 Edición Semanaria de Noticiero Latino |
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May 2003
May 2nd | Listen to the program
FUND FOR SOLDIERS - President Bush announced on Thursday the end of major combat in Iraq. Almost simultaneously, a new foundation emerges, which seeks to help families of soldiers that need more assistance than that offered by the armed forces. The Guerrero Azteca Foundation, operates from Southern California, but it has extended its support to families of Latino soldiers in several U.S. states. Marco Vincio Gonzalez reports.
FARMERS PACT - A new national agreement for Mexico's small farmers was signed this week. The agreement was signed, after numerous and energetic demonstrations throughout the country, and several weeks of negotiations with federal officials. The government considers the new pact as an accomplishment, however, the main agricultural organizations say that this is only the beginning. Among issues still pending, is the renegotiation of the agricultural section of NAFTA'. Raul Silva reports from Mexico City.
BINATIONAL EFFORTS - Researchers from Mexico and California announced the beginning of an ambitious project to stop the spread of AIDS among migrant workers and their families. During the presentation of the new project, researchers highlighted that AIDS infections are becoming more common in Mexico's rural areas, where migration to the U.S. is high. Thus, researchers say that in order to achieve results, efforts to stop HIV infections should include binational cooperation. Marc Breindel reports from Sacramento, California.
May 9th | Listen to the program
NATURALIZED SOLDIERS - The House Judiciary Committee approved provisions to ease the naturalization process for immigrant soldiers and some of their family members. The House of Representatives will discuss this measure in upcoming days. Congresswoman Hilda Solis, (D-CA) originally proposed this measure. Solis says she is pleased by the Judicial Committee’s decision, however she is disappointed because the proposal does not fully address the needs of immigrant families. Our correspondent in Washington, DC, Patricia Guadalupe, spoke with Congresswoman Solis about her goal.
FARM WORKER’S HOUSING - Despite the billions of dollars that are generated by California’s agriculture, providing housing for the thousands of migrant workers that labor every year in the state’s fields is still a nearly impossible mission. However, there are some promising efforts. One such case is in Napa Valley, where a new migrant shelter will help some farm workers confront the obstacles they face when looking for a place to live. Araceli Martínez reports.
MAYAN HEART - American anthropologist Robert Laughlin has dedicated a great part of his life studying the indigenous culture of the Tzotziles, indians in Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas. This experience has helped him to create a cultural bridge between the U.S. and Mexico. The most recent example of Laughlin’s dedication is his translation of the Diccionario del Corazón, or Dictionary of the Heart, a book about profound feelings, as classified by the Tzotziles. Our correspondent in Mexico, Raúl Silvia, shares this report.
May 16th | Listen to the program
MOTHER UNDER DEPORTATION - Leticia Solís de Cortés, like many immigrants, faces an order of deportation. However, Leticia's uncertainty is compounded. Her son is quartered in a North Carolina military base, and her husband has already been deported. Correspondent in San Diego, Marco Vinicio González, spoke to Mrs. Cortés about her plight.
NUEVO SAN JUAN REBIRTH - After being destroyed by the eruption of the Paricutín volcano, Nuevo San Juan has come back as part of the global economy. Located in the Mexican state of Michoacan, this indigenous town has found that nowadays it can successfully apply their ancestral means of production. Our correspondent Kent Patterson visited Nuevo San Juan and prepared this report, narrated by Guadalupe Carrasco.
DIABETIC FARM WORKER - As many Latinos that suffer from diabetes, Norberto Pineda faces the daily challenge of controlling his illness. Norberto lives in Madera County, in California's Central Valley, and has mostly relied on agricultural jobs. In a with reporter Cecilia Reyes, Pineda credits his family's support for his success.
May 23rd | Listen to the program
TAX CUT APPROVED - Congress reached an agreement to hand President Bush a bill calling for $350 billion in tax cuts. Although the amount is less than the initial $750 billion sought by the President, it is a victory for the administration, because it is the second tax reduction in two years. However, as Patricia Guadalupe reports, some legislators are still reluctant.
MIGRANTS AND DEPRESSION - Often, farm workers that reach U.S. agricultural fields, suffer from depression. Although the problem has been detected for quite some time, affordable care from most clinics is scarcely available for these migrants. This situation may worsen due to the announced cuts to healthcare budgets. Araceli Martinez reports from Northern California.
NO MORE ALCOHOL - Indigenous communities in Mexico's Huasteca region, have significant problems of povert and alcoholism. However, the municipality of Akismon is now changing. Tired of dealing with alcoholic husbands, the women decided to get to work in order to ban the sale of alcohol in their communities. Silvia Parra reports.
May 30th | Listen to the program
YOUNG LEADER - Several days ago, Beatriz Guzman, a young woman from Janitzio, Michoacan traveled to New York to speak about her experience in living between her indigenous world and the national Mexican culture. Beatriz Guzman participated in a forum organized by the United Nations Children's Fund. After her presentation, the young girl spoke with our correspondent Marco Vinicio Gonzalez, about her role as a youth leader in the strengthening her community.
LATINAS AND CANCER - Latinas in California are three times more likely to suffer from cervical cancer, compared to non-Hispanic women. Currently, Stanford University, California Cancer Research Program and Casa Samaritana investigate why there are higher numbers of Latinas affected by this type of cancer. Our reporter, Araceli Martinez reports from San Francisco.
LA COLMENITA - Cuba's National Children's Theatre Company recently toured California. The group had a double mission: to collect funds for handicapped boys and girls in their country and, with their happiness, help lighten the uneasiness of war. Speaking with our correspondent, Silvia Parra in San Francisco, La Colmenita's founder described how the group works with children who had no previous experience in the arts.