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Biden Impeachment Investigation Complicates Budget Talks
US House Leader Kevin McCarthy has ordered impeachment proceedings against President Biden without a floor vote. This decision has strained relations on both sides of the isle in the eleventh hour of negotiations on the federal budget.

(Español) A medio siglo del “pinochetazo” en Chile, artistas chilenos redefinen la Resistencia
(Español) “En California, es un trabajo de memoria, pero también de seguir adelante, de no caer en nostalgia, y de unirnos a movimientos que cruzan las viejas fronteras, de país, nación, de identidad…”

(Español) A 50 años del golpe, artista chileno recuerda la larga resistencia desde el exilio
(Español) “… con el apoyo de los estibadores de los puertos de la bahía de San Francisco pudimos bloquear el envío internacional de bombas al ejército chileno, repeler las visitas de barcos de la marina chilena y detener al buque-escuela Esmeralda por haber sido usado para torturar y matar prisioneros”.

Tribute to Bill Richardson, a Powerful Voice for Latinos
Bill Richardson, a former congressman, governor, presidential cabinet member, author and diplomat, recently passed away at the age of 75. Richardson was born in California and grew up in Mexico and the United States. During his extensive political career, he became a powerful voice for Latinos in Washington policy circles.

Latino Families Who Don’t Renew Medi-Cal in Time Risk Losing Coverage
During the three years of the pandemic, California’s government automatically renewed health insurance for low-income people under Medi-Cal. Now, the state government is requiring beneficiaries to apply to renew their Medi-Cal enrollment.

Stakes High in Final Stretch to Pass Farm Bill
Unless the U.S. Congress passes the Farm Bill by September 30, more than 41 million people, many of them Latinos, could go without food assistance. Farm leaders further warn that a delay could lead to food shortages.

In dire situation, AHMSA workers appeal to human rights agencies
(Español) Obreros de AHMSA siguen en crítica situación: sin pago de salarios, viven del apoyo de la comunidad

(Español) Trump y Proud Boys, el lado oscuro de la historia de Estados Unidos
(Español) “A final de cuentas, la línea entre extremistas violentos como los Proud Boys y el resto del Partido Republicano ya no se distingue. De hecho, esos republicanos fueron los mismos que tardaron en condenar el asalto del 6 de enero y quienes siguen propagando la mentira del ‘robo’ de la elección”.

Latinos Highly Concerned about Environmental Degradation and Ocean Health
Latinos are deeply concerned about environmental degradation and the pollution of oceans and beaches, according to a recent survey. They realize that the sea provides them with food and livelihoods that are essential to our survival.

Pioneering System Designed to Filter Toxic Indoor Air from Forest Fires
In California, farm workers are affected to a greater extent by frequent and devastating wildfires. The reason is that in regions surrounded by hills and mountains, toxic particles are trapped for weeks and end up inside the homes of these workers, who often lack special filters in their regular air conditioners.