Economic Crisis in Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico is facing an unprecedented fiscal crisis with a debt of more than 70 billion dollars and an unemployment rate above 12 percent. The federal government has not approved a rescue plan. Lawmakers and politicians from the island demand an urgent economic response, not only from Congress, but also through immediate executive actions by President Barack Obama. José López Zamorano has more from the nation’s capital.
Is the Latino Vote Making an Impact? – The primaries begin this Monday, to decide who will be the presidential candidate from each political party. The numbers of Latino voters are growing rapidly, and they are positioned to become a strong force in key states in this year’s elections. Radio Bilingüe’s director Samuel Orozco spoke with executive director of the Southwest Voter Registration and Education Project, Antonio González, about the power of the Latino vote.
The Politics Behind Nutritional Guidelines – The most recent nutritional guidelines set by the government to eat healthier were applauded by the meat industry and received with mixed feelings by health experts. Scientists had warned the government about the huge risks of eating red and processed meats and sugary drinks. Marco Vinicio González presents the analysis of one of the members of the advisory committee.
