Sin Fronteras: The Human Cost of War

THURSDAY, MARCH 19
PROGRAM #11084 12:00 PM PT

Sin Fronteras. This is a program of “Sin Fronteras,” a special series that serves audiences in the US and Mexico with breaking news and analysis on major developments affecting Latinos in the US.

The Human Cost of War. 

Intense U.S. bombings against Iran have entered their third week as Democratic leaders in the Senate demand a full investigation into a rocket strike that killed students at a girls’ school in Iran. The Pentagon admitted that the United States launched the bomb. Will there be an independent investigation? And how much longer will the war last?

The Death of Rubén Ray Martínez. A young U.S. citizen was shot and killed in Texas by an ICE agent a year ago, but key details are only now emerging. Rubén Ray Martínez was the first of three people fatally shot during this administration. Videos released by news outlets contradict ICE’s official account, and a key witness has since died. This report reconstructs the events surrounding his death, how the truth is coming to light, and the attempts to conceal what happened.

Access to Health Insurance: Declining. The cost of health care is becoming an increasing burden for millions of Californians. A recent survey shows that seven in ten residents consider medical expenses a financial strain, while many fear unexpected health costs or already carry medical debt. What do these findings reveal about access to care? How are Californians coping after the end of federal subsidies?

Healing Through Art. One year after the wildfires that devastated communities in Los Angeles, the flames are gone, but emotional scars remain. In areas affected by the Eaton Fire, Project HOPE is leading a long-term recovery effort that combines mental health support with artistic expression. The initiative aims to strengthen community resilience and break the stigma surrounding mental health in Latino communities. How can creativity help process trauma, rebuild from within, and cure survivors?

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