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UnidosUS’s Economic Agenda for Prosperity

Latinos are a driving force in the U.S. economy — fueling progress as workers, entrepreneurs, and consumers. With Latinos projected to make up nearly 30% of the U.S. population by 2060, and already contributing $4.1 trillion to the American economy, our prosperity is directly tied to the nation’s economic future. UnidosUS, in collaboration with Affiliates and with input from Latino communities across the country, is developing an ambitious framework connecting policy, practice, advocacy, and investment for sustainable economic mobility. Our Economic Agenda for Prosperity will be released in January 2026. 

Throughout the summer and fall of this year, UnidosUS has been conducting a nationwide listening tour to better understand the barriers that Latino communities face while accessing economic opportunity. Our team has held listening sessions and roundtables in an effort to bring together Hispanic residents, Affiliates, advocates, and community leaders across 15 states to share their perspectives on current economic challenges, economic solutions working in their communities, and a vision for economic prosperity for their community and country. 

The development of the agenda, which will serve as a living roadmap for economic opportunity, is shaped by the voices, concerns, and successes of Latino communities across the country. It reflects what UnidosUS has learned from listening to families, analyzing data, and testing solutions that work. 

Ultimately, the Economic Agenda for Prosperity will have a three-pronged purpose:  

• A roadmap for policymakers who want to unlock America’s economic potential. 

• A rally cry for communities ready to demand the prosperity they’ve earned. 

• A call to action for every American who believes our country is strongest when everyone is afforded the opportunity to thrive. 

For a preview of the agenda, visit: https://unidosus.org/publications/an-economic-agenda-for-prosperity/.