Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Biden Campaign Struggles to Win Over Black and Latino Voters in Key States – With seven months to go before the Nov. 5 presidential election, President Joe Biden’s campaign is registering a decline in approval among Latinos and African-Americans. Recent polls suggest that Donald Trump is ahead in Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, and three other battleground states. How do Latino Democratic activists respond to this reality? José López Zamorano has the details from Washington, D.C.

Latino Municipal Leaders Demand Federal Funds for Infrastructure – Municipal representatives from across the country recently visited Washington to share their challenges and initiatives while requesting federal infrastructure funds. Among the most pressing demands of prominent Latino leaders were safety on their streets, the high cost of housing, increased traffic and pollution. They also discussed ways to assist the new migrants. Ruben Tapia presents a summary of some of the most relevant proposals and actions.

Will Florida Workers Be Left Unprotected from Extreme Heat? – Florida lawmakers passed a law last month that prevents local governments from enacting measures to protect outdoor workers during days of extreme heat. The state’s Republican majority passed the ban despite the fact that every year, heat waves continue to break records and affect not only the health of workers, but also the economy. As a last resort, opponents are asking Republican Governor Ron DeSantis to veto the measure. Reporting from Miami, Diana Montaño brings us the voices of those affected.