Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Republican Presidential Candidate Sparks Controversy on Immigration – Amid heated controversy, former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump held a campaign rally in the city of Aurora, Colorado. Trump insisted that Aurora is terrorized by a Venezuelan gang and promised that, if he wins this November, he will begin his mass deportations there. What do authorities and residents think of his statements? We are joined by Jesus Sanchez Malean with details from Denver.

What barriers do Latinos Face in Applying for Climate-Smart Agriculture Programs? The federal government has spent millions of dollars promoting climate-smart agriculture to mitigate the impact of the climate change crisis on food production. In California’s San Joaquin Valley, federal and state resources have been made available for this purpose. While some Latino farmers in the region have had success using these resources and programs, others say they have little knowledge of them or are discouraged by bureaucratic red tape. Daniela Rodriguez spoke with both sides and brings us their testimonies from Fresno, California. This report was supported in part by the Walton Family Foundation.