Sin Fronteras: What the Primaries Left Behind

THURSDAY, JUNE 4
PROGRAM #11162 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.

What happened on Primary Tuesday? California, New Mexico and four other states held key primaries that will determine influential governorships and could decide the balance of power in Congress come November. Trump sought to dominate with loyal candidates and oust old-guard Republicans, while establishment Democrats try to contain the rise of progressive candidates at a time when the ‘White House’s popularity’ is plummeting. What were the key takeaways from the major states? What were the initial reactions? How does the landscape look heading into November? Report by Jesús Garcia.

Green light for the budget? Republican senators are moving towards approving a $72 billion budget package focused exclusively on funding ICE and Border Patrol operations until 2029 through the budgetary ‘reconciliation’ process. This plan would allow Republicans to get their way without needing a single Democratic vote. What does this budget include? How are the manoeuvres progressing? What resources are Democrats using to resist this one-party manoeuvre? Report by José López Zamorano.

Delaney Hall: flashpoint. The mayor of Newark, NJ, is continuing his legal battle to close the Delaney Hall immigration detention center, which for the past two weeks has been the scene of intense civil protests that have been violently suppressed by federal agents. Protesters are denouncing the “appalling sanitary conditions” at the center. Report by Marco Vinicio González.

What the Primaries Left Behind. 

News and analysis on Tuesday’s primary results in California and New Mexico — two heavily Latino, solidly Democratic states whose outcomes could reshape the national battle for Congress. Who is moving on to November in the races for governor and Congress? And what signals do these results send about the Latino vote?

Guest: Pablo Pardo Moreno, Sociologist, Political Scientist, Independent Consultant in Communication and Political Strategy, San Jose, CA.

U.S.-Iran: Ceasefire Under Fire. Amid a fragile truce, the United States and Iran continue to exchange military strikes. Indirect negotiations are reportedly underway, and both sides speak of imminent agreements — only to contradict each other shortly after. Meanwhile, a new deal to extend the ceasefire has been reported. How real are the negotiations? What conditions are each side demanding? And how is the current situation affecting the United States and the world?

Guest: Alexander Aviña, Associate Professor, School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies Arizona State University-ASU, Tempe, AZ.

Immigrants on Hunger Strike. Immigrants detained at an ICE facility in Adelanto, California, are on hunger strike to demand due process, adequate medical care, and humane treatment. California’s attorney general has released the findings of his latest review of immigrant detention centers — and the picture is more alarming than ever: growing numbers of detainees, deaths, and life-threatening conditions. What is happening in Adelanto and other detention centers? Who is accountable for these conditions? And why have so many died?

Guest: Esmeralda Santos, Lead Organizer, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, San Bernardino, CA.

Cheaper Insurance — At What Cost? As health insurance subsidies come to an end, interest is growing in alternative plans with lower premiums but far fewer protections. Their promoters say they at least offer options when standard policies are out of reach. Consumer advocates call them “junk insurance.” What should families review before choosing coverage? And what risks do consumers face when they opt for cheaper plans?

Guest: Paula Andalo, Ethnic Media Editor, KFF Health News, Silver Spring, MD.

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