South Florida author Carlos Orta in Washington, D.C., for book launch (includes video story)

South Florida author Carlos Orta launched his new book, “The Rise of Cuban Americans in Florida Politics,” on June 18 in Washington, D.C., where he discussed his work and Latin politics.

“The Rise of Cuban Americans in Florida Politics” tells the story of Cuban Americans and their connection to politics. People who attended the book launch got to ask Orta questions and talk about their own experiences.

Originally from Havana, Cuba, Orta moved to Miami when he was young. At the age of 21, he entered politics and quickly rose through the ranks, serving as a legislative aide before becoming a lobbyist for many Fortune 500 companies. He eventually decided to use his platform to advocate for Latino representation and give them opportunities they have not had before.

Cassandra Alonso

Cassandra Alonso is a senior TV and multimedia production student at Florida International University. She is well-versed in all areas of media and has been interested in it since she was young. She has worked on editing high school yearbooks and has a strong passion for writing, editing, photography, and social media. She creates her own content online and has enjoyed networking within FIU. She looks forward to taking leadership roles and loves working with other people. Her goal is to indulge in all aspects of the TV production industry, create her own productions, and expand her interests further.