[monkeywrench]

"I read this to mean that the folks were invited to speak "from around the country," and that they are U.S. citizens or LPR's"

"This can benefit us. Each day we want to improve and make things better in our countries," Rivera said"

I took this to mean, this is more about international citizens.

[hedgetrimmer]

You may have noticed the word citizen(s) is only used in the article with respect to name the organization LULAC.

[1rudeboy]

Please elaborate.