Economy
(Español) Aprueba el Senado acuerdo comercial entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá
(Español) “Sindicatos se sintieron alentados por el acuerdo, que podría ayudar a evitar que los empleos estadunidenses y canadienses vayan a mercados con salarios más bajos en México o Asia… el 30% de los automóviles deben ser fabricados por trabajadores que ganen 16 dólares por hora, 3 veces el salario en México”.
(Español) Explosivo crecimiento de empresas latinas a pesar de remar contracorriente
(Español) Si se tratara como a un país la economía de los latinos en Estados Unidos, sería la 8va economía más grande del mundo.
Latino Businesses Fast Growth. Also, Washington Paid Family Leave.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 PROGRAM # 8773 12:00 PM PT Latino Businesses Fast Growth. Despite the fact that Latino businesses have a hard time to access capital and face barriers to financing through bank loans, they are the fastest growing business sector in the US. What are the driving forces behind this explosive growth? A researcher […]
The Year in Review.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 PROGRAM # 8771 12:00 PM PT The Year in Review. News reporters and commentators discuss some of the news stories that made headlines on Línea Abierta during 2019. Highlights include the impeachment of Trump, the mass shooting in El Paso, the battle in the courts for DACA and against the “public charge” […]
(Español) Las grandes corporaciones, reales beneficiarias de la reforma fiscal de Trump
(Español) A dos años de distancia de que los referidos recortes de impuestos se convirtieron en ley, su impacto se está volviendo claro: “Las compañías continúan transfiriendo cientos de miles de millones de dólares a ultramar”.
Impeached. Also, New Free Trade Deal.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 PROGRAM # 8765 12:00 PM PT Impeached. In a historic vote, the House impeached Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of congress. Trump was charged with trying to corrupt the US elections in what Rep. Nydia Velazquez called a “geopolitical shakedown.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will not send the […]
Child Care, Vital Help for Homeless Families
Being homeless is very difficult for anyone, but it is even harder for those with small children. Instability and uncertainty greatly affect children, especially in their early school years.
Historic Impeachment Vote. Mexico’s Former Top Cop Behind Bars. New Free Trade Deal.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 PROGRAM # 8762 12:00 PM PT Historic Impeachment Vote. A full House vote is expected this week on the Articles of impeachment against President Trump passed by the House Judiciary Committee. This is a report about the debate in the House. Guest: José López Zamorano, News Contributor, Washington, DC. Mexico’s Former Top […]
Climate Crisis Summit. Legalization for Farmworkers. Public Banking Law.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 PROGRAM # 8758 12:00 PM PT Climate Crisis Summit. Warning that the planet is burning and that we are nearing the point of no return, leaders from around the world meet in Madrid to discuss global action on climate change. In the absence of the US President, Nancy Pelosi led a high […]
(Español) Pasa la Cámara ley que traería alivio a los trabajadores del campo indocumentados
(Español) “Este es un momento histórico para comunidades agrícolas no sólo de California sino de todo EE UU. Los campesinos son parte de nuestras comunidades y las personas más trabajadoras…”.