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El alcalde de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, convierte el “chisme” en un servicio para hispanohablantes
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
Por María Santana, CNN en Español
En casi toda familia latina hay una figura inconfundible: esa persona que siempre se entera de todo. Quién se casó, quién se divorció, quién cambió de trabajo o qué pasó en el barrio la noche anterior. Y, por supuesto, nunca duda en compartir esa información. E...
Key takeaway Ahora, el chisme, una palabra tan familiar para millones de hispanohablantes llega, inesperadamente, a la Alcaldía de Nueva York.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso 's own Hispanic community may be watching the development of "El Chisme Oficial de NYC" with interest, given the potential for similar initiatives to connect with local Spanish-speaking residents. The city's efforts to engage with Hispanic communities through targeted outreach and bilingual services could be informed by New York's experiment with using a popular messaging app to share city updates and resources. In El Paso, where Spanish is widely spoken, a similar approach could help increase access to information about city services, community events, and public safety alerts. Local leaders may consider whether a comparable initiative could help bridge the gap between city government and the community, particularly in neighborhoods with high concentrations of Hispanic residents. By leveraging the power of social media and messaging apps, El Paso could potentially enhance its own outreach efforts and foster greater connection with the community.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por María Santana, CNN en Español
En casi toda familia latina hay una figura inconfundible: esa persona que siempre se entera de todo. Quién se casó, quién se divorció, quién cambió de trabajo o qué pasó en el barrio la noche anterior. Y, por supuesto, nunca duda en compartir esa información. E...
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