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Will U.S. Democracy Be Put to the Test in 2026?

By José López Zamorano
Published January 04, 2026

Soldados patrullando en Los Ángeles, CA, ¿seguirán apoyando en 2026 la persecución, arrestos y deportaciones de ICE? Foto: DHS via facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1186165820221261&set=a.253785760125943&type=3

Amidst celebrations for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and the FIFA World Cup, the nation heads into a politically decisive 2026. Will the millions of people with health insurance through the Marketplace be able to maintain their coverage? Will the Supreme Court continue to uphold birthright citizenship? Will we have midterm elections without major turbulence? Legislators, activists, and analysts warn that these decisions will test the so-called “world’s oldest democracy.” José López Zamorano reports with the details from Washington, D.C.

The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.

Photo: DHS via Facebook

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