Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

In Tijuana, Experts Urge Preparations for Possible Mass Deportations – When Republican Donald Trump reaches the White House, it appears that he will keep his promise to begin mass deportations of millions of undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Many of them have been here for decades and are part of the country’s economy, especially in construction, agriculture and services. Researchers in Mexico say that Mexican authorities have so far failed to explain how they will deal with the needs of a possible wave of deportees. Alejandro Maciel spoke with them and visited a shelter. He reports from the border city of Tijuana.

Texas Hospitals Ask Patients About Immigration Status – Since November, Texas hospitals have been required to ask about the immigration status of patients seeking medical services. The measure, adopted through an executive order by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, has caused fear and uncertainty among the migrant community. Civil rights advocates warn of serious repercussions in the state if migrants are deprived of medical care. Mariana Pineda reports from Houston.

Will We Speak Up to Save the Monarch Butterfly from Extinction? After years of analysis and expert warnings, federal authorities protecting wildlife are proposing to designate the monarch butterfly as a “threatened species.” Environmentalists hail the decision as a key step for the survival of the butterfly, which is threatened by climate change and pesticides as it migrates from Canada, passes through the United States, and winters in Mexico. The designation could be made official next year, after months of public consultation. Will we participate in protecting the butterfly? José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington, DC.