The Rio Grande Valley, with some of the highest concentrations of Latinos in the country, had long been unfriendly territory for Republicans. Ricardo “Rick” Ramirez, president of IBC bank in Zapata, Texas, voted for President Trump for economic reasons. We live here.”Rio Grande Valley residents Joel Garza, Maria Elia Ramos and Rosbell “Ross” Barrera all voted for President Trump. AdvertisementRepublican leaders said the surge of Trump support in border communities presented a wider opportunity. AdvertisementYoung Republican clubs have grown at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and South Texas College.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 12, 2020 10:02 UTC