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In recent years, the coasts in the Mexican Caribbean have been invaded by unusual amounts of seaweed, a brown algae that has caused problems for locals, tourists and the environment.

The Cocopah, a transnational Indian Tribe divided by the US-Mexico border, was once a thriving people that used to fish in the Colorado River Delta. As the water of the Colorado was diverted for agricultural needs and without the nutrients from the river, the fisheries declined and now the tribe is facing displacement and loss of water and fishing rights.

This archival program, originally aired on November 26, 1999, features a conversation with workers who, although largely invisible to society, are nevertheless the ones who make turkey dinners possible during the holidays. They are workers in the poultry industry.

As California, Arizona and other states report new cases of bird flu, health care officials are offering more than 100,000 doses of seasonal flu vaccine free of charge to livestock, dairy and poultry farm workers in twelve states to help prevent seasonal influenza and protect rural communities.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed plans to declare a national emergency and deploy the US military to carry out mass deportations on his first day in office.

The city of Fresno is considering new rules that would restrict and penalize sidewalk street food vendors. Under the new ordinance, vendors will be more inspected and can’t be close to a freeway ramp, a farmers market or a restaurant.

Threatened by climate change, overuse of pesticides, and habitat loss, the migratory monarch butterfly population has been plummeting in recent years.

Latino farmers from around the West Coast are meeting to learn from each other on critical areas for sustainable agriculture and climate resiliency such as innovative practices on soil-building using cover crops, various production systems, and approaches to practical, on-farm conservation.

A community organization in Los Angeles has launched the initiative “Vamos a la Playa” to give inner-city families and children their first beach day. Organizers round up people at local organizations and churches and drive them up to a beach in Malibu.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump called the city of Aurora a “war zone” overrun by migrant crime and pledged to launch the largest deportation operation starting with Aurora.

More than 3 million undocumented immigrants in the US are homeowners. Undocumented immigrants are able to obtain mortgages and buy homes in the US. But this may be about to change, since President elect Donald Trump plans to ban mortgages for undocumented immigrants.

Donald Trump campaigned pledging to cut national public health programs, impose new barriers to the social safety net and to abortion and other reproductive health services.

Hundreds of thousands of Mexicans travel to the US on work visas, and most of them do not file their taxes. Some, even if married, register as single, thereby depriving themselves of receiving tax refunds.

After a national public uproar, the state Prosecutor in Queretaro dropped the homicide charge against a 14-year-old indigenous girl who was raped and had an abortion.

Many women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer and receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and disorienting. What to know after you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer?

Radio Bilingüe kicks off a new radio series, entitled "Growing with Latino Support: Latina Radio for Maternal and Child Health," where mothers and experts convene to discuss pressing issues such as prenatal care, infant development, and mental health support for parents.

A community organization in Los Angeles has launched the initiative "Vamos a la Playa" to give inner-city families and children their first beach day. Organizers round up people at local organizations and churches and drive them up to a beach in Malibu.

After the presidential election results, millions of immigrants across the United States now live in fear and with an uncertain future. During his campaign, Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants and end birthright citizenship for children born in the US to undocumented parents.

Bird flu has spread from dairy cows to humans, and at least 20 people in California are infected with the virus. Bird flu has already infected wild birds, poultry and dairy cows in the San Joaquin Valley.

Mental health care leaders comment on a study revealing the impact elections have on emotional health. Many Latinos anticipated having a heated political discussion with their family members this election season.

After the first results in the closely contested presidential election in the US, what are the first official reactions in Mexico? How are the major Mexican media outlets covering the results?

Political analysts discuss the meaning of the new balance of power in the US Senate and House, the outcome of the race for the White House, the ongoing election legal disputes and the expected role of the Supreme Court, and the road to Inauguration Day

News reporting and commentary on the results for the presidential election, congressional races, as well as crucial state referendum initiatives.

News reporting and commentary on the results for the presidential election, congressional races, as well as crucial state referendum initiatives. How to understand the official count, what are the results in key state elections, lawsuits challenging the election results, and more.

As political campaigns were in full swing in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 general election, a series of conversations were already underway in California's Central Valley with a subsequent contingency plan.

Political analysts discuss the meaning of the new balance of power in the US Senate and House, the outcome of the race for the White House, the ongoing election legal disputes and the expected role of the Supreme Court, and the road to Inauguration Day

This is a special three-hour coverage of the presidential results and the outcome in battleground states with large Latino electorates, key national Latino races, and crucial ballot initiatives.

This is a special three-hour coverage of the presidential results and the outcome in battleground states with large Latino electorates, key national Latino races, and crucial ballot initiatives.

As voters on the West Coast continue casting ballots, the first vote tallies begin to come out on the East Coast. News reporters continue filing reports on the voting process and the voting count in key states.

As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day.

As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day.

As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” our team of program hosts, reporters and contributors is joined by political analysts and election watchdogs from crucial states to chronicle Election Day.

As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” program hosts  and contributors come together to share up-to-the-hour news on the closing arguments of the major campaigns, issues that lead voters to the polls, early vote turnout numbers, and incidents in the electoral process. 

As part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” program hosts come together to share up-to-the-hour news on early vote turnout, report on cases of disinformation and what to expect on Election Day.

More than 160 million US citizens are poised to vote in the US presidential election on November 5th, and the outcome of their vote will be felt in Mexico in areas such as trade, tariffs, migration, and security policies. How are Mexicans viewing the US election? What's the mood among the Mexican people?

With four days from Election Day, the battle for the US presidency, the House and the Senate is in a dead heat. News hosts who have been covering the election share news.

Early voting is in full swing around the US and the numbers are growing so fast that some battleground states are breaking turnout records. How many have voted early?

In California, every five days, a mother loses her life due to pregnancy-related complications and death rates among Latinas on health conditions such as heart disease are on the rise.

Latinos in Arizona and Pennsylvania may cast the crucial vote in the close election for the White House. One in four voters in Arizona is Latino and Pennsylvania's electorate has more than doubled since 2000.

The Latino civil rights organization in the US published a new report chronicling the economic recovery experienced by Latino families since the Covid-19 pandemic, including the increase in largest home purchases and the faster creation of new businesses.

Pro immigrant advocates discuss the top issues that drive newly naturalized citizens to vote and what's at stake for their families and communities.

Democrat Rudy Salas is running again in California's highly competitive 22nd Congressional District, a seat occupied by Republican David Valadao.

Amid escalating gas prices, California Gov. Newsom signed a new law he says will help avoid gas price spikes as Californians pay the most for gas in the nation.

Democrat Adam Gray challenges incumbent Republican John Duarte in a tossup race for the 13th Congressional District in California's heavily agricultural San Joaquin Valley. This contest is closely watched nationally because it's one of very few races that could determine who wins the House.

The Mexican Senate approved a constitutional reform that turns the energy agencies CFE and Pemex into state-owned companies.

Early voting kicks off this week in Nevada, a state with only six electoral votes but which could be decisive in November, since polling shows the contest between Harris and Trump is very close.

The federal government designated Central Arizona among selected irrigation districts across the west to receive millions in grants to save water while keeping farmland working. The program will help improve irrigation and change farming practices and crop systems and other ways to save water.

In a new documentary for PBS, the nation's public television network, veteran filmmaker Hector Galán takes viewers inside the largest Latino voter registration mobilization effort in Texas history, led by a new generation of activists.

Early voting is already underway in Georgia and other states, and Georgia voters once again will play a critical role in deciding who will win the White House. Latinos are poised to play a decisive role in that battle, as well as in some congressional races.

In November, Coloradans will vote on Amendment 79, an initiative that would elevate abortion protections to the state constitution. The proposed amendment also lifts a ban on public funding for abortion that voters approved decades ago.

As Election Day nears, anxieties grow among many in the immigrant community. One of the scenarios in the aftermath of the election is a government run by hardliners who would act on their promise of deporting millions. How real are those threats?

In 2014, Proposition 47 changed some theft and drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. A new Proposition in the November ballot would allow felony charges and higher sentences for certain drug and theft crimes.

The Latino electorate in California is rapidly expanding, driven by U.S.-born youth reaching voting age. This population will play a crucial role in several key races that could determine control of Congress in November.

Radio Bilingüe kicks off a new radio series, entitled "Growing with Latino Support: Latina Radio for Maternal and Child Health," where mothers and experts convene to discuss pressing issues such as prenatal care, infant development, and mental health support for parents.

The Mexican Congress has approved a new energy reform that seeks to strengthen PEMEX and CFE. The constitutional reform would return to Pemex and CFE the status of “public companies of the State.” It also says that “in no case” will private companies prevail over the state in various activities of the electric industry.

Many Latinos live in information deserts and much of the information they rely on and trust comes from Spanish-language radio and TV stations. But some of the shows on those stations have been found to broadcast false claims about crucial issues related to the elections.

Latinos have been known to consider fishing part of their cultural heritage and their participation in fishing activities has been growing in the US. But what’s their role in the US fishing sector?

As Republican and Democratic campaigns are courting Latino voters more aggressively and earlier than ever, the stakes for both parties are rising by the day. To delve into this scenario, public television broadcasters in California are launching a new documentary examining the priorities of diverse groups of the Latino electorate.

US Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Colin Allred, who are virtually tied in the race for the US Senate, are facing off in the first and only debate of the 2024 election. Airing three weeks before Election Day on WFAA, “The Texas Debate,” as it is called, is held in Dallas.

A new analysis found that Medicaid eligibility policies and practices in Colorado resulted in leaving tens of thousands of additional people in counties with larger immigrant shares of population losing Medicaid.

Amid high expectation, the New Orleans Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held a hearing on DACA to consider the lawsuits against the DACA program (Texas v. United States) and the Biden-Harris Administration’s recently announced ‘Keeping Families Together’ process (Texas v. DHS.)

When Hurricane Milton moved toward Florida’s west coast, a wave of misinformation about FEMA’s response and the role of climate change in fueling these disasters put Latino families at risk, since those families are bearing the brunt of climate disasters.

The US government is a step closer to designating a large area of more than 100 miles along California’s central coast as the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the third largest national marine sanctuary in the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have come from indigenous regions in Mexico to toil the fields in the US. Besides their labor, they bring with them their experience as farmers and their ancestral knowledge about the land, the crops and the environment.

After promising former braceros and their heirs that he would return wages that were withheld while they worked in the US in the 1940s and 1950s, Mexico’s former president López Obrador eliminated the trust fund that was created in 2005 after years of struggle by the braceros.

A number of civil rights, including voting rights, reproductive rights, education rights and immigrant justice will be on the ballot in November. What does the election mean for Latino civil rights?

Many Latinos live in information deserts and much of the information they rely on and trust comes from Spanish-language radio and TV stations. But some of the shows on those stations have been found to broadcast false claims about crucial issues related to the elections.

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut, the first rate cut since Covid. Federal interest rates dropped in recent weeks. Will they continue falling in the months ahead?

The nation's leading group of Latino officials polled Latino registered voters in California to learn about their candidate preferences for the top political races in Election 2024, top-of-mind voter issues, and Latino voter enthusiasm for the election.

When the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law two years ago, the plan was hailed as a historic investment into climate-smart agriculture, or farming practices that build climate resilience. The plan includes assistance for farmers and ranchers who experience discrimination in federal farm loan programs.

A new report details the U.S. government's practice of intercepting refugee families at sea and detaining them indefinitely in inhumane and illegal conditions at the Guantanamo naval base.

Advocates for English learners are celebrating the signing of AB 2074 into law. They call it a big shift from the days of Proposition 227 and English-only classrooms. This legislation is a key step forward in implementing the California English Learner Roadmap.

Proponents of Proposition 35, an initiative in California's November ballot, plan to create a dedicated and ongoing stream of funding to provide health care for the state's low-income residents by taxing managed-care health plans and use the money to better pay physicians, hospitals, and community clinics.

This week marks the beginning of a historic six-year term in Mexico, with Claudia Sheinbaum taking office as president, the first Mexican woman to hold the seat.

Ventura Gutiérrez Méndez, the veteran social activist best known for spearheading the movement to bring justice to the former Bracero workers, died in Riverside earlier this month.

Faced with a worsening drought, a climate crisis and diminishing resources from the Colorado River, Arizona is promoting federally-funded programs to make water use more efficient and support aquifer recharge. The programs are reducing surface water use in agriculture, but keeping farmland producing.

A prominent philanthropic leader shares his take on Latino voter attitudes toward the 2024 election and the complexity of the battle for highly-contested Latino-majority congressional districts in California.

Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz faced off in the vice presidential debate held the night before at CBS's studios in Manhattan and simulcast on most major TV networks. The expectations are sky high on this event in the race for the White House.

Israel escalates the war launching a massive attack on Lebanon and bombing neighborhoods in Beirut. Amid fears of a devastation similar to Gaza's, the UN calls for a cease fire and a diplomatic solution.

Mexico's first woman president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is sworn in today in Mexico City. The US delegation attending the inaugural event is led by US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.

Proponents of Proposition 35, an initiative in California's November ballot, plan to create a dedicated and ongoing stream of funding to provide health care for the state's low-income residents by taxing managed-care health plans and use the money to better pay physicians, hospitals, and community clinics.

Hurricane Helene hit Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 4 storm, the most powerful hurricane ever to land on the Big Bend region. Helene weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia and other southern states.

Utah’s water supply faces a precarious future. With less water because of the severe drought and competition for the Colorado River, ranches and farms are struggling to cut their water use to survive.

Mexico is preparing for the inauguration of Mexico’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. The ceremony will be held –for the first time in history– on October 1. After addressing Congress, the president will go to the capital’s Zócalo plaza to deliver a second message to her supporters.

Voting citizens interested in the 2024 election and representatives from student and community-based organizations share stories about cases of election misinformation, the dangers these false narratives pose, the way they recognize fake news, and how they counter the false narratives.

Utah’s water supply faces a precarious future. With less water because of the severe drought and competition for the Colorado River, ranches and farms are struggling to cut their water use to survive.

California voters face crucial decisions in the November election and the about 9 million Latinos will be more critical than ever. What are the primary issues driving Latino voters’ concerns for the 2024 elections?

Dr. Humberto M. Guiot was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. After dealing with complications of chemotherapy and the cancer continued to spread, he found hope in genetic testing. He engaged in a clinical trial and within days he began to feel better.

Republicans are pushing for the House spending bill to include the SAVE Act, in order to ensure only citizens can vote and “prevent millions of illegal aliens from voting.” The measure, the Safeguard and Protect Elections from Noncitizen Voting Act, requires proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Pro immigrant leaders urge all candidates to stop the incitement of violence towards Haitian communities in Springfield after Haitians in that Ohio community have faced a number of bomb threats and Haitian communities across the country live in a state of fear.

After the U.S. Supreme Court allowed cities to crack down on homeless camps, more than two dozen California cities have passed, strengthened or are considering ordinances penalizing people for sleeping outside.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation to ban deepfakes and other deceptive digitally altered or created images, audio, or video recordings meant to give the impression that a candidate or elected official did or said something they did not do or say.

The US Latino GDP has surpassed even last year’s historic high and it grew faster than the GDP of any of the world’s top 10 economies, including China. US Latinos have been reaffirmed as the fifth largest economy in the world.

Mexican President López Obrador is preparing to sign a sweeping constitutional reform that will restructure the judiciary and make all judges elected officials chosen by voters.

Announcing itself as The Million Voters Project, a new coalition in California is launching a large field campaign to reach “new majority voters” in the state to get the vote out for the November 5th election.

The US Latino GDP has surpassed even last year’s historic high and it grew faster than the GDP of any of the world’s top 10 economies, including China.

Proposition 4 is a climate bond to protect water quality, help communities access safe drinking water and green spaces, prevent wildfires, prepare for the drought, and clean air.

The Latino electorate in California is rapidly expanding, driven by U.S.-born youth reaching voting age. This population will play a crucial role in several key races that could determine control of Congress in November.

Elected officials of Haitian descent in Florida denounce as false, racist, xenophobic, and dangerous statements by Trump and top Republicans.

Election Day is still weeks away, but many voters have already started receiving mail-in ballots and early voting is starting in some states.

As Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would not participate in a new debate, Democratic contender Kamala Harris called for a rematch.

California is the latest state to confront the virus known as Avian Flu that has infected dairy cows in14 states.

Social media networks and some conventional media outlets are increasingly purveyors of fake news, often disparaging immigrants, such as “news” about migrants exploiting public benefits or non-citizens voting.

Congress voted last November to extend the 2018 Farm Bill and as the fiscal year ends September 30th. time is running out for Congress again. Hundreds of groups representing agriculture, nutrition, conservation and environmental interests are calling on Congress for the passage of a new Farm Bill.

This is a conversation with Abelina Ramirez Ruiz, national leader of Mexico's National Farm Workers Independent Union (Sindicato Independiente Nacional Democråtico de Jornaleros Agrícolas) and founder of the women's advocacy group Mujeres Unidas en Defensa de las Jornaleras e Indígenas.

This program features highlights of the highly-anticipated presidential debate held the night before at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

23 years after nearly 3,000 people were killed in the devastating attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, how is the nation remembering the anniversary?

The “New American Voters Tour” includes events across the country to celebrate Citizenship Month.

Almost a fifth of US voters have not made up their minds between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Yet many will vote and their vote can be decisive.

This weekend, Mexico celebrates its "Fiestas Patrias." This program features news about the celebrations in Mexico City's Zócalo and President López Obrador's last cry for independence, which is announced as his last public and political event.

Election Day is about two months away, but voting for the 2024 election begins this week, as the first mail ballots go out in North Carolina, a critical state in the Sun Belt.

Millions of Young Latino Voters May Vote for the first time in the November Election. In 2020, Latino youth turned out in record numbers to vote. Will they show up to vote this time?

This is a conversation with the national leader of Mexico’s financial agency Financiera para el Bienestar (Finabien) about the progress on her efforts to promote the sending and receiving of remittances from Mexicans in the US at a lower cost.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign a bill called the Phone-Free Schools Act, which requires school districts to enact cell phone restrictions within two years.

Latinas register and vote in bigger numbers than Latino men. Young Latina voters are a particularly influential group within the US voting population, with Latinos being a younger population.

Mexican and US surfers and environmentalists are leading an effort to protect a premier ocean beach in an area internationally recognized as a world surfing reserve in Ensenada, a city considered the “cradle of surfing” in Mexico.

Millions of Young Latino Voters May Vote for the First Time in the November Election. In 2020, Latino youth turned out in record numbers to vote in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and Virginia, and they were the largest bloc of Latino voters in Georgia, Colorado, and Arizona.

US Senators and immigrant advocates are coming together to discuss next steps to prevent families from being separated after a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the “parole in place” program for immigrant spouses of US citizens.

Faced with the severe drought conditions in the Colorado River basin, the International Boundary and Water Commission of the United States and Mexico have agreed to possible cuts in water allocations for the Mexicali Valley.

On the day after Labor Day, labor analysts discuss the workers agenda behind the two major presidential campaigns.

In this special, Holiday conversation, author Sylvia Marcos, pioneer of Mexico’s feminist movement and an expert on Mesoamerican indigenous women movements, discusses her most recent book: “Poética de la Insurgencia Zapatista.”

A conversation with scholar Viri Rios about her latest book, “Así no es. Don’t believe everything you hear about meritocracy, the middle class, classism, wages, and income.” In her new book, Rios seeks to debunk common myths.

A Latino voting rights group called on the US Department of Justice to investigate the Republican attorney general of Texas after his office launched a series of alleged raids on the homes of Democratic activists and leaders over allegations of voter fraud.

A Senior Advisor in the Social Security Administration advises people that in many circumstances there is no need to present the physical Social Security card.

The application period for “Keeping Families Together,” or Parole in Place, for undocumented spouses and children of U.S. citizens, began last week. A bilingual hotline is now in place. Are immigrants waiting to apply for the new benefit? Are they showing up?

Vice President Harris rolled out economic proposals, including a federal ban on price gouging, a plan to end the housing shortage through the construction of new units and down-payment support to first-time homebuyers, and a plan to expand tax credits for kids.

Faced with the severe drought conditions in the Colorado River basin, the International Boundary and Water Commission of the United States and Mexico have agreed to possible cuts in water allocations for the Mexicali Valley.

The Museum of Social Justice in Los Angeles is opening the exhibit “Hope and Dignity: The Farmworker Movement,” a collection of pictures curated by the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center at California State University, Northridge.

On the day after Kamala Harris’ official confirmation as Democratic presidential candidate, Mexican analysts discuss the takeaways for Mexico.

Kamala Harris, the first woman elected US vice president, is expected to address the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, accepting her party’s nomination as a presidential candidate, another historic milestone.

On the final night of the Republican convention, Kamala Harris is scheduled to give the culminating speech, formally accepting her party’s nomination as presidential candidate.

The Museum of Social Justice in Los Angeles is opening the exhibit “Hope and Dignity: The Farmworker Movement,” a collection of pictures curated by the Tom & Ethel Bradley Center at California State University, Northridge.

Warning that when oil refiners limit gasoline supplies prices spike at the pump and Big Oil reaps massive profits, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an unprecedented plan to mitigate gas prices and save consumers money.

When Kamala Harris was tasked to deal with a rise in border crossings from Central America, she focused on investing in the economy of the region to dissuade migrants from leaving.

Tens of thousands of Democrats from all over the nation convene in Chicago weeks after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race, paving the way for Vice President Harris to become the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.

Latinos are among the least vaccinated groups against the flu, but have 20% higher rates of hospitalization from influenza than other minorities. In response, public health leaders are launching a campaign titled “Risk Less. Do More.”

A U.S. federal judge in Massachusetts dismissed a ten billion lawsuit against six of the eight U.S. gun manufacturers Mexico sued in 2021.

Democratic Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey announced his intention to resign from office effective August 20 following his conviction on 16 federal charges including misuse of his official position to benefit New Jersey businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.

Amid fears of wider escalation of the war after recent assassinations in Iran, Arab American Democrats in crucial states asked presidential candidate Kamala Harris to discuss an arms embargo on Israel.

President Biden’s Executive Action that would grant Parole in Place for certain spouses and children of U.S. citizens opens next Monday.

Community groups in Fresno are suing a public health organization charging it with misuse of public funds.

After record-setting heat across the country, made worse by the climate crisis, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra announced heat resiliency plans in Arizona.

Renowned scholars on the culture of water and the Rio Grande communities discuss their book “Water for the People”

Migrant activists in the United States are asking Mexico to include undocumented Mexican seniors in its new pension program. Due to their immigration status, those seniors cannot receive a pension in their country of residence, the US.

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Speaking as a citizen, in this interview Becerra comments on the Democrats’ investment on Gen Z’s young voters.

Renowned scholars on the culture of water and the Rio Grande communities discuss their book “Water for the People,” a collection of essays by world-renowned acequia experts and community leaders.

Democratic delegates were expected to select earlier this week their nominee for president in a virtual nomination roll call. Vice President Kamala Harris was the only candidate to qualify for the ballot.

On the fifth anniversary of the shooting of 23 people in El Paso, Texas, perpetrated by a white nationalist, border community leaders reflect on the lessons not learned.

Crews continue battling fires burning across the West, in what’s been a bad start to the fire season. Wildfire smoke is spreading from coast to coast in the US, fueled by heatwaves, drought and climate change.

President Biden proposed a plan to reform the US Supreme Court, including term limits and ethics reform. The court has lost popular support after granting criminal immunity to Trump.

Two top leaders of Mexico’s drug cartels were arrested in Texas; Mexican President López Obrador sends a letter to presidential candidate Donald Trump asking him to reconsider his plans on immigration and import tariffs against Mexico.

Worried about the outcome of the 2024 election, congressional Democrats urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure DACA recipients can actually access health insurance provided under the Affordable Care Act when they become eligible.

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee renewed its call for urgent action to protect the critically endangered vaquita in Mexico. With an estimated population of six to eight individuals, the vaquita faces imminent extinction due to entrapment in nets.

It’s been several days since Hurricane Beryl hit, and millions of people in Houston are still without power, internet, and gas. A dangerous heat wave is scorching the area, and it’s clear that power needs to be restored as soon as possible.

Venezuelans went to the polls on Sunday. President Nicolás Maduro, seeking a third term, is facing opposition candidate Edmundo González, a match that is closely watched in the region.

One month after the Supreme Court conservative majority ruled allowing civil and criminal penalties for camping in public areas, California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered state agencies to clear homeless encampments.

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are engaged in a heated battle to gain the Latino vote. Civil rights organizations are warning about widespread attacks with racist and xenophobic overtones.

A caravan of some 2,000 migrants is heading towards the US-Mexico border. The group, which includes children and babies, began their journey in Chiapas this week in an attempt to cross the border ahead of the November elections fearing what could be an eventual Donald Trump win.

In August 2014, a huge spill of toxic leachate from the Grupo México company devastated the Sonora River region and affected the health of thousands of residents.

Israel's Prime Minister is expected to face significant protests from U.S. activists who oppose the war and Israeli pro-democracy activists who oppose his conservative regime.

Eminent historian and Chicano movement activist Antonio Rios-Bustamante passed away in April. Born in Los Angeles, Rios-Bustamante was a professor of history and Chicano studies, author of many books on Chicano/Latino history.

Political analysts comment on the takeaways from the Republican National Convention, fact-checking on selected statements, and the first campaign events after the convention.

Dozens of workers detained at immigrant detention centers in McFarland, CA and Bakersfield, CA, launched a labor strike to protest worsening conditions and retaliation at these ICE facilities, run by a private prison company.

President Joe Biden announced that he is stepping back from the race, paving the way for his potential campaign successor, Vice President Kamala Harris, to advance. What is the mood heading into the Democratic National Convention this August? A journalist explains.

On the day after Donald Trump’s official confirmation as Republican presidential candidate, Mexican analysts discuss the potential impact of policies such as mass deportations, deployment of US special forces to the border, and others.

On the final night of the Republican convention, Donald Trump is expected to give the speech to formally accept his party’s nomination as presidential candidate.

Alcohol consumption and alcohol-related deaths went up during the Covid-19 pandemic, more than in the last 50 years.

It’s been several days since Hurricane Beryl hit, and millions of people in Houston are still without power, internet, and gas.

Republicans are convening in Milwaukee to nominate candidates for president and vice president. The party adopted a platform that begins with the promise to “seal the border and stop the migrant invasion.”

Dozens of workers detained at immigrant detention centers in McFarland, CA and Bakersfield, CA, launched a labor strike

Republican delegates from all over the nation begin a four-day national convention to officially nominate former President Trump as their candidate.

New regulations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a recent federal civil rights law that requires accommodations to workers who need them due to pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical condition.

Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda passed away at age 86. On the occasion of his death, we replay an archival interview

U.S. President Joe Biden refuses to drop out of his race for a second term in the White House, as pressure grows among Democrats to step aside.

In last month’s election, Karina Ruiz made history after being elected as the first migrant living abroad to serve in Mexico’s Senate.

In recent elections, Mexicans residing in the United States have been able to vote and elect legislative representatives for the first time in history under the guise of the migrant or binational congressmember.

As California experiences a dangerous heat wave, firefighters are battling massive wildfires in a farming Northern area.

As Big Ag from Canada and the US are pushing Mexico over the Mexican government’s recent ban on GM corn imports, Mexico insists in their position to safeguard native corn varieties.

Analysts comment on outgoing President López Obrador plans to reform the judicial system and replace Mexico’s Supreme Court with judges elected by popular vote instead of appointees.

On the day the nation celebrates Independence Day and the constitutional freedoms, Radio Bilingüe marks 44 years on the air.

Scorching heat waves are hitting tens of millions in much of the US in what could be the longest heatwave in decades for some areas.

Climate change makes extreme heat more likely and more intense, and the rising temperatures are making some jobs deadlier.

An immigration law expert answers common questions about the executive actions recently announced by President Biden to safeguard immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation, grant them work authorization, and clear a path to citizenship.

After losing Medi-Cal, tens of thousands of California residents remained covered through the Covered-California program.

President Biden and former President Trump debated in the first general-election debate of 2024. A reporter goes over highlights of the session and fact-checks some assertions.

From Mexico, a journalist from La Jornada comments in this program about the confidential cables leaked to Wikileaks about Mexico that were published in this newspaper and reflects on the impact of the Assange case for freedom of speech and citizens' right to information.

The Klamath River dam removal project, the largest river restoration project in US history, will remove four hydroelectric dams in California and Oregon

Alcohol consumption and alcohol-related deaths went up during the Covid-19 pandemic, more than in the last 50 years. The opioid crisis also worsened in recent years.

President Biden announced two new executive actions to grant work permits to immigrant spouses of US citizens, and creating a possible path to citizenship through “parole in place.”

California has made considerable progress over the past decade in improving the state’s public education system and recognizing the gifts that English learner students bring to school.

Scorching heat waves are hitting tens of millions in much of the US in what could be the longest heatwave in decades for some areas. The early arrival of this much heat worry scientists.

On the day after the primary elections in Colorado, analysts comment on the results. Voters went to the polls to choose candidates for all eight of Colorado’s U.S. House member seats

Analysts comment on the results of the survey of Mexico’s ruling party on the judiciary, in preparation for reform projects that may lead to elections of judges by popular vote.

California has made considerable progress over the past decade in improving the state’s public education system and recognizing the gifts that English learner students bring to school. But there is much more work to be done.

After a 30-year struggle to honor the labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, the first street signs are being installed for the new “Cesar Chavez Boulevard” in Fresno.

Latinos are the second largest group of voters in the US and every election reaches new heights powered by new, young voters.

President Biden is expected to announce legal protections from deportation for long-term undocumented immigrants

San Francisco’s drug crisis has quickly worsened as 2023 became the city’s deadliest year for drug overdoses, amid a national rise of fentanyl.

It is widely understood that the well being of US society will depend on the health and resiliency of Latino families and communities.

Mexican emigres voted in the United States in numbers that took electoral authorities by surprise and caused widespread failures in the in-person voting system.

The growing Latino vote in Colorado is positioned to have a decisive impact on the outcome of at least two highly disputed seats in the US House which can eventually play a big role in the battle for the US Congress.

Hundreds of thousands of Latinos have been kicked off Medi-Cal during the redetermination process and many more remain at risk of exclusion after the California legislature decided not to greenlight AB 2956. What can people do if they are at risk of losing coverage unfairly because of processing problems?

This is a live report from the site of the Building and Bridging Bridges conference in Denver. Community and policy leaders meet to discuss pressing topics for the region.

This panel from the site of the TCT’s Building and Bridging Power conference in Denver delves into Colorado’s changing pro-immigrant political landscape, including recent legislative victories.

Another human case of bird flu has been detected in Michigan, with new symptoms. The patient is a dairy worker. What to know about these cases?

San Francisco’s drug crisis has quickly worsened as 2023 became the city’s deadliest year for drug overdoses, amid a national rise of fentanyl.

The Biden administration is preparing an executive action that would allow the president to temporarily shut down the southern border and suspend the entry of migrants temporarily.

After a season of contentious politics, Mexicans go to the polls to elect president, Congress, some governors, and thousands of local offices

After a season of contentious politics, Mexicans go to the polls to elect president, Congress, some governors, and thousands of local offices

Political analysts comment on the final results of Mexico's presidential, congressional and state elections. The election is widely seen as historic.

Another human case of bird flu has been detected in Michigan, with new symptoms. The patient is a dairy worker. What to know about these cases? How can farm workers protect against the new virus?

The Farm Bill, the largest federal legislation for food and farming, is moving through Congress. The $1.5 trillion bill includes comprehensive risk management tools for farmers.

The city of Denver expanded the migrant support program and now hundreds of migrants are able to get six months of housing, food and utility assistance, job training and English classes.

A top local public health official blamed the recent closing of a hospital in Madera county on the health system being overwhelmed by the pioneering expansion of Medi-Cal which gave access to low-income, immigrant people. A social researcher disagrees.

Mexico just culminated a historic election. The largest of its history. A woman is expected to be elected president for the first time. Who won the election?

Mexico is almost certain to elect the first female president in its history after 200 years of only men. This would be a major milestone, for a country where women voted for the first time in 1955.

Fresno State in California is known for being host to the largest Latino graduation ceremony.

After presidential candidates closed their campaigns, Mexico entered a three-day period of electoral ban, a period of “reflection and silence.” How is Mexico preparing for its largest election in history?

The appetite for seafood is intensifying and so is overfishing, which leads to the plundering of the seas. How can consumers be made aware of how to make their purchases in a way that helps to protect the seafood supply and make the seas sustainable?

During the current election season, prominent campaigns target immigrants warning that they are a drain on the economy: they have no skills to offer, they take jobs from US workers and drive wages down.

A top local public health official blamed the recent closing of a hospital in Madera county on the health system being overwhelmed.

Veterans are abusing alcohol at higher rates since the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies also show that veterans are more likely to binge drink or abuse alcohol or suffer from mental health disorders than the rest of the population.

In Arizona, a coalition of businesses, faith leaders, police and prison directors are opposing the proposed HCR2060 measure which would empower local and state police to stop, arrest and detain immigrants.

Political analysts break down Mexico's third and final presidential debate of 2024. The candidates addressed key issues like social policy, insecurity, and foreign policy as the election approaches.

The Insurance Commissioner traveled around the state to tell people that all Californians, including the undocumented, are now eligible for full Medi-Cal.

Most cancer patients and survivors have or anticipate medical debt, hitting young people, people of color, and low-income people the worst, according to a survey by a major cancer-action organization.

Voters in Georgia went to the polls on Tuesday to decide contested primaries for Congress, state legislature and local offices. How to read the voter turnout and election results?

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last month that would ban heat protections for workers. The federal government does not have laws protecting workers from extreme heat either.

As of 2024, California’s entitlement to health insurance for low-income people became a reality, and this year it has been extended to all undocumented immigrants, who were previously excluded. But are people responding, or is enrollment slow?

DACA immigrants are gaining access to subsidized health care through Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act marketplace under a new HHS rule. What should Dreamers know about this new benefit?

As tens of thousands of Mexicans living in the US have cast their ballot in Mexico’s presidential election, political observers explain the steps to vote.

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill last month that would ban heat protections for workers. The federal government does not have laws protecting workers from extreme heat either.

As Israeli troops continue a ground invasion on crowded cities in devastated Gaza, pro-Palestinians protests spread on college campuses

Arte Americas in Fresno showcases dozens of art works that legendary Chicana artist Yolanda López created between 1975 and 1980.

This month, the world commemorated Maternal Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental illnesses that affect women during pregnancy and within the first year after birth, called perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

For Mexicans living abroad, the June election has already arrived. Thousands have already mailed in their ballots.

Riding as part of a foreign aid package, the FEND OFF Fentanyl Act was signed into law. The legislation declares fentanyl trafficking a national emergency and plans to crack down on drug traffickers in an effort to help combat the opioid crisis.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently traveled around the state to tell people that all Californians are now eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal.

Marine life and fish populations are plummeting as a consequence of overfishing and destructive fishing practices. What are the biggest threats to our oceans and fisheries?

Mexican immigrant rights activist and Catholic priest Alejandro Solalinde visits Radio Bilingüe’s studios in Fresno, California.

A new executive has been chosen to join the founding leader of Radio Bilingüe as co-executive director as the community-based media organization opens the doors for the next generation of leaders.

Mexican folk dance groups from all over the US are meeting in Albuquerque this summer to celebrate 50 years of the Asociación Nacional de Grupos Folklóricos

Pro-palestinian protests are spreading through colleges across the US. Hundreds have been arrested. Students say they are angry at US continuing support for the bombing of civilians in Gaza.

This program includes highlights of the scheduled session. Also, on the eve of a deadline to clarify and restore the right to vote for thousands of Mexican emigres.

After Arizona's Supreme Court revived a Civil War-era law that bans virtually all abortions, state lawmakers passed a bill to repeal it. If the State Legislature does not block it, the law will soon go into effect.

A new executive has been chosen to join the founding leader of Radio Bilingüe as co-executive director as the national community-based media organization opens the doors for the next generation of leaders.

With marches for better wages in Hollywood, rallies at the site of the upcoming Republican convention, and other actions pro-immigrant demonstrators mark International Workers’ Day.

Troubadour extraordinaire Eduardo Peralta comes from his native Chile to join musicians and artists from the San Francisco Bay Area in celebrating the life and music of Rafael Manríquez

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su announced a new rule to strengthen protections for farmworkers.

The three candidates in Mexico’s presidential race will face off this weekend to debate "the route to Mexico's development."

On the heels of Earth Day, ocean conservation activists are participating this week in negotiations convened by the United Nations in Ottawa, Can, to agree on measures to curb plastic pollution, including in the oceans.

Powerful ag groups are spending millions on Spanish-language radio ads criticizing California’s card check law, in an effort to discourage farm workers from voting in union elections.

On the heels of Earth Day, community activists in Colorado meet to explore the role Latinos can play in the fight against climate change. They discuss the disproportionate impact the pandemic had on Latino frontline, essential workers...

A recent report shows that every legitimate study conducted on this topic demonstrates that non-citizen voting in federal and state elections is imperceptibly rare.

Latinos are more likely to engage in heavy drinking and suffer alcohol-related problems, but less likely to seek treatment. On Alcohol Awareness Month, substance use counselors join this program to talk about the risks of excessive alcohol drinking.

On Earth Day, environmental leaders from the Amazon, the Gulf South, and other communities come together in New York City, holding Citigroup, the world's second-largest funder of coal, oil and gas, responsible for environmental racism.

Just weeks away from the largest election in Mexico’s history, three presidential candidates are in the race to succeed popular President López Obrador. They are Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Alvarez Máynez. What are their proposals?

The dominant electoral narrative in the US is that the southern border is a danger zone because of the drugs and violence in Mexico and Central America.

As the election season unfolds, political candidates are more and more filling their campaign rhetoric with claims of a “migrant crime wave” and a “border bloodbath.”

Given the impact of climate change that affects the binational basin of the Colorado River, farmers in the Mexicali Valley reorient their work towards more sustainable and resilient agriculture.

USCIS announced it is extending work permits for 360 days for many immigrants while renewals are pending. Meantime, members of Congress, immigrant activists and business leaders are calling on President Biden...

Community health organizations in California are ramping up activities to reach out to people who could benefit from a new state law that gives all immigrants access to full scope Medi-Cal

On Tax Day, financial advisors share news and last-minute tips on tax returns. Also, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched the new Direct File Pilot Program

This week, the three Mexican presidential candidates Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Xóchitl Gálvez Ruiz and Jorge Alvarez Maynez faced off for the first of three 2024 presidential debates. This program includes highlights of the debate.

A group of outstanding poets joins this edition on occasion of National Poetry Month to celebrate poetry, play with words and engage listeners.

California voters recently approved Proposition 1, an initiative that seeks to overhaul mental health care, spend on housing and drug treatment programs, and get homeless people off the streets.

A proposed state budget in Colorado boosts funding for K-12 schools and higher education, capping tuition hikes at state universities.

As the election season unfolds, political candidates are more and more filling their campaign rhetoric with claims of a “migrant crime wave” and a “border bloodbath.”

Under a new California law, comprehensive Medi-Cal is now available to all people, including the undocumented.

The new Farm Bill is facing headwinds in Congress. Republicans who oppose increased spending in climate-related conservation farming practices

The first presidential debate of the 2024 elections in Mexico will take place this weekend from the INE headquarters in Mexico City. Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez and Jorge Álvarez Máynez will meet to debate education and health, the fight against corruption, and discrimination.

On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cover large areas of Mexico, the US, and Canada. This cosmic phenomenon is expected to help astronomers learn more about the wonders of the universe as well as inspire the next generation of astronomers, scientists, and engineers.

Under a new California law, comprehensive Medi-Cal is now available to all people, including the undocumented. People currently on emergency Medi-Cal benefits will automatically transition into full-scope Medi-Cal.

After the world court ordered Israel to ensure aid and halt famine in Gaza, and the UN Security Council demanded a ceasefire, Israeli forces continued launching raids on Gaza hospitals.

A federal court allowed the Biden administration’s parole program to remain in place, allowing people in the US to sponsor Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. An expert explains the impact of the decision.

On the heels of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, a drug policy expert joins this program to demystify issues related to drug use and addiction among youth. She discusses facts on drug prohibition and the crackdown on drug law violations, the overdose risk, the stigma on medication assisted treatment, and advocates for a health approach to drugs.

Fresno recently recognized as a historical site the place where the National Association of Farm Workers held their first convention in 1962, the event that gave birth to the organized farmworker movement.

This holiday edition features a conversation with Alvaro Carrillo Jr., son of legendary Mexican songwriter Alvaro Carrillo, author of dozens of popular ballads and boleros such as “Sabor a Mí,” “Luz de Luna,” “El Andariego,” and “La Mentira.”

Due to overfishing, pollution and climate change, the world’s oceans are becoming a dead zone for fish and marine life and could be depleted of life in this century. According to the United Nations, 90 percent of big fish populations are depleted. What are the specific causes of mass fish kills? How to protect the precious oceans? How can citizens get involved? A recognized advocate also discusses the White House ocean justice plans.

On National Nutrition Month, community dietitians raise awareness about the higher risk of obesity, diabetes and chronic health conditions among Latinos and the need to eat a well-balanced diet. Healthy food experts share tips on how to eat healthy on a budget and how foods impact our health.

Colorado’s Gov. Jared Polis launched a new greenhouse gas “roadmap” with the goal of reducing industry emissions and improving air quality. How green is the plan?

After California opened Medi-Cal to all undocumented immigrants in the state, a clinic in Los Angeles that serves uninsured immigrants and low-income families moved all its undocumented patients to full-scope Medi-Cal. What does it mean for the patients to go from restricted to full-scope health care coverage? How are they using the new benefits? What does it mean for the clinic to enroll thousands of patients in the Medi-Cal health plan? This archival program was originally aired on March 21, 2024.

Internationally acclaimed Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros talks about the release of a 40th anniversary edition of her national bestseller novel “The House on Mango Street”. Cisneros also talks about how she chose to have books instead of children, the joys and challenges of her life as a writer, her spiritual journey as “Budalupana”, her use of art to awaken people, her struggles with depression, and her message on International Women’s Day. She also reads selected poems from her new book, “Woman Without Shame”, including an unpublished poem. This archival program was originally aired on March 21, 2024.

With historic levels of federal funding available for rebuilding infrastructure, city leaders from across the country gathered in Washington to discuss their top priorities. Key issues include the rising costs of fuel and housing and increasing congestion and pollution. Mayors and council members from the National League of Cities join this program to discuss pressing issues facing their cities, including their struggle to house new migrants.

Traditional farmers and environmentalists meet in Mexico City to celebrate biodiversity based organic farming and …

Internationally acclaimed Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros talks about the release of a 40th anniversary edition of her national bestseller novel “The House on Mango Street”. Cisneros also talks about how she chose to have books instead of children, the joys and challenges of her life as a writer, her spiritual journey as “Budalupana”, her use of art to awaken people, her struggles with depression, and her message on International Women’s Day. She also reads selected poems from her new book, “Women Without Shame”, including an unpublished poem.

After California opened Medi-Cal to all undocumented immigrants in the state, a clinic in Los Angeles that serves uninsured immigrants and low-income families moved all its undocumented patients to full-scope Medi-Cal. What does it mean for the patients to go from restricted to full-scope health care coverage? How are they using the new benefits? What does it mean for the clinic to enroll thousands of patients in the Medi-Cal health plan?

After the round of primaries in Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio, the lines are drawn for November’s presidential election. What’s next in the primary season? What primaries to watch? How is the “uncommitted” protest vote impacting the Democratic primaries? Who will Nikki Haley’s supports back now? What to expect from young voters? What voters to watch towards November? This is part of our series “Hacia el Voto 2024.”

Voters go out to the polls in presidential primaries in swing state Arizona and red state Florida, as well as local and national primaries in blue Illinois, states with large and growing Latino electorates. Without Democratic presidential primary, only Republican voters can vote in Florida. Arizona, where a quarter of the state’s voters are expected to be Latino, is emerging again as a battleground state. What’s on the ballot? Who can vote? What races to watch? Where do candidates stand on key Latino issues? What’s at stake? This is part of our special series “Hacia el Voto 2024.”

In today’s primary election, voters decide the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees in four states: Arizona, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio. Florida’s ballot only includes the Republican candidate. Without competitive races, what to expect? Political analysts discuss the news developments. This edition is part of the “Hacia el Voto 2024” series.

The political power of the Latino vote has been steadily growing in Arizona, Florida and Illinois, with millions expected to cast ballots this year. As voters get ready to cast ballots in presidential primaries in Arizona and Florida, and primaries in Illinois and other states, how energized are Latinos to go out to vote? Where do the candidates stand on key Latino issues? This edition is part of the “Hacia el Voto 2024” series.

At least three million Mexicans are expected to be displaced and forced to migrate in the next three decades because of disaster emergencies such as floods and mega droughts exacerbated by climate change. What’s the outlook? How is Mexico preparing? These and other news are discussed with policy experts.

This is a conversation with freshman congresswoman Yadira Caraveo of Colorado, whose first bill in Congress targeted the rising threat of xylazine, a powerful tranquilizer linked to the escalating epidemic of overdoses. Caraveo, who is a doctor, talks about the devastating impact of fentanyl and meth overdoses among young Latinos and farm workers in Colorado’s rural communities and her plans to address the addiction epidemic.

The day after primary elections in Washington, Georgia and other states, reporters file stories on the results and analysts examine the road ahead for the major presidential campaigns and the impact expected from the Latino vote. This is a program of the series “Hacia el Voto 2024.”

One week after Super Tuesday, voters in Washington, Georgia, and other states hold presidential primaries. What’s the ambience in the voting polls? How motivated is the Latino voter to go out to the polls? How big are the efforts to get the Latino vote out? What are the expectations for this election? How do voting results work? This edition of Radio Bilingüe’s special series “Hacia el Voto 2024.” is hosted from the hub of an effort in Atlanta to mobilize Latino voters.

As voters cast their ballots to select each party’s nominee for president in Washington, Georgia, and other states, reporters file stories on the voter turnout, last-minute efforts to get out the vote, and the issues driving voters to the polls. Political analysts examine the growing clout of the Latino vote in these states and put these primaries in perspective. This program, part of the series “Hacia el Voto 2024,” is hosted remotely from the site of a campaign to mobilize Latino voters in Atlanta.

On the eve of presidential primaries in Washington, Georgia, and other states, reporters and analysts report and comment on news developments as voters cast their ballots to decide the nominee for president for each party. What are the issues on Latino voters’ minds? Are the major campaigns reaching out to Latino voters? What’s on the ballot? How does the presidential primary work in these states? This edition is part of the “Hacia el Voto 2024” series.

International Women’s Day is marked every March 8 to remember women’s historical fight for equality. As part of the commemoration, thousands march in Mexico City for gender equality and against violence against women, such as femicides and disappearances. In another story, farm worker advocates begin a three-day Farmworker Freedom Festival in Palm Beach, Florida, to highlight the historic human rights progress achieved through the Fair Food Program. The Festival will also reach out to consumers and food industry leaders to deal with poverty and abuse especially among those who harvest produce for fast food companies.

“Sones de Mariachi.” The Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos is launching a new album, “Sones de Mariachi,” featuring a mix of popular and lesser-known sones rooted in Western Mexico, the cradle of the mariachi tradition. The band leader, Jesús “Chuy” Guzman, talks about the album’s fresh arrangements and the upcoming performance at the Fresno Philharmonic.

Seven farmworkers and a pickup driver died in a crash on a rural road in Madera County. Most farmworkers traveling in a van were not wearing seatbelts. Community members are collecting donations for the families. What can we learn from this tragedy?

The day after the biggest primary day, reporters and analysts comment on the voting numbers and the exit polls. Among the topics to discuss: How did the voter turnout impact the election results? What can these results tell us about the road ahead towards the general election? What’s the outlook for California’s and Texas’ Senate races? Is Biden convincing doubters? Are “uncommitted” protest voters over Israel-Gaza making a dent? What’s the path forward for Haley? Is Trump clinching the nomination? What to expect from Trump’s bid in the face of legal battles? This is part of the series Hacia el...

Voters in sixteen states went to the primary polls on Super Tuesday. Millions of Latino voters were eligible to cast their ballot. How enthusiastic was the Latino voter turnout? What races are they expected to have an impact on? Who are the winners and who are the losers? How did the process work? What to learn from this voting day towards the general election? This is part of our series Hacia el Voto 2024.

It’s Super Tuesday in the US. Sixteen states are holding primaries, including California and Texas, the two states with the largest Latino population in the country. What role will Latinos play in the election? What issues are driving Latinos to the polls? Who is mobilizing to boost Latino voter turnout? How will voter turnout numbers impact the election results? How are hotlines assisting Spanish-speaking voters working? This is part of our series Hacia el Voto 2024.

It’s Super Tuesday in the US. Sixteen states are voting in the primaries. The Latino vote may be decisive in California, Colorado and Texas. Are Latino voters turning out to vote? What are the big choices in the ballots? What’s motivating and what’s stopping Latinos from voting? How to cast a ballot? What tools and hotlines are available to assist the Spanish-speaking voter? What are the rights of the voter on Election Day? This is part of our special series Hacia el Voto 2024.

On the eve of Super Tuesday, when California, Colorado, Texas and other states hold their 2024 primary elections, journalists and analysts discuss what’s on the ballot in each of those largely Latino states. What to know about voter guides, voter registration, early voting, and the new tools for voters. In California and Texas, voters will choose candidates for US President, US Senate, US Congress, and other offices and measures.

Today is the official kick off of the presidential race in Mexico. Presidential candidates hold events in their political strongholds. What are their campaign messages? What’s the feeling about presidential candidates and political parties among Mexican voters? This and other news developments are discussed in this edition.

Disinformation is reportedly getting worse each election season. Baseless claims of election fraud targeting noncitizens or voting by mail are common this year. Some campaigns are claiming that “immigrants are taking all our jobs.” Others are blaming health insurance programs expanded to immigrants in some states with “creating perverse incentives for illegal immigration.” Social scientists join this program to identify fake news and fact check and answer some common assertions geared to influence voters’ opinions.

As Super Tuesday looms, doctors and nurses set out to mobilize around civic health. Proposing that elections are critical for health care access, community health centers in Southern California are bringing early voting machines and Spanish-language voter guides to their clinics. The non-partisan campaign is known as “Mi Voto, Mi Salud.” On a related note, artist promoters are using Mexican music to get young citizens excited about voting. Big name artists are lending their voice to drive younger millennials and Gen-Z Latino voters to the polls, as part of the non partisan campaign “Grita.Canta.Vota.”

On March 5, Colorado will hold its primary election to decide only the presidential candidates for each party, as the nation waits for the U.S. Supreme Court verdict on Colorado’s decision to remove former President Trump from the state’s primary ballot. Meantime, how will the votes for Trump be counted? What do voters need to know? How critical will the Latino vote be in the 2024 elections? What matters to them? What do they want from policymakers?

Samaritans at the Arizona border are facing threats of arrest while Republican lawmakers advanced the “Arizona Invasion Act,” a bill similar to the embattled law in Texas that allows local and state police to arrest and expel suspected immigrants. How would this bill impact the daily lives of immigrants in Arizona?

Un año después de las inundaciones de Planada, el condado de Merced aprobó un fondo de 20 millones de dólares en ayudas estatales. ¿Cuál es el plan para distribuirlo entre los damnificados? Además, mientras nuevas tormentas azotan la zona, ¿qué se hace para evitar que el desastre se repita?

Línea Abierta, Radio Bilingüe’s flagship news program, premiered in the 1990s as the first program of its kind in the US public radio system. 29 years later this week, the program continues serving audiences around the nation, filling the gap as the only call-in talk show in Spanish in the nation’s public airwaves. What was the original vision? How to define its brand of journalism? How has it managed to survive and grow at a time when newsrooms are vanishing across the country? What are the challenges ahead? In this anniversary program, we hear testimonies from program hosts and listeners.

Poultry processing is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country due to the risk of amputations from heavy machinery, burns from hazardous chemicals and chronic injuries from repetitive motion, according to OSHA, the federal agency that enforces workplace safety regulations. In a recent case, an employee recently lost his life after falling into a poultry waste pit at an organic processing plant in San Joaquin Valley’s city of Sanger. A reporter followed up and interviewed several workers who complained about “dangerous” working conditions. She shares findings of her reporting.

After the state of California renamed Squaw Valley to Yokuts Valley in Fresno County, the County’s political leaders sued and lost the battle in court, when the judge agreed that the term “squaw” is considered a racist and sexist slur, particularly against Native women, and determined that the county lacked standing. Now the county board is using the ballot on March 5, asking the voters to give the board the power to reverse the name change. Local community leaders discuss the issue. This program includes voter information on early voting for the primaries in California, Colorado and Texas. This archival...

Mexico’s elections agency extended five days the deadline to register to vote for Mexicans living abroad who want to participate in Mexico’s 2024 elections. In other news, at least three million Mexicans are expected to be displaced and forced to migrate in the next three decades because of disaster emergencies such as floods and megadroughts exacerbated by climate change. These and other news are discussed with policy experts.

Opioid addiction and overdose death rates are rising faster among Latinos. This crisis is reaching rural areas, apparently because patients in rural areas were much more likely to receive opioid prescriptions than those in big cities. The Biden administration is urging housing agencies and community development organizations to make naloxone and other life-saving medications available to those most at risk. Where are the hotspots? How to identify opioid use disorder? Are Latinos able to access life-saving treatments? How to prevent and treat the epidemic?

The US Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Trump can appear on the ballot in Colorado, after the state’s Supreme Court ruled that the former president violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment when he incited violence on Jan 6. What are the signals of the court? How is this case impacting the primaries in Colorado?

As a federal court hears a motion to block Texas SB4, a new state law that allows local and state police to arrest and expel suspected immigrants, civil rights advocates escalate protests as part of a statewide campaign. In other news, Florida's SB1718 is described by many as an aggression to the immigrant's life since, among other things, it criminalizes the transportation of undocumented people from outside to inside the state and stipulates that driver's licenses granted by other states to undocumented people are no longer valid in Florida. Seven months since SB1718 went into effect on July 1, to...

On January 1, California enacted a new law that expands health care coverage for all low-income immigrants. Under the new law, all undocumented immigrants may qualify for full scope Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal Medicaid program. Before, they could only get Medi-Cal for medical emergencies. Are the newly eligible people showing up at the clinics? Are they getting enrolled? Do they have any concerns? Have they received the news?

On the eve of a crucial deadline, community leaders in the US and electoral officials call on Mexicans living abroad to pay attention to February 20. This is the deadline to show up at Mexican consulates to register to vote and get a voter ID. This is also the deadline to request the way to vote from abroad in the June 2024 election.

After the state of California renamed Squaw Valley to Yokuts Valley in Fresno County, the County’s political leaders sued and lost the battle in court, when the judge agreed that the term “squaw” is considered a racist and sexist slur, particularly against Native women, and determined that the county lacked standing. Now the county board is using the ballot on March 5, asking the voters to give the board the power to reverse the name change. Local community leaders discuss the issue. This program includes voter information on early voting for the primaries in California, Colorado and Texas.

This is a conversation with current members of Los Muecas, a Mexican band from the Romantic Wave era of the 1970s that was formed in the fields of the valley of Mexicali, created a unique keyboard sound, and hit the top of the charts in Mexico, the US, and Latin America with songs that combined traditional Mexican genres with Beatles-influenced modern rhythms. After several decades, the group continues performing and touring.

Workers on farms and ranches in the rural areas of Colorado are reporting growing cases of stress, anxiety and depression, contributing to make Colorado a state with one of the highest suicide rates in the country. To address this mental health crisis, state legislators are proposing measures to help farmworkers and rural communities with life-saving resources to prevent suicides and treat mental health issues. A journalist and community advocates are invited to discuss the issue and the bills.