The worst thing that has happened to Americans of hispanic descent is illegals. There are a few that have made money off exploiting illegals but the majority have seen the damage that has been done by illegals.
My spouse is of Spanish parents but was born in Brazil and grew up in S Africa. When talk centers on illegal immigration, she is always the most hard-nosed least sympathetic kick em out now enforce legal immigration policy supporter. She sees our non-enforcement as corrosive to our survival.
She would make a very dynamic great public office candidate, if only she would consider US citizenship more urgently. She has a love for this country, understands its role in promoting freedom for all mankind but is still comfortable as a legal resident.
I will have to work on her some more!