Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Farm Bill Moves Forward in the House, With an Uncertain Outlook in the Senate – The Republican majority in the House of Representatives, with Democratic support, has approved a version of the Farm Bill that includes cuts to the food assistance program known as SNAP. Latino leaders and farmers oppose the bill, which will now be debated in the Senate, while farmers in states like California support it. José López Zamorano reports from Washington, D.C., with the details behind the controversy.

Florida’s New Redistricting Map Sparks Criticism and Legal Challenges – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new gerrymandered electoral map that could give the Republican Party up to four additional seats in the U.S. Congress. The measure, which was quickly approved by the Republican-controlled state Legislature, is already facing strong criticism and lawsuits in the courts, as Diana Montaño reports from Miami.

Polymetabolic Endocrine Ovarian Syndrome and the Difficult Path to Pregnancy – What was known until a few days ago as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is now called polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a chronic condition that affects thousands of Latina women and is degenerative and incurable. Furthermore, it can cause infertility and is difficult to diagnose. Women in California’s Central Valley face limited access to specialists and high healthcare costs, making it difficult to receive a timely diagnosis. Daniela Rodríguez spoke with a woman living with this hormonal disorder about the challenges of pregnancy. She shares her story from Fresno.