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César Grajales (political commentator)

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César Grajales
Born
NationalityColombian-American
Alma materWalden University
Occupation(s)Public Affairs Director, Political Analyst, Podcast Host
Years active2011–present
Websitewww.cesargrajales.news

César Grajales is a Colombian-American public affairs director, political analyst, and podcast host affiliated with The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity.[1][2] He hosts the podcast Sabor a Freedom, which explores issues concerning freedom and opportunity within the Hispanic community.[3]

Early life and education

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César Grajales was born in Colombia and immigrated to the United States in 1999.[4][5][6] He attended Miami Dade College and Walden University.[3]

Career

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Grajales joined The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity in 2011, serving in roles such as Miami Field Director, Florida State Director, Regional Director, and Coalitions Director.[1][4][3] He currently serves as the Public Affairs Director and National Spokesperson for The LIBRE Initiative.[7][4][8][5][9]

Grajales contributes as a political analyst on CNN en Español,[10][11] Telemundo, and Univision.[1][8][12] He also hosts a daily morning show on a station owned by Salem Media Group.

As the host of Sabor a Freedom (A Taste of Freedom), Grajales examines topics related to liberty and prosperity among Hispanics in the United States. The podcast, produced by The LIBRE Initiative, explores the challenges and opportunities faced by Latino communities.[1][13]

Grajales has provided commentary on U.S. immigration policy and economic freedom,[14][15] offering insights into Latino political dynamics in key states like Florida and Texas.[16][17][18][19] He has voiced concerns regarding the Biden administration's policies, including the delisting of FARC from the U.S. terrorist list and the easing of sanctions on Venezuela.[20][17] His critiques extend to President Biden's debate performances and campaign strategies.[21][22]

Awards

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  • 2023: Gold Award, W3 Awards, for an episode of The American Potential podcast in the News & Politics category.[23][24][25][26]
  • 2024: Gold Viddy Award, for Sabor a Freedom.[13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Cesar Grajales". The LIBRE Initiative. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  2. ^ "About LIBRE - LIBRE's Mission and Impact". The LIBRE Initiative. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  3. ^ a b c "César Grajales - Lobbyist at Americans for Prosperity". THE ORG. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  4. ^ a b c "Cesar Grajales". La Poderosa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  5. ^ a b americanpotentialshow (2023-07-07). "American Potential and the Greatness of America: Cesar Grajales's Story of Immigration and Success". American Potential. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  6. ^ "americanpotentialshow". American Potential. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  7. ^ "Cesar Grajales received a recognition in the United States Congress". Cronica del Quindio (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  8. ^ a b Toro, Mariana (2019-09-07). "85 years is too old for Ex-Im Bank". CNN (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  9. ^ "Schedule A for Line #11AI". docquery.fec.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  10. ^ LIBRE Initiative (2019-08-02). Cesar Grajales Talks Immigration on CNN. Retrieved 2024-07-21 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ LIBRE Initiative (2019-01-22). Cesar Grajales talks about a Dreamer/ border compromise on CNN Espanol. Retrieved 2024-07-21 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ marianamaffassanti (2023-04-28). "Juanes Shares His Personal Inspiration Behind His New Album This Sunday on Al Punto con Jorge Ramos". TelevisaUnivision. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  13. ^ a b Marshall, Victor (2024-06-26). "The LIBRE Initiative Launches "Sabor a Freedom" Podcast". The LIBRE Initiative. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  14. ^ "Dignity Act Gains Momentum in the House of Representatives | Representative Maria Salazar". salazar.house.gov. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  15. ^ "Event "Solutions with LIBRE"".
  16. ^ Crossman, Cesar Grajales and Marcela. "Bidenomics backlash: New Jersey's Latino families feeling the pinch". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  17. ^ a b DC), Lila Abed (Washington. "The LIBRE Initiative Believes Latinos will Define the Future of US Politics". www.lapoliticaonline.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  18. ^ "A conservative's take on Arizona's policy of busing migrants". KJZZ. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  19. ^ "Latinos rank economy and abortion as top issues, will it impact vote?". NBC News. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  20. ^ Méndez, Rosalie (2024-07-11). "Say it here | César Grajales: Biden has given in to the left in Latin America". evtv (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  21. ^ DNews (2024-07-03). Is Biden dropping out of the candidacy? César Grajales at DNews. Retrieved 2024-07-21 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Osorio, Mónica Lizette Castellanos (2024-06-28). "Biden does not have the physical and mental capacity to lead the US: Republican analyst". www.lafm.com.co (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  23. ^ Plentisoft. "American Potential Wins Gold Award at the 18th Annual w3 Awards with Episode Featuring Cesar Grajales of the LIBRE Initiative". Newsfile. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  24. ^ "American Potential Wins Gold Award at the 18th Annual w3 Awards with Episode Featuring Cesar Grajales of the LIBRE Initiative". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  25. ^ "The Globe and Mail". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  26. ^ "The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity Partner to Launch: 'Potencial Americano' a Spanish version of AFP's Award-Winning Podcast". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2024-07-21.