On First Anniversary of New North American Trade Agreement, Disputes with Mexico Settled – To mark the first anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement between Mexico, the US and Canada, trade representatives from the three countries met this week in Mexico City. The ministers agreed that, despite the pandemic, the so-called USMCA has bolstered the economies of the member countries. However, it has also tested labor protection mechanisms. The ministers discussed two complaints filed by the United States against Mexico for labor disputes and new challenges in agriculture and energy. Citali Sáenz brings us the details from Mexico City.
Heat Wave in Northwest Threatens Farm Workers – A deadly heat wave is scorching states in the Northwest. Temperatures have broken all-time records and caused dozens of deaths, as well as power outages and damage to roads. The extreme weather has prompted calls for federal and state measures to protect migrant workers from dangerous exposure to heat. Ruben Tapia prepared this report.
Doctors in US and Mexico Treat Refugees on the Tijuana Border – Doctors in California are volunteering alongside their Mexican colleagues to address the medical needs of more than 2,000 refugees awaiting asylum crammed into tents in a park along the Tijuana border. However, their resources are wearing thin as new groups of immigrants continue to arrive. Heidi de Marco visited the border and reports on the medical care and hope that these Good Samaritans provide.
