Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Mexico Fortifies Domestic Market Amid Tariff War – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced 18 measures to strengthen the national economy after the global trade war kicked off by Trump on April 2nd. Although the U.S. president has excluded Mexico and Canada from tariffs on goods produced under the free trade agreement (T-MEC), tariffs of 25% remain on automobiles, aluminum, steel, and beer. Citlali Sáenz reports from Mexico with reactions from financial experts.

Immigrants’ Contributions Celebrated on César Chávez Day – To celebrate César Chávez Day, thousands of agricultural and service workers and allied groups marched through Delano, California, the cradle of national labor organizing for farm workers. The theme of the rally was “With These Hands,” highlighting the important contributions of immigrants in California’s economy and denouncing raids and deportations. Daniela Rodríguez was there and brings us the heartfelt testimonies of immigrant families who participated proudly in the day’s events.    

Raúl Grijalva Leaves Lasting Legacy in Arizona Politics – After a tough battle with cancer, Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva has died. Over more than four decades of activism and legislative work, Grijalva distinguished himself as an environmentalist and a champion for the rights of immigrants and native people. Valeria Fernández prepared this retrospective on the Chicano leader and brings us his inspiring story from Phoenix.