Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Growing Interest in Mobilizing the Latino Vote – In the final weeks of campaigning ahead of the November 3rd elections, President Donald Trump and the Republicans are making an unprecedented effort to court Latino voters disenchanted with the high cost of living and violent immigration enforcement policies. Meanwhile, activists and get-out-the-vote groups are organizing national campaigns to encourage early voting. Jose Lopez Zamorano has the details from Washington.

Could a Latina Become Texas’ Next Governor? Texas Democrat Gina Hinojosa is attempting to make history by becoming the state’s first Latina governor. The candidate is running against Republican incumbent Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term. Recent polls give Hinojosa a clear advantage among Latino voters, but will that support be enough to win in a state where most voters backed Trump in 2024? Mariana Pineda brings us the story from Houston.

Multicultural Gathering in Fresno Sows Hope – To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding, the Smithsonian Institution is hosting a series of festivals across the country. One of these took place recently in California’s San Joaquin Valley, where music, poetry, and cultural traditions brought together diverse communities that rarely celebrate together. María Cortez attended the Gran Convivio and reports from the venue at a park in Fresno.