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CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. -- Ramón Martínez, president of the Latino advocacy group Progreso Latino, has resigned.

Martínez, who headed the agency for a little more than three years, said he plans to pursue "national endeavors," and write a book.

In a news release issued Monday, Martínez said his resignation "has not been an easy decision for me." He said he is confident that he "fulfilled, inculcated, and successfully executed" the mission and vision he had planned for the organization.

He dispelled rumors that he planned to challenge Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy in the 2010 race for the state's First Congressional District.

Martínez last week said he would "neither confirm nor deny" those rumors.

But on Monday, Martínez said, "I do not have any intention to run for Representative Kennedy's seat.

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TOM L said:

I have an idea!

How about "Progresso Latino" also resigning and also going away....like far, far away!

And take their Dr, Pablo Rodriquez with them!

They really accomplish nothing and are about the biggest reverse-racism group ever!

Link | September 29, 2009 7:21 AM
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Johnatan said:

"They really accomplish nothing and are about the biggest reverse-racism group ever!"

Can you please give us some examples for the statement you make in your comments. Such criticism and call for getting rid off one of the oldest advocacy organizations in the State of RI, must be well justified.

Please elaborate so as a community we can fix it.

Thanks,

Johnatan
Central Falls Resident

Link | October 12, 2009 10:31 AM
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