Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Agreement with Iran Under Fire from Democrats and Republicans Alike – President Trump’s agreement with Iran to end the armed conflict has sparked criticism from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, who disapprove of excessive concessions to Tehran, including access to billions of dollars in aid. Analysts predict that the economic fallout from the war could harm the Republicans in the November elections. José López Zamorano reports from Washington.

Trade Disputes Bring USMCA Review to a Critical Stage – Amid numerous trade disputes between Mexico and the United States, the second round of talks toward the USMCA review highlighted a fundamental concern: how to ensure the continuity of North America’s main economic agreement in the coming years. Citlali Sáenz brings us this report from Mexico City on the agreement’s review process.

Play Takes a Humorous Look at Immigration Drama – “El Rayo: or Self-Deportation Nation” is a play that draws on the experiences of a family with mixed immigration status in California’s Central Valley. Written by Rodolfo Robles Cruz, it combines comedy, drama, and a touch of science fiction, reflecting on the difficult times immigrants are facing. María Cortez attended the premiere and has prepared the following review for us from Fresno, with support from Medida P and the Kresge Foundation.