Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Day Laborers Stand in Solidarity During Catastrophic Los Angeles Fires –The catastrophic fires in Los Angeles have already razed more than 5,000 homes mansions, businesses and other buildings, leaving at least five people dead and countless others injured. Of the five active fires, the Palisades is already considered the most devastating in the city’s history. In the midst of the tragedy, acts of solidarity are emerging, such as the one reported by Alejandro Maciel from Pasadena, California, near the second largest fire.

Bipartisan Legislation Advances to Boost Deportations – The House of Representatives has approved with surprising Democratic support a bill to expand deportations. In response, Mexico is enlisting an army of lawyers and a software application to help arrested Mexicans. Meanwhile, immigrants’ rights groups are ramping up preparations to mitigate the imminent start of the promised mass deportations. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Pessimism about Gaza Ahead of Trump’s Return – Just days before Donald Trump’s inauguration, the possibility of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza appears increasingly distant. Meanwhile, the Israeli army’s siege against hospitals and refugee camps in the Gaza Strip continues. Children and entire families are cornered. Activists are pessimistic about the future but continue to demand an end to the hostilities, as Gerardo Guzman reports.