Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Lawmakers Strike Bipartisan Agreement, Avoiding Economic Catastrophe – A bipartisan agreement in the House of Representatives to raise the debt ceiling for two years is seen as a triumph for Democrats and moderate Republicans. The compromise, criticized by progressive Democrats and radical Republicans, freezes public spending levels, expands requirements for social programs, and will use unspent funds earmarked to address the pandemic, among others. The Senate has ratified the agreement and it is set to be signed by President Biden. José López Zamorano joins us with details from Washington.

Pioneering Colorado Law Allows Farmers to Repair their Machinery – The state of Colorado has just passed a pioneering law that will allow farmers to repair their farm machinery without having to rely on parts and service from the companies that sold them. This requirement, which is still in force in other states in the country, causes delays and economic losses in the agricultural sector. Yesenia Robles spoke with a farmer from the agricultural valley of San Luis who was hopeful about the benefits of the new law. She brings us this report from Denver, Colorado.

Uncertainty for Online Asylum Seekers on the Border – Three weeks after U.S. asylum laws changed, hundreds of migrants from Latin America and other regions are seeking to obtain an asylum interview appointment through an online application promoted by U.S. immigration authorities. Tired of the delays and difficulties in accessing applications, some families are considering changing their plans to live in the U.S. instead of legalizing their residency in Mexico. Marco Vinicio Gonzalez visited two shelters and reports from the border city of Tijuana.