Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Intense Latino Electoral Activism in Arizona – In addition to the presidential race, Arizona Latinos are also hotly debating a Senate seat and Proposition 314, which would empower border patrol agents in immigration matters. According to experts, the Latino vote could be decisive in this and other states that have more weight in deciding the new president. Just days before the elections, Carmen Márquez observed this intense debate and brings us this report from Yuma, Arizona.

Latino Farmers Gear Up to Deal with Climate Challenges. Agriculture in the United States is responsible for nearly 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. California and the federal government are investing millions of dollars in promoting climate-smart technology and practices that reduce harmful emissions. But what is climate-smart agriculture? How can agricultural producers apply for funding? Daniela Rodriguez visited the fields of two Latino farmers who were successful in participating in climate-smart agriculture programs in the San Joaquin Valley, California.