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Ximena Bustillo

Multi-Platform Reporter

AS SEEN ON
LAist.com, NPR, Reno Public Radio, Wxxi News, Words on a Wire

Preston's Summary

Ximena Bustillo is a multi-platform reporter at NPR covering politics out of the White House and Congress on air and in print. She focuses on general assignment news with a particular emphasis on elections, government, public policy, and civil rights, drawing from her background in food and agriculture policy, immigration, and equity issues. Bustillo has been featured in numerous outlets including WFAE, Houston Public Media, and Chicago Public Media.

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Geo Focus

United States (National)

Coverage Attributes:

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Informative: 61 %
Data Driven: 16 %
Opinion: 7 %
Interviews Q&as: 5 %
Government Announcement: 4 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Elections
  • Government
  • Politics
  • Public Policy
  • Security Policy
  • Civil Rights
  • Social Interest

Pitching Insights

Ximena's coverage is heavily focused on national politics, particularly within the United States. She tends to cover evolving political stories, government announcements, and legal policy regulation related to prominent figures such as Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

Given her focus on political events and legal developments, she would likely be interested in receiving pitches from experts who can provide insights into ongoing political controversies or have expertise in U.S. government policies and regulations. Additionally, sources with knowledge of key players in American politics may also find success when reaching out to Ximena.

As she covers a wide range of topics within national politics including civil fraud trials, GOP presidential candidates' debates, and Native American voter issues; subject matter experts with deep knowledge about these areas could effectively capture her attention.

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Articles

LAist.com

Immigration enforcement

Immigration enforcement

By: Sam Gringlas, Ximena Bustillo

House passes bill funding ICE, Border Patrol Topline: Federal agencies responsible for immigration enforcement are set to receive

LAist.com

DHS oversight

DHS oversight

By: Ximena Bustillo

Federal officers shot Ricardo Parias eight months ago during an ICE operation to detain him. His lawyer says he is still in pain, highlighting gaps in DHS oversight and care.

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