Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continues to work for the Latino electorate, whether directly or indirectly, this week.

Indirectly, the political action committee (PAC) Priorities USA Action released a 30-second Spanish-language advertisement titled "Mi Hija" (My Daughter). While Priorities USA is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee, it openly supports Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton.

In "My Hija," a mother talks about raising her daughter on her own. The mother said she wants her daughter to grow up knowing that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to and relates the story to Clinton.

"I think Hillary Clinton is a smart woman," said the mother, in translated text. "She is a brave woman. As a mother, she knows how hard it is to go to work and raise a child. As a woman, she would support us."

The advertisement reportedly ran in Nevada, a state with 27.8 percent Latino population, and setting of the first Democratic presidential primary debate.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) slammed the Priorities USA advertisement, stating it runs contrary to Clinton's previous record on gender rights.

"Hillary Clinton can't claim to be a true advocate for women when she paid them unequally in her own Senate office and her foundation takes millions of dollars from countries who oppress women's rights," said RNC Hispanic Media Director Ruth Guerra.

Directly, Clinton participated in a question and answer session, hosted by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) in Texas. Clinton became the third Democratic presidential candidate to participate in the USHCC Q&A sessions after former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

Speaking about immigration, Clinton agreed with USHCC president and CEO Javier Palomarez that immigration is an economic imperative. Palomarez questioned Clinton about her immigration reform stance, acknowledging that O'Malley said he would expand President Barack Obama's immigration executive actions. After stating that Republicans are "misguided" and "misinformed" on immigration, Clinton said she will work on a streamlined approach for more individuals can apply for deferred action.

"Immigration is good for America ... It's provided a pathway for opportunity," said Clinton on Thursday.

Clinton said the evidence is clear about comprehensive immigration reform bringing people "out the shadows," providing economic benefits and raise wages. The former secretary of state said the labor market will be more efficient with immigration reform and the undocumented community will not be exploited.

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