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Original Spanish articlearticle in Spanish: http://noticias.aollatino.com/2011/0...edistribucion/
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No sooner were made ​​public the results of Census 2010 and there is already concern among Hispanics in New York . And no wonder, the loss of two seats in the House of Representatives in Washington and redistricting will greatly impact the Hispanic community.

Indeed, to analyze this problem was made ​​on redistribution Hispanic Forum in Jackson Heights, Queens , where community leaders, immigrants and labor activists expressed their concerns. The event was sponsored by Crown Community Action Network (CAN), Citizens Alliance for Progress (CAP) and digital publishing QueenLatino.com

"The loss of representation is very serious for New York, particularly for minority and at this level, directly against Hispanics," says Walter Sinche activist, director of Alliance International Ecuatoriana.

Sinche warns that "in practice New York to lose two seats in Congress, Hispanic voices go back unless we defend our interests, in addition to internal stress redistribution will bring to our districts."

Martha Flores-Vazquez called the Hispanic community to mobilize and be alert to changes that will occur as a result of the 2010 Census results.

"There are concerns about redistricting. This means that funds are at stake in the community, the future of our children," said Flores-Vazquez, one of the best-known community leaders in Queens.

"Hispanics have to integrate and be part of this process, the Census determines the care they should receive our communities, in education, health and infrastructure. Must be vigilant to demand effectively interpret the results for our children, elderly and the community at large, "said Eduardo Giraldo, one of the initiators of the forum.

Giraldo criticized the lack of elected officials on the spot. "No one came particularly those who voted against the new law there is a redistribution. Politicians have to be with the community and commit ourselves to work together for it to achieve the American dream."

Census data are very complex, containing much information knowing that it is necessary to use it effectively interpret, said in his broad exposure activist LucÃ*a Gómez.

Gomez was the most transcendent of the Census results and the further redeployment to time to emphasize the need for Hispanics to become informed, examine statistics, district maps, to dominate the political process and how funds are distributed to their communities.

The forum also discussed the redistricting process the district has some shortcomings that should be reviewed to avoid discrimination, racism and even clashes between communities, according to Glenn Magpantay representative of the Asian American Legal Defense Program.

In the same way also gave the former candidate for State Assembly in District 16 John Messer, who claimed to have been affected by the current system that now allows politicians to define their districts for the convenience to counter the advance of his opponents.

According to the results of Census 2010, New York lost two of its 27 seats in the House of Representatives and that will be reflected when the 435 seats in the legislature re-redistributed in 2012. Opinions?