Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America

"Every election cycle, like clockwork, a chorus of articles is published declaring that “Latinos are not a monolith!” But often the subsequent analysis is pretty limited. Not so, here. In Defectors, Paola Ramos dives deep into why some Latinos are so drawn to the politics of the far right, including white supremacist ideologies. It’s a challenging but deeply compassionate book that explores how tribalism, traditionalism and trauma all influence the politics of one of the United States’ most misunderstood demographic groups. And it includes personal reflection about Ramos’ own political coming-of-age and the fine lines that separate her beliefs from those of the communities that she’s exploring."