The DNC touted a diverse lineup. But some Latino leaders feel left out.
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With a record 32 million Latinos eligible to vote this year, many political observers expected to see lots of Latino politicians and representatives at the virtual Democratic National Convention. But Latino activists argue the programming missed the mark.
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