Some editors have recognized the change in demographics and are committed to reflecting the makeup of their communities in their newspapers. Coverage has changed considerably because we have seen the enormous influence of Hispanics in our market. Though Hispanic coverage is a growing priority, some editors said, coverage is uneven.
Some papers have better coverage than others.
As an example of how newspapers overlook other Hispanic news, Mr. Torres cited the recent meeting between the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and President George W. Bush. I mean, that's a news story. But many editors said Hispanic readership is undeniable, and they have begun to pay closer attention to it. Hispanics have a tremendous influence in southern Florida. In Florida, the Hispanic population grew by 70.4 percent according to the 2000 Census.