Rampant inflation and the current economic crisis in the United States have significantly affected lower-income citizens, with a particular focus on Latinos and African Americans.

According to a Latin Times, data from the Legal Services Corporation report, titled “The Justice Gap: The Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-Income Americans”, shows that Latinos are much more likely to be classified as low-income compared to non-Latino whites and Asian-American. Nearly 23 percent of Latinos live in households with incomes below 125 percent of the poverty line. This situation is largely attributed to the low wages offered in the jobs held by the majority of Latinos in the United States.

The article also highlights the state of Texas, which has a large Latino population, where most Latino workers earn less than $15 an hour, quite below the national average. These workers frequently hold jobs in construction, janitorial, office and administrative support, management, business, and sales. Education plays a key role in determining the types of jobs available and, consequently, wages. A low level of education among the Latino population results in lower wages on average.

Regarding the income disparity between Latinos and non-Hispanic whites, whites have a significantly higher median income compared to Latinos, as indicated by 2023 U.S. Census statistics. This is particularly concerning given that the majority of the Latino population is young and represents the future of the community and the states where they are the majority.

In addition, there are troubling implications of the rapid advancement of technologies, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, which will require increasingly skilled workers in many professions. The lack of skills among Latino workers could lead to problems of widespread unemployment, which would be detrimental to American society as a whole.

In the context of states like Florida, where the cost of living is increasing, the current minimum wage is insufficient to guarantee a dignified life for Latino workers. However, in sectors such as horticulture, which employ many Latino immigrants, wages are slightly higher, according to the Latin Times.

In summary, the text highlights the difficult economic situation faced by Hispanics in the United States, due to low wages, low education, and marked income inequality. It also points out the importance of addressing these issues to avoid a widespread unemployment problem and ensure a brighter future for the Latino community in the United States.