News & Politics Our Time: Success Stories of Washingtonians of Latino and Hispanic Descent These high achievers—from often modest, hard-working backgrounds—are wielding influence in business, lobbying, politics, and more. For them, the struggle is no longer so much about getting their voices heard as it is about paving the way for the next generation—many of whom may not identify themselves as Latino or Hispanic at all. People | Dec 4, 2013