Sin Fronteras: The Federal Government Shutdown is Underway

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

PROGRAM #10916  12:00 PM PT 

Sin Fronteras. This is a program of “Sin Fronteras,” a special series to serve audiences in the US and Mexico with breaking news and analysis about major developments impacting Latinos in the US.

Guests: Tania Gomezdaza, Reporter, Portland, OR; Jesús García, Reporter and Editor of Politics, Immigration and National Affairs, La Opinión and El Diario newspapers, New York, NY; Marco Vinicio Gonzalez, Reportero, New York, NY.

The Federal Government Shutdown is Underway. 

The lack of agreement between republicans and democrats on the federal budget triggered the shutdown of the U.S. federal government, which will affect employees of federal departments and agencies after lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to overcome tense negotiations in Congress. How long will this partial suspension last?

Guest: Jose Lopez Zamorano, Correspondent, Washington, DC.

Hyundai Raid: A Story of Labor Abuses. For community and labor leaders, the massive ICE raid at a Hyundai assembly plant in Georgia exposes an inhumane system that criminalizes immigrant labor. At the same time, large corporations expand their profits and wash their hands after workers are detained. What is the history of labor abuses at this auto plant? What are community organizations demanding from the company and subcontractors to defend immigrant workers? And what has happened to the detained workers and their families?

Guest: Daniela Rodríguez, Executive Director, Migrant Equity South East, Savannah, GA.

First California Latino Health Almanac. The Latino community in California faces historic barriers to accessing dignified healthcare: language obstacles, complex paperwork, and a lack of adequate services. Today, more than half of children and one-third of adults depend on Medi-Cal, but federal cuts and state budget pressures threaten to leave many without coverage. The California Latino Health Almanac presents a comprehensive portrait of these inequities, featuring data, trends, and recommendations designed to inform the development of more equitable and effective health policies.

Guest: Mayra Alvarez, President, The Children’s Partnership, Los Angeles, CA.

Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels intercepted, volunteers detained. Carrying a symbolic cargo of humanitarian aid, Gaza Sumud flotilla vessels were intercepted by Israeli forces while volunteers on board were detained and transferred to Israel as they attempted to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Efforts to stop the convoy continue, and the Israeli army announced that “all but one” of the ships had been seized.

Guest: Mayra Ledesma-Arronte, anthropologist, professor, sister of journalist and Sumud flotilla volunteer Ernesto Ledesma, Mexico City, MX.

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