Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Last-Ditch Attempt at Immigration Reform Fails in Congress – The Democratic-controlled Congress is ending its term without passing permanent immigration relief for immigrants with DACA and TPS status and farmworkers. The chances of passing immigration reform are more remote now that Republicans are in control of the House of Representatives. Still, some say that all is not lost for the undocumented. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

New Novel “Corrido de Amor y Gloria” Is a Historical Tale of the U.S. Invasion of Mexico – “Corrido de amor y gloria” (A Ballad of Love and Glory) is the title of a new historical novel set in the mid-19th century, when the United States invaded Mexico and took over more than half of its territory. Its author, the Mexican-Californian writer Reyna Grande, a native of Guerrero, delivers a love story between a young Mexican healer who served as a nurse on the battle field and an Irish soldier who deserted the U.S. Army and went to fight on the side of the Mexicans. Raúl Silva spoke with Reyna Grande about the novel.

Inspired by his Roots, Award-Winning Blogger Promotes Mexican Culinary Delights – A young blogger has become a social media sensation for his traditional recipes and pastries from the land of his Mexican grandparents. With that encouragement, Esteban Castillo has written two books of the recipes and tips he publishes in his blogs with photo illustrations. Castillo was interviewed by Melissa Montalvo, a reporter for the Fresno Bee and part of the Central Valley News Collaborative. This report was prepared by Ruben Tapia.