En este episodio nos reímos mucho… pero también hablamos de lo que casi nadie ve.

De lo que pesa hacer reír cuando por dentro no estás bien.

De cargar con la responsabilidad de levantar a otros cuando tú también tienes días oscuros.

De empezar de cero, perderlo todo y volver a pararte.

De cruzar selvas, perder cuentas, perder estabilidad… y aun así no perder la esencia.

Nuestro invitado no es solo risas ni frases virales.

Es trabajo.

Es disciplina.

Es dolor convertido en propósito.

Aquí hablamos sin filtro de:

– La presión real de ser creador de contenido

– El hate, la salud mental y la responsabilidad con la audiencia

– El sueño americano contado desde la selva, no desde el escenario

– Y por qué entretener también puede ser una forma de salvar a alguien

Si alguna vez te preguntaste si vale la pena seguir,

este episodio es para ti.

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Silence has a cost.And this episode is about facing it.In this conversation, Ernesto Herrera, Xiomara Mérida, and Héctor Mendoza sit down to analyze what many are afraid to say out loud: when fear replaces accountability, and silence replaces action, real people pay the price.This is not about political teams or talking points.It’s about what happens on the ground—to families, to communities, to human lives—when power goes unchecked and stories are ignored.We talk about fear, responsibility, misinformation, and the moment when staying quiet stops being neutral and becomes complicity.This episode isn’t meant to tell you what to think.It’s meant to ask a harder question:What does our silence allow?Watch with an open mind.Share if you believe these conversations still matter.#SilenceHasACost #CommunityVoices #HumanRights #Accountability #AquiEntreNos #CivicResponsibility

En este episodio de Aquí Entre Nos, conversamos con Juan Carlos González, actual Consejero de Metro (Distrito 4), quien busca hacer historia como el primer latino y el más joven en ser Presidente del Metro Council en Oregon.

Hijo de inmigrantes mexicanos y criado entre Cornelius y Forest Grove, Juan Carlos nos explica qué es realmente el gobierno de "Metro" y por qué tiene tanto poder sobre el futuro de Portland, Hillsboro, Beaverton y Cornelius.

En esta entrevista exclusiva abordamos los temas más urgentes:

• 🚇 La polémica del MAX: ¿Por qué no llegó el tren ligero a Cornelius y Forest Grove como prometieron hace 25 años? Juan Carlos habla sobre las "mentiras" del pasado y los nuevos planes de transporte.

  
  

• 🏠 Crisis de Vivienda y Homeless: La conexión directa entre el costo de la renta y las personas sin hogar. ¿Cuál es su plan para que las familias latinas puedan comprar casa y no solo rentar?.

  
  

• 🗳️ El Poder Latino: Por qué ya no somos una minoría silenciosa y la importancia de educar a nuestra comunidad sobre su voto.

  
  

• 🌲 Crecimiento vs. Naturaleza: El reto de expandir la ciudad sin destruir los bosques y el medio ambiente de Oregon.

  
  

Juan Carlos comparte su visión de un Oregon donde los latinos no solo trabajen la tierra, sino que sean dueños de su destino. ¡No te pierdas esta conversación honesta sobre el futuro de nuestra comunidad!

From standing in line at a food bank with his immigrant parents to becoming the youngest representative in the Oregon Legislature, Ricky Ruiz shares one of the most powerful and human stories we’ve ever heard on Aquí Entre Nos.

In this episode, recorded in the City of Gresham, Oregon, Ricky opens up about what it really means to break generational cycles. He reflects on growing up in an immigrant household, the moments that shaped his sense of responsibility, and how soccer became a lifeline—a discipline that kept him grounded, focused, and moving forward when the odds were stacked against him.

But this conversation goes deeper than politics.

Ricky talks about the emotional weight of being the voice of the Latino community in Oregon, the pressure of representation, and the responsibility that comes with sitting at tables where families like his were never meant to be represented. He shares what it feels like to carry the hopes, fears, and dreams of an entire community—while never forgetting where he came from.

This episode is about:

• Immigration and identity

• Breaking cycles of poverty

• Representation and leadership

• The power of community and mentorship

• What it truly means to serve

🎙 Aquí Entre Nos is a community-driven podcast focused on real conversations, lived experiences, and stories that rarely make it into headlines—but shape our cities every day.

📍 Filmed in Gresham, Oregon

🎥 Direction, production, and editing by Aquí Entre Nos Media

🎙 Hosted by Héctor & Xiomara

📸 Cameras and visual support by Eli Studio

If you’ve ever been told “people like you don’t make it,” this episode is proof that not only do we make it — we lead.

👉 Watch the full episode, share it with your community, and be part of the conversation.

Shop Local. Stand Together.

Is Oregon really a sanctuary? In this explosive season premiere of Aquí Entre Nos, we sit down with Hillsboro City Councilor Christian Salgado to confront the rising fear of ICE raids and "secret police" tactics in our neighborhoods. Christian dispels the myths about local power, explains why federal law often overrules "Sanctuary" status, and unveils his groundbreaking proposal for a dedicated Civil & Human Rights Office to protect our residents. Join us for a raw, honest conversation about identity, music, and the fight for the soul of our city.

Credits: 🎙️ Hosts: @Hectorfutura & @realtorxiomara 🎥 Production: Yohana Parra 🎬 Cameras: Eliora Studios 👤 Guest: Counselor Christian Salgado (Hillsboro City)

#SanctuaryCity #ChristianSalgado #HillsboroOR #ImmigrationRights #AquiEntreNos #LatinoPodcast #OregonPolitics #HumanRights

ICE agents detained Victor Cruz despite him having a valid work permit. The family was told they had a 1% chance of stopping his deportation. In this emotional episode, Atziri Cruz sits down with us to share the untold story of how she became an activist overnight to save her father.From being quoted $20,000 by lawyers who offered no hope, to the terrifying moment they almost deported him hours before his release, Atziri details the legal battle (Habeas Corpus), the community uprising in Hillsboro, and the reality of fighting the immigration system in Oregon.This is a story of resilience, community power, and a daughter's refusal to give up.👇 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Welcome to A Que Entranos 02:05 - The phone call: "ICE has your father" 02:43 - Lawyers gave us a 1% chance (and asked for $20k) 04:20 - The Bond Hearing denial 08:15 - What is a Habeas Corpus petition? 09:26 - Released with an ankle monitor 13:19 - DHS: "We don't make mistakes" 15:44 - The "No Kings" Rally & Community Support 23:40 - Oregon's response & political leaders 33:00 - The attempted deportation scare (Just minutes away) 34:45 - Message to the community📢 ESPAÑOL: Atziri Cruz nos acompaña para contar la historia de la detención de su padre, Víctor Cruz, quien fue detenido por ICE aun teniendo un permiso de trabajo válido. Contra todo pronóstico (1% de probabilidad), la familia y la comunidad de Hillsboro se unieron para lograr su libertad. Descubre cómo utilizaron el Habeas Corpus y la presión comunitaria para traerlo de vuelta a casa.CREDITS & TEAM: 🎙️ Hosts:@HectorFutura@XiomaraMerida🎬 Production: Yohana Parra 🎥 Cameras & Visuals: Eliora Studios🔴 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT: Don't miss a story! We release a new episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM. / No te pierdas ninguna historia, nuevo episodio todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM.Follow us for more updates: [Insertar Links de Instagram/Facebook/Website aquí]#VictorCruz #ICEDetention #ImmigrationStory #HillsboroOR #AQueEntranos #HumanRights #HabeasCorpus #CommunityPower #Podcast

He turned challenges into opportunities and built a legacy for an entire community.

In this episode of Aquí Entre Nos, meet Jaime, the visionary founder of M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro’s multicultural heart.

What started with 12 vendors is now home to over 70 small businesses — a living example of resilience, unity, and entrepreneurship.

Together we talk about:

• The 25-year journey of building Hillsboro’s first Latino marketplace.

• How M&M became a business incubator for hundreds of families.

• What it means to lead with community, not competition.

• Why being fearless is the secret ingredient for every entrepreneur.

This episode reminds us that every dream — no matter how small — can grow into something that transforms a city.

Recorded at M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro, Oregon.

Aquí Entre Nos — a bilingual podcast made from the heart, for the heart of our community.

Local resources mentioned:

• M&M Marketplace — local vendors, events & multicultural food.

• Washington County Chamber of Commerce — business support and education.

• Centro Cultural de Washington County — cultural & family programs.

• Adelante Mujeres — empowerment for Latina entrepreneurs.

Production: Yohana Parra

Direction: Héctor Mendoza — @hectorfutura

Host: Xiomara Merida — @realtorxiomara

Cameras: Ernesto Herrera — @eliorastudiopdx

#AquiEntreNosPodcast #MMMarketplace #LatinoEntrepreneurs #HillsboroOregon #WashingtonCounty #CommunityStories #BilingualPodcast #UnidosSomosMas #LatinoCommunityOregon #Fearless #LocalBusiness #ImmigrantStories

On October 14th, Victor Cruz — a construction worker, husband, father, and respected member of the Latino community in Hillsboro, Oregon — was detained by ICE despite having a valid work permit, a clean record, and years of contribution to Washington County.

What happened next is a story every family, every immigrant, and every community member needs to hear.

In this exclusive episode of Aquí Entre Nos, Victor and his wife share the full truth behind the ICE detention that shocked our city:

• How the ICE arrest happened in Hillsboro

• Why he disappeared for more than 24 hours

• What really happens during an ICE transfer

• His experience inside the Tacoma Detention Center

• The emotional toll on his wife, family, and community

• How local leaders, neighbors, and small businesses came together to find him

• What he learned about fear, resilience, faith, and survival

For the first time, we hear directly from the man at the center of the story — without filters, without politics… just truth, pain, dignity, and courage.

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The detention of Victor Cruz exposed the fear impacting Latino families across Oregon — workers, parents, and children who suddenly don’t feel safe in their own neighborhoods.

This episode is not just a story.

It is a call to awareness, unity, and community action.

@hectorfutura

@realtorxiomara

Produced by @advocating_jo

Visuals by @eliorastudiopdx

M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro, Oregon

To every person who stood up, asked questions, donated, or supported this family — this episode is for you In this episode, Victor Cruz tells: Keywords included: Why this story matters:🎙️ HOSTS

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