In the Hispanic community, like in all communities across our nation, we are all trying to live out our unique version of the American Dream.
For some, it may mean owning a house, a car, or even starting their own business.
But as Heidi Hernández in Woodbridge, Virginia told us at our inaugural LIBRE True Cost of Washington Tour event on May 14:
This year has been incredibly tough on my family and I and it’s getting harder and harder to remain optimistic.
The True Cost of Washington is making it harder for our community to live out the American Dream!

Historically high inflation rates are costing the average American household over $430 more a month — that’s over $5,200 this year.
But there are solutions we can advocate that will help lower the cost of living for the Hispanic community and all Americans:
- Invest in affordable energy solutions
- Government needs to stop picking winners and losers
- Cut red tape and regulations
- Stop unnecessary government spending
- Embrace flexible work
We’re presenting these solutions at each stop of our True Cost of Washington Tour.
May 14: Woodbridge, VA
Just a few miles from Washington, LIBRE held an event at TODOS Supermarket, to educate customers and the general public about the true cost of Washington on every day Americans – and how rising inflation means that we are paying more for every day goods and services, but getting less in return.

To help folks during this stressful and economically challenging times, we were happy to extend a gift card to folks with an amount of $28.67– the approximate cost of inflation for two days’ worth of spending.
LIBRE-Virginia Coalitions Director Michael Monrroy spoke to Univision at the event:
In June, LIBRE will host events in Arizona and Nevada with more dates still to come! Stay tuned.
Learn more about how rising inflation is hurting the Hispanic community — and five effective solutions for controlling it.