Sin Fronteras: World Water Week: “The Age of Water.”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28

PROGRAM #10880  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.

World Water Week: “The Age of Water.” 

The documentary The Age of Water, premiering on the national PBS network, exposes the devastating health and environmental consequences of industrial farming in central Mexico. In a region transformed by export-oriented crops after NAFTA, the film tells the story of mothers who, after losing their children to leukemia, became leading community activists denouncing radioactive water contamination. Their struggle parallels the fight for clean water in California’s and Arizona’s agricultural fields. The filmmakers tell their story.

Guests: TBA.

Epidemic of Fear. Following the repeal of a policy that shielded hospitals, churches, and schools from immigration raids, fear is spreading among immigrants who need medical care. Clinics and insurers, drawing on COVID-era playbooks, are turning to telemedicine and home visits to ensure patients who are too afraid to leave home are not abandoned. How is this widespread fear impacting community health? What stories are doctors hearing from their patients?

Guests: TBA.

Tourism Slump in Las Vegas. This summer, the entertainment capital is seeing fewer visitors at its resorts and convention centers, with some blaming Trump’s tough immigration and tariff policies. How deep is the slump? Which travelers are holding back from coming? Is this trend unique to Las Vegas? And what does the future hold for the tourism industry in the months ahead?

Guest: TBA

Barriers for English Learners. The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded a key guidance, backed by a 1974 Supreme Court ruling, that guaranteed students with limited English proficiency meaningful access to school programs and resources. Without it, millions of children—primarily immigrants—could lose critical support, undermining both their learning and participation. What does this setback mean for nearly five million English learners? How will school districts respond in the absence of clear federal guidelines?

Guests: TBA..

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