Edición Semanaria

Juana Hernández, distinguida con el premio Diosa Centéotl, en la fiesta de la Guelaguetza 2024 en Oaxaca, México.

A major fruit producer in California declares bankruptcy, leaving thousands jobless. Esther Quintanilla reports on the impact and responses from the Central Valley.

*Who Will Students Punish at the Ballot Box for Bombing in Gaza?  *Humanize Immigration Policy, Says Mexican Priest and Immigrant Advocate *Innovative Programs Help Mothers Overcome Postpartum Stress and Addictions

*Immigrant Fell Prey to Drugs, But What Saved Her from Dying?   *Bankers Hear from Mexico's Three Presidential Candidates

*Have Congressional Immigration Debates Become an Election Tactic? *Controversial Law Restricting Abortion in Florida Goes to Popular Referendum *Protests Defend a Recent Wage Increase in California

Colorado Water Plan Falls short, Community Leaders Say - Despite extraordinary snowfall this winter in the mountains that feed the Colorado River, all indications suggest that the river basin will continue to dry up, exacerbated by the climate crisis. In response, the Colorado Water Conservation Board unanimously approved a comprehensive plan following a year of public discussions. However, some Latino and indigenous leaders feel that the plan fails to include the ancestral ways of life of the region's communities. Rossana Longo-Better brings us the details from Boulder, Colorado.

Latino Leaders Condemn Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric from Republican Primary Candidates - The race for the Republican presidential nomination is once again an anti-immigration competition. Front-runners Donald Trump and Ron De Santis are vying for the title of who will be the toughest in stopping the supposed threat they say is posed by thousands of migrant families coming to the US. Latino leaders and advocates condemn the rhetoric as dangerous. José López Zamorano joins us with the details from Washington.

Lawmakers Strike Bipartisan Agreement, Avoiding Economic Catastrophe - A bipartisan agreement in the House of Representatives to raise the debt ceiling for two years is seen as a triumph for Democrats and moderate Republicans. The compromise, criticized by progressive Democrats and radical Republicans, freezes public spending levels, expands requirements for social programs, and will use unspent funds earmarked to address the pandemic, among others. The Senate has ratified the agreement and it is set to be signed by President Biden. José López Zamorano joins us with details from Washington.

Debt Ceiling Deadline Approaches - Will the Nation be Able to Pay its Bills on Time? Amid disagreements over the size of government spending cuts for the next few years, the White House and Republican congressional leaders continue to engage in frantic negotiations over the debt ceiling. As the deadline for the debt default approaches, there is still no deal in sight. José López Zamorano reports from Washington with the details on the key points of contention.

Fear and Uncertainty in Florida Ahead of Harsh New Immigration Law - Florida's Republican governor has enacted one of the most aggressive laws against undocumented immigrants in the state's recent history. It is still more than a month away from taking effect but has already generated fear and uncertainty fueled by rumors on social networks and other media. While legal and human rights organizations are preparing to challenge it in the courts, they denounce it as an election campaign by Republican Ron DeSantis. Gerardo Guzmán brings us the details.

Democrats and Republicans Present Immigration Plans—How Realistic Are They? - More than a decade after the last attempt at bipartisan immigration reform, this week Republicans and Democrats introduced two separate proposals. In the House, two Republican lawmakers recycled former President Trump's "zero tolerance" policy, while an influential Democratic senator proposed a presidential executive order offering some immigration remedies. Activists and lawyers weighed in on the scope of both plans. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Garcia Luna Found Guilty: Is the Story Over? - Genaro García Luna, Secretary of Security under former Mexican President Felipe Calderón, has been found guilty of conspiracy, drug trafficking, and lying to the U.S. government. The sentence could range from 20 years in prison to life, in a trial that revealed corruption at the highest levels of the so-called war on drugs. From outside the courthouse in New York, Marco Vinicio Gonzalez recorded the first reactions of families of drug trafficking victims and demands for investigations to continue.

García Luna's Fate Remains in Jury's Hands - After a month of trial for conspiracy, drug trafficking, and lying to the U.S. government, the fate of Genaro Garcia Luna, the security strategist for the administration of Felipe's Calderón, is in the hands of a jury of seven women and five men. If convicted, he could face 20 years to life in prison, but if the jury fails to reach a unanimous verdict, Garcia Luna could be released from his sentence. Marco Vinicio Gonzalez spoke with Mexican experts about the trial and its implications for anti-drug efforts in Mexico and the...

Critican a Biden por quedarse corto en el tema migratorio durante informe a la nación - Durante su segundo informe a la nación y frente a abucheos de algunos republicanos, el presidente Biden destacó sus logros económicos, convocó a los republicanos a una agenda común, pero dejó en claro que no permitirá recortes al Seguro Social o al Medicare. Encuestas posteriores le dieron a Biden altas calificaciones y un respiro a su posible postulación para un segundo término. Sin embargo, la mínima atención que le puso al tema migratorio decepcionó a activistas y a inmigrantes "Dreamers". Con los detalles desde la...

As Republican Presidential Campaign Kicks Off, How are Latinos Responding? - With less than two years to go before the 2024 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump has announced his candidacy for president by criticizing the Biden administration for its handling of immigrants at the border with Mexico. Republican lawmakers and governors have echoed Trump's campaign message. Latino activists and members of Congress are kicking off this election season with new efforts to register Latino voters. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Protests Over Latino Activist's Death at the Hands of Atlanta Police - The police killing of a young activist who was protesting the construction of a huge police training center in Atlanta has sparked violent demonstrations in the city. Authorities claim that the slain environmental activist, Manuel Esteban Paez, a Venezuelan immigrant, fired a gun as police were clearing out the camp where they were protesting. His fellow activists are demanding an independent investigation. Gerardo Guzman joins us with the details from Atlanta.

House Refuses to Raise Debt Ceiling, Nation Faces a Crisis - This week, the United States reached its national debt ceiling, and if Congress fails to reach a deal, the economy could go into crisis. Congress usually authorizes raising the debt limit. But this time, Republicans who control the House are demanding deep cuts in government spending, including Social Security. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

New House Republican Leaders Sharpen "Anti-Latino" Agenda - With the arrival of the new Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hispanic caucus of congressional Democrats warn that an "anti-Latino" agenda is on the horizon. According to Latino lawmakers, that agenda includes cutting social programs to finance raising the debt ceiling and tightening immigration and asylum policies. José López Zamorano reports from Washington.

One Year After the Devastating Colorado Fire, Why Have So Few Rebuilt their Homes? - A year ago, fierce winds unexpectedly unleashed the most destructive fire in Colorado's history. The fire started in the forest and quickly spread to the urban area, causing the evacuation of thousands, two deaths, the destruction of more than a thousand homes and structures, and multi-million dollar losses. A year after the disaster, only a handful of victims have managed to rebuild their homes. What obstacles are they facing? Rossana Longo-Better reports from Boulder, Colorado, the disaster zone.

Roundup of Headline News in 2022 - Latino voters proved decisive in the crucial November midterm elections. Some Latino candidates made history by becoming the first in their regions to hold congressional seats. Meanwhile, in the face of increasingly frequent and devastating disasters, President Biden signed the largest climate investment initiative in U.S. history. Over the summer, the overturning of the constitutional right to abortion sparked numerous intense legal and legislative battles. The Uvalde massacre plunged Texas into grief. The year ended with thwarted attempts to win last-minute immigration reform. These and other events made headlines in this year's Weekly...

Last-Ditch Attempt at Immigration Reform Fails in Congress - The Democratic-controlled Congress is ending its term without passing permanent immigration relief for immigrants with DACA and TPS status and farmworkers. The chances of passing immigration reform are more remote now that Republicans are in control of the House of Representatives. Still, some say that all is not lost for the undocumented. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Karen Bass Sworn in as First Woman Mayor of Los Angeles - In a packed auditorium on a rainy day, Congresswoman and community activist Karen Bass was sworn in as Mayor of Los Angeles, becoming the first woman to lead the city. In a sign of the national importance of the event, Vice President Kamala Harris swore Bass into office. In her inaugural address, Bass promised to declare a state of emergency in the city over the homeless crisis. Ruben Tapia has this report from Los Angeles.

Historic Atlanta Vote Reassures Democrats of Senate Majority - Historic voter turnout in Georgia's big cities handed the last contested U.S. Senate seat to Democrat Raphael Warnok. Some attribute this narrow Democratic victory in a Republican-dominated state to the sweep of new coalitions among communities of color. Gerardo Guzmán reports from Atlanta on the role that Latinos played in the Democratic victory in this special runoff election.

Calls for Congress to Legalize Essential Workers Before Break - Under intense pressure to act before the House of Representatives gets a Republican majority in January, Democratic legislators and activists are mobilizing to pass a bill in December that would provide relief to Dreamers, TPS beneficiaries, and farm workers. To do this, Democrats need to win the support of ten Republican Senators in a matter of days. Although there is some optimism after a bipartisan measure was passed to protect gay marriages, immigration could be put on the back burner due to the urgency of avoiding a government shutdown. José López Zamorano brings...

Colorado Springs Victims Remembered with Vigils and Tributes - A man armed with a high-powered rifle and handgun stormed into an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs last week, killing five and wounding at least 18. He was eventually subdued by two unarmed patrons. The massacre, perpetrated while patrons were enjoying a show on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, is widely seen as an attack inspired by political hate speech. Ruben Tapia reports on the vigils and other reactions in Colorado and across the nation.

Midterm Elections Lead to a Divided Congress - Today, we present the final edition of our special series "Hacia el Voto 2022." As the ballot counting continues, one thing is already clear: Capitol Hill in Washington will have a divided Congress. Democrats will remain in control of the nation's Senate and Republicans will hold the House of Representatives. Even with the work of this election still underway, political parties, candidates, and civil society groups are already beginning their campaigns for the 2024 presidential election. To give an idea of the balance of this mid-term election, our correspondents report from battleground...

In Midterm Elections, Red Wave Never Arrived - In this edition of our "Toward the Vote 2022" series, José López Zamorano reports from Washington on the balance of power expected in the US Congress.

Two Latino Members of Congress in Tight Race for New District in Texas - In the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, two incumbent members of congress are facing off in a tight race to represent a newly created district. Representative Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat twice re-elected to office, faces Republican Mayra Flores, the first Mexican immigrant woman in Congress, who has been in office for just four months after winning a special election and was endorsed by former President Trump. With big money and dirty tactics in their campaigns, both candidates are vying for the increasingly critical Latino vote....

Polls Suggest Catastrophic Scenario for Democrats in November - With the general election nearly two weeks away, polls show a catastrophic scenario for the Democrats. The Republicans are aiming to secure control of the House and Senate, with the help of conservative Latino candidates and robust advertising campaigns. How do observers explain the threat of failure that is looming over Democrats? José López Zamorano reports from Washington, DC.

Activists Warn of Misleading Campaigns to Discourage Latinos from Voting - With less than a month to go before the midterm elections on Nov. 8, Latino leaders are launching a campaign to identify and counter messages that are aimed at misinforming Latino voters. Organizers warn that there are shady interests that are spreading misleading messages, mainly on social networks, that try to confuse citizens and prevent them from voting. José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Climate Change a Big Issue for Voters in November - The aftermath of the intense hurricane and wildfire season will be on the minds of voters during the midterm elections in November. Latino voters report that climate change became one of their top five issues of interest. What does this mean for the candidates' agenda in the regions most affected by recent climate disasters? José López Zamorano brings us the details from Washington.

Historic Devastation by Hurricane Ian in Florida - Hurricane Ian has passed through Florida, leaving in its wake a trail of destroyed homes, streets, powerlines, and trees. Large areas remained without power, Internet, water, and sewer services. Local governments and community groups are managing overcrowded shelters and beginning to count the number of dead and injured. President Biden called Ian the most devastating hurricane in the state's history and pledged all federal aid, after declaring the affected counties a disaster area. Ruben Tapia brings us this report.

Florida Governor Sued for Fraudulent Transportation of Immigrants - On behalf of three of nearly 50 Venezuelan immigrants, a group of civil rights attorneys and an immigrants’ rights organization sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials in federal court in Boston this week. They accuse them of tricking the immigrants into agreeing to travel by plane from a shelter in San Antonio, Texas, to other states where they were promised employment, housing and other opportunities, only to be abandoned on the exclusive island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.  More details with Ruben Tapia brings us the details.

Colorado Neighborhoods Tackle Climate Change with Solar Gardens - To reduce the risk of wildfires, the city of Boulder, Colorado, has built a solar garden for a mobile home park for low-income residents located near the forest. Meanwhile, the neighboring city of Denver is funding a pilot program of solar energy cooperatives in neighborhoods affected by pollution. Rossana Longo-Better reports from Boulder.