Edición Semanaria (Weekly Edition)

Will the Approval of Voting by Mail Increase Turnout? With just weeks to go before the November 3rd elections, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s attempt to restrict voting by mail. The decision was met with relief by groups promoting civic engagement. How will this decision impact voter turnout—especially among Latinos and Black voters—in these elections, which will determine control of Congress and the national agenda? José López Zamorano spoke with several activists and reports from Washington, D.C.

Border Wall Construction in Presidio, Texas, Under Fire – Residents and officials in Presidio, Texas, are questioning the border wall construction pushed by President Trump, fearing it could increase flood risk in this predominantly Latino town on the banks of the Rio Grande. A federal judge rejected a request to temporarily halt construction of the wall, while the project continues without approval of a final design. Mariana Pineda spoke with local officials and residents about their main concerns, and she brings us this report.

Reducing Guest Worker Wages: A Key Issue in USMCA Renegotiations – This summer, negotiations began to revise the free trade deal known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The discussions include programs for Mexican guest workers—many of whom are Indigenous—who work primarily in the fields on U.S. farms each year. Scholars say that employers are pushing to reduce labor benefits in the negotiations. Araceli Martínez spoke with some of the people involved, and she joins us from Los Angeles.