Broward Health North, we will hold early voting at the Oveta McKeithen Recreation Complex in Deerfield Beach. Also, we will no longer have early voting at Coral Ridge Mall. We added the North Lauderdale Saraniero Library to the list this year. In August, we plan to have early voting for 9 days (Aug. 13-21) from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In November, early voting will run for 14 days (Oct. 24-Nov. 6) from 7 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Regarding voting by mail, what are all the requirements that a voter must follow to request a ballot and the steps to return the ballot on time and have it counted? Any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida. Due to a recent change in Florida law, you must provide your driver's license or state identification number or the last 4 of your social security number (whichever we have on file) to request a vote-by-mail ballot. If you have received a vote-by-mail ballot in the past, please visit BrowardVotes.gov to make sure your vote-by-mail ballot application is still active. After the November 2022 election, Florida law requires us to start over with mail-in ballot applications for each election cycle. Therefore, after each major election (in November of even-numbered years) you must submit a new vote-by-mail application. What about the drop boxes previously used by early voters? How many will there be, where will they be located, and when and during what hours can voters properly use them to return mail-in ballots? Our self-addressed return envelopes are postage-paid and can be dropped off at any US Postal Service drop box if there is enough time for the ballot to reach the Supervisor of Elections before Election Day. There will be eight drop boxes available weekdays after we mail out vote-by-mail ballots. Early voting sites are also places where voters can drop off their vote-by-mail ballots in a drop box. However, it is very important for voters to remember that they cannot drop off vote-by-mail ballots at their polling place on Election Day. Voters should check BrowardVotes.gov for current drop box locations and hours of availability. Regarding voter registration: Have there been any changes to the process? What are the various ways people can register to vote? What is the best way for voters to update their registration in case there have been changes, such as a change of address? RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov is the easiest way to register or update your registration. Alternatively, there are several government agencies that will allow you to register to vote in person. Voters generally update their voter registration when they update their driver's license or state ID. At the same time, there are various government agencies that register you to vote in person. For example, any library in Broward County will allow you to do this in person. I always try to remind people to pay attention to their party affiliation whenever they update their voter registration. They may not be able to participate in partisan primaries if their party affiliation is incorrect. What outreach efforts will your office undertake to encourage both voter registration and voter turnout in August and November 2022? Our outreach efforts are extensive. We participate in community events, publish advertisements in newspapers, on the radio and on television. Voters can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok to receive reliable information about the upcoming elections. Due to the proximity of the state elections, we contacted the office of the Supervisor of Elections in Broward directed by Joe Scott What safeguards have been instituted to protect against any ballot design issues, such as those that plagued the 2000 presidential election in Palm Beach County and the 2018 US Senate election? We have come a long way since the days of hanging chads. We are currently hiring a consultant with experience in ballot design to ensure everything is presented in a way that doesn't confuse people. We also share sample ballots with a larger segment of the community and seek feedback before finalizing the ballot design. Do you anticipate having any problems finding part-time employees to work the polls during the upcoming election days in light of developments across the country since November 2020? How much will your office pay these workers and how many hours can they expect to work if they are interested in helping the Supervisor of Elections Office? We are always looking to strengthen our pool of poll workers. We pay between $195 and $350 per day, depending on the role and the number of hours the worker needs. Some positions are only required for a few hours, others for a few weeks. For anyone interested in working at a polling place on Election Day, we start at 5:30 am and can't finish until after 8:00 pm That's a long day! When first elected in November 2020, the Supervisor of Elections position was considered an uncontroversial ministerial and organizational role that helps form the backbone and basic structure of democracy. Today it has become a position that is vital to ensuring that democracy continues in this country. Is there any message in that sense that you would like to communicate? Losing candidates have blamed the electoral system for their loss as long as democracy has existed. The only change from 2020 is that the loser who blames the electoral system has the biggest megaphone in the world. There has never been an election without irregularities and probably never will be. However, elections have never been conducted more professionally than they are today, and the development of standardized procedures has accelerated since 2020. We cannot allow minor issues, with no impact on the overall election result, to be used to reverse the will of the voters. If we take that path, democracy is over. Any registered voter can request a vote-by-mail ballot in Florida.

An archive of En USA Newspaper videos Top 10 tips to avoid an infestation of iguanas in private properties Share By: Tom Portuallo If you live in South Florida, it is very likely that iguanas have become something you see often. Iguanas are native to Central and South America and began to appear in South Florida during the 1960s as exotic pets. Many of these iguanas escaped captivity or were released by their owners, and over the years their population grew throughout the state. In addition to being a nuisance, they have caused millions of dollars in property damage, eating away residential and commercial vegetation, digging holes and burrows in public infrastructure (sidewalks, boardwalks, berms, or foundations of homes), and consuming endangered native species . Iguanas can also transmit salmonella to humans through water or surfaces. What can homeowners do to protect themselves from these pesky invaders? First of all, here are 10 helpful tips to avoid attracting iguanas to your property. 1. Keep your garden and landscape tidy, making them less attractive for iguanas to make their nests. 2. Choose plants that iguanas will not eat for your garden, such as chenille plant, croton, Mexican petunia, oleander, silver button, and others. 3. Do not feed the iguanas. Four. Don't leave old food in compost piles. 5. If you leave pet food outside for a dog or cat, pick it up when your pet has finished eating. 6. Put fences around your gardens. Here's what to do if you suspect iguanas have already invaded your property: 7. Check around your yard for holes in the ground, which may or may not be a sign that an iguana has started living there. 8. Use a shovel to close new holes in the garden. 9. Some determined homeowners take the extra precaution of filling the holes with rocks. 10. Get a recommendation on the best, most experienced and trusted iguana trapper. If none of these methods work, is it legal for owners to shoot and kill the iguanas? Killing iguanas in your yard is an option, but there are laws and regulations that you must follow. Iguanas are not a protected species, but they must be euthanized quickly and compassionately. Note that Florida law prohibits the relocation, sale, or transfer of iguanas, but allows humane euthanasia. Also be aware that firing a firearm or crossbow in a residential area could cause trouble with law enforcement. What's more, the rules and regulations for disposing of dead iguanas make killing these creatures complicated and it is for this reason that the best decision one can make to comply with the law is to call in a trusted and experienced professional in catch iguanas. Removing iguanas effectively, complying with cruelty to animals regulations and other laws, is a specialized service. It is not a free hunting season to kill iguanas. Each method we employ illustrates our respect for the property owner and their property. About the author: Tom Portuallo is the owner and founder of Iguana Control, the largest iguana infestation control company in South Florida. Based in Pompano Beach, the company has served Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties since 2009.

An archive of En USA Newspaper videos Animal Care opens a new pet sitting clinic Share - The clinic will offer basic wellness care and spay / neuter services- Animal Care opened a new Pet Care clinic for Broward County pet owners. The clinic will provide basic wellness care including cat and dog vaccination packages and spay / neuter services. Preventives such as heartworm and flea / tick medications will also be available for purchase. The clinic is located at the Animal Care Adoption Center, 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312 and will operate Tuesday through Saturday. All services are available by appointment only. Vaccination appointments can be scheduled at Broward.org/Animal, by phone at 954-357-9567, or by email at petcareclinic@broward.org . Call or email to schedule spay / neuter surgery appointments. "We are very excited to offer these services to residents," said Emily Wood, Director of Animal Care and Adoption. "Vaccines and preventive care are the first line of defense in keeping pets healthy and happy. In addition, spaying and neutering helps reduce the pet population in our community." Vaccines, including a dewormer and microchip, will be offered in each package both for puppies and young kittens as well as for adult pets. Spay / neuter services for dogs and cats can also be scheduled at the clinic. Broward County residents will have the option to apply for the SNIP Program and receive a voucher for free or low-cost spay / neuter surgery or pay a fee for spay / neuter services. The clinic will also offer heartworm testing, pet license plates, and euthanasia services. For more information on the clinic's services and prices, visit Broward.org/Animal. About Animal Care. Broward County Animal Care and Adoption is dedicated to providing shelter for lost and homeless animals. The agency provides access to hundreds of shelter pets waiting for a new home. Avoid unwanted animals and spay or neuter your pet. For more information about the agency, visit our website or click in Like on Facebook.

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An institution dedicated to the working and multicultural families of this country Share Hispanic Unity, its programs and free services for Hispanics If there is a non-profit institution dedicated to guiding and helping Hispanics who arrive in this country of opportunities, it is Hispanic Unity of Florida HUF. Its 40 years of foundation have not passed in vain, nor have its 12 programs and 30 services offered to our community. Among the most prominent are Broward Tax Pro, which is the tax preparation service from January to April of each year, as well as previous years and amendments until September. They also guide you to take the Citizenship test, help you fill out food stamp applications and health applications such as Medicaid and Kidscare. Both preschool programs and immigration services are very low cost. In the USA, he spoke with the new president of Hispanic Unity of Florida, Felipe Pinzón, of Cali, Colombia, about the range of services that Hispanics can take advantage of, ensuring that all programs have their own requirements and that he invited them to visit his headquarters in the city of Hollywood, Broward. The executive took office last January 2022, but has worked at the institution since 2002. What are the main obstacles that Hispanics face when applying for one of the programs that you offer? Each case is unique and there is no list of impediments. In general, they come to seek to improve their current situation, either financially or for advice. HUF offers a variety of services, and if we can't help you directly, we connect you with other organizations that can assist. Do you have a location in Broward and only serve residents of this county? We provide our services to all immigrants in South Florida. We work with public libraries, Broward colleges, and many other organizations to provide services Will they organize the Gala Party that they celebrated in the community for several years? No. Our focus is to expand services – grow to help more immigrants and families who need help What organizational plans do you have in your new position? My vision includes expanding programs, developing innovative services in response to community needs, increasing our funding, and providing resources and tools for all of our employees so they can perform effectively and continue to serve the community._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ Among the projects for the rest of this 2022 include: Strengthening and growing HUF's programs and services to help more families meet their basic needs and secure good-paying jobs. Launch a centralized database, and Develop HUF's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan What would you take away and what would you add to Hispanic Unity? I would remove – nothing I would add a larger facility to HUF in order to provide more services and serve all generations (children, adults, seniors) of Hispanic families. Hispanic Unity of Florida's mission is to empower immigrants and other members of the community to become self-sufficient, civically engaged, and lead productive lives. The immigrant has in Hispanic Unity of Florida a guide on his journey towards the American dream

Volver ABOUT US In June 2002, our monthly publication En USA was created due to the need, at that time, to have a newspaper that would broadcast, in our own language, the programs, events, and activities developed in Broward County. So we decided to dust off all that useful information generated in the county cities, translate them into Spanish and publish them in a language that is simple and easy to digest by our readers. MISSION Provide a deep understanding of the American lifestyle, its regulations and laws, to help our people adapt, integrate and love this great country. DISTRIBUTION En USA focuses on what is happening here, in our own backyard. It is a one-stop newspaper that informs and educates the Hispanic community about programs, events, activities of local government offices, non-profit institutions, and the private sector, so that Hispanics can participate and integrate into the affairs of the cities where they live, work, and take care of their families. Generally, En USA focuses on the economic, political, social, and cultural aspects of the United States. OUR STORY Aimed at the Hispanic community of South Florida.

Biography of Luis Miranda Volver LUIS MIRANDA ARTICLE Journalist and writer. Luis Miranda studied Philosophy, Literature and History at the Universidad del Rosario in Bogotá DC with a diploma in "Superior Spanish" from the Instituto Cervantes, from the University of Salamanca of the Spanish Kingdom. Professor of Photography at the Universidad de la Sabana in Bogotá, Colombia, School of Social Communication, and field photographer for international magazines. He studied declamation and dramatic art with the maestro Víctor Mallarino, the famous theater director of Colombia. He has been based in the United States for 40 years and has practiced journalism in New York, Washington DC and South Florida as director of "El Tiempo Hispano". His books include: Nosotros los de Así (tales); Geography of the invisible / Drawing of the young rebel (stories); The Night Filters (short stories), The Interpretation of Dreams, García Márquez, Joyce and me, (essays) The Time Trap (novel) The Paper Tiger (novel) The Reverie of Two Stormy Twins and Labyrinths of Desire and reason (poetic work) He currently directs The House of Hispanic American Culture in Fort Lauderdale. He was the official presenter of the television program "Cita con la Cultura" of TV Hogar, and channel 44 of Key West .

SUNRISE CITY HALL By En USA news Sunrise inaugurates its new City Hall With the presence of Mayor Mike Ryan, his commissioners, elected officials, officials who held positions in the city in the past, residents and the general public, Sunrise inaugurated its new city hall on January 20. The city's first magistrate offered an account of what Sunrise had been and has become with renowned companies and projects, while its commissioners Individually, they made a historical journey since its foundation and the evolution it has experienced to the pride of its community. The spacious and modern five-story building unites various departments, their staff and respective services, under one roof. Additional to the municipal complex will be built a garage with capacity for 500 vehicles, as well as the expansion of its amphitheater. Sunrise City Hall is located on Oakland Park Blvd. in the area where other institutions are concentrated such as the library, its senior center, the city police, its civic center with its various facilities, the amphitheater, the ballroom, and its hall. of cultural exhibitions, among others. The inaugural event offered live music, food, a tour of its new facilities, information on city services for its residents, and gifts. Congratulations!

Soccer, distraction of crowds Share By Carlos Madama Hernandez Buenos Aires, Argentina A few days before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, in a television interview they asked the Minister of Labor of the Argentine Nation Raquel “Kelly” Olmos how she was going to solve the immense number of problems that there was in the country and she answered "No, now the priority is the World Cup and for Argentina to win." That premonition, not by chance stopped being very useful to the government, which more than three months after that final between Argentina and France, still continues to take advantage of the cloud of glory that Lionel Messi and his boys formed . It is known that the more distracted the people are, the more garbage can be swept under the rug. President Alberto Fernández and his cabinet have taken due note of these circumstances and have taken the opportunity to try to go unnoticed in the face of a situation that is becoming more difficult every day for those of us who have the joy of living in this beautiful country. To the immense rift within the ruling party itself between President Fernández and Vice Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, those who respond to one another have joined, generating uncertainty a few months after a new election and where the ruling party already feels like a loser. . These people have neglected the reins of the country and everything has spilled over. Annual inflation of 107 percent placed Argentina in the fourth worst place in the world, behind Venezuela, Zimbabwe and Lebanon. And the consequences of this economic disaster is reflected in the costs of mass consumption products that have increased beyond the foreseeable values. The failure of the new economic plan implemented by the super minister Sergio Massa (Will he be the next presidential candidate for Peronism?) has sunk the country even more; the lack of dollars (which at a private level is close to 400 pesos), the terrified flight of companies in search of new winds, the recession in every sense, the high rates of robberies and murders just because, have turned the country into one of the most uncomfortable places to invest and even to live. Some notes ago we said that Argentina is the only country where you wake up in the morning and open your eyes, you do not need to consult the newspapers or watch the news to know that you are worse than yesterday. For this, the opposition does not add in the least. They lose their opportunity fighting among themselves for the vacant positions on the lists that they must put together to compete and try to save the situation. And meanwhile, the town continues with the festivities that hide the misery. They continue to shout about Messi's goals, the saves by “Dibu” Martínez and the tributes paid to them anywhere in the world, as well as enjoying the praise for having been awarded as the best fans in the world cup. All very pathetic.

Each Hispanic Immigrant has their story and that of Josefina and Glorita was one of them Share On July 11 and 12, two great friends passed away, those who cling to a real, sincere and unconditional friendship. It was something that motivated me to continue engaging that connection with them. Josefina, who was 87 years old and died on Monday, July 11 at her home in Sunrise, was a seamstress and artisan who developed her craft with passion and creativity in her native Venezuela. He shared his experience here in workshops, teaching many along the way. He participated in fairs and shows of crafts and handicrafts. He was inspired by his creative pillows with messages of the Our Father and the Hail Mary. She cared and helped people in need even though she herself lived with limitations. Sewing was another of her skills and distractions. But her old age was lived alone, away from the embrace and family warmth that is so desired in the distance. He had come to the country more than 40 years ago, like so many immigrants, in search of opportunities. In the process of all those years of adaptation, working, discovering and experiencing her life as a foreigner in this country, things took another turn and her life changed to a level of loneliness, depression, deterioration of her health, and always with the longing of wanting to return to her homeland and embrace her family who one day saw her leave full of illusions. I appreciate the love and trust you showed me at all times. Rest in Peace and see you always, FRIEND! They say that true friendship, one that lasts and is consolidated over the years, does not exist. But when we have to live it and be so close to these people, our perception changes and makes us feel more committed to helping and supporting those who have placed their trust in what they perceive as a reflection of what what they want Another of my friends who passed away, after almost four months in Hospice at her home in Coral Springs, was Glorita Meléndez, clinging to life, embracing her inseparable Rosaries and prayers that accompanied her until her last day._cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ I met Glorita many years ago at the Legion of Mary at St. Vincent Church in Margate. Since I saw her, I felt that warmth of mother and grandmother that we so much want to share from a distance when we don't have our own close. He always considered me like a daughter; She prayed for me, she reflected emotion on her face when she saw me, she hugged my photo like a spoiled daughter. In short, a love of good feelings towards me that I appreciated and valued at all times. It was such a motherly connection that it surprised me. Glorita was Dominican and lived with one of her children. One day she had to return to her homeland where she stayed for several years until she returned to this country where she remained surrounded by love and affection for those of us who were lucky enough to meet her and share her experiences with her. When he entered Hospice at home, he was given weeks and even days to live, but his attachment to this world gave him the supernatural strength to continue praying there, listening to his Rosary on the radio, as well as the Holy Mass. She laughed and was happy when they brought her flowers, telling her son to place them in front of the Virgin. He was very aware and recognized. Glorita Meléndez passed away on Tuesday, July 12 at around one in the morning at the age of 96. A lifetime giving love and praying for everyone. Rest in peace!