Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Will Latino Voters Be Won Over by Money or Activism? This midterm election season, the country’s most powerful tycoons are making multimillion-dollar donations—more than ever—mostly to support Republicans. Analysts believe the major challenge both parties face is regaining the trust of Latino voters, who are struggling with the high cost of living and outraged by violent immigration raids. José López Zamorano reports from Washington, D.C.

Texas’ Latino Vote Could Decide a Senate Seat – A Senate race in Texas is drawing national attention because of its potential to shift the national balance of power. The seat in question has been held by a Republican for nearly 40 years, and if it changes hands in November, it could help give Democrats a majority in the U.S. Senate. In the final weeks of campaigning, Democrat James Talarico and Republican Kent Paxton are stepping up their efforts to win over Latino voters. Mariana Pineda is following the campaign closely and brings us this report from Houston.

Latinos Make Their Voices Heard in a Republican District in Colorado – Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District is rural and conservative-leaning. In the last elections, Republican Representative Jeff Hurd won by a 5-point margin over his Democratic opponent, while President Trump held a nearly 10-point lead. However, in this election cycle, Latinos—who make up a quarter of the population—are asking serious questions. Jesús Sánchez Melan spoke with several residents and brings us their testimonies from Pueblo, Colorado.