The U.S. needs to alter its association of vast amounts of money to commitment and success. Poverty eradication and robust economic partnerships with Latin America will not be achieved through money alone.

Paula Zepeda studies Political Science with a concentration in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics at UCLA, class of 2024. As a first-gen Latina whose family immigrated from Mexico, she grew up with Spanish being her first language and came to develop a deep bond with her cultural background. Her research revolves around anti-immigrant sentiments and its impact on societal viewpoints towards Latin Americans.
The U.S. needs to alter its association of vast amounts of money to commitment and success. Poverty eradication and robust economic partnerships with Latin America will not be achieved through money alone.