Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Mexican “Braceros” Recognized with National Historic Monument  – The first historical monument dedicated to workers in the nation known as “braceros” was unveiled this month in Texas. It is in honor of the millions of Mexicans who, through a binational agreement, were brought to work on U.S. railroads and farms during and after the Second World War. The “braceros” were subjected to humiliating examinations at Rio Vista Farm, where a museum will be built in their memory. Kent Paterson has this report from Socorro, Texas, voiced by Ruben Tapia. 

Workers Displaced by Increasing Agricultural Automation Get Training – One of the country’s largest fruit producers has declared bankruptcy, leaving thousands of workers unemployed in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The effects of climate change and agricultural automation continue to displace workers from this region and other parts of the country. In response, alternative training courses are being funded for new jobs. Esther Quintanilla visited a training center and gives us this report from California’s Central Valley. 

Are Natural Treatments Alternatives for Healing Addictions? – With addiction and mental health problems on the rise in various parts of the country, more people are seeking medical care. However, prescription drugs and lengthy treatments are often costly. Can herbal or alternative medicine help those in recovery? Some people think so, and are seeking treatment outside the United States using technology. Diana Montaño spoke with two such individuals and brings us their stories from Miami.