New Mexico Battles Nation’s Largest Wildfire – New Mexico is devoting all of its emergency funds to fighting huge wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents. However, those funds are not enough. For this reason, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has asked President Biden to declare a state of emergency. Ruben Tapia brings us the details.
What Will be the Role of Latinos in this Month’s Georgia Primary? – With Georgia’s primary election just a couple of weeks away, Republican polls indicate that Governor Brian Kemp, who is seeking re-election, will defeat former Senator David Perdue, who is backed by former President Trump. Thus, Kemp is likely to face Democrat Stacey Abrams, a former state legislator who nearly defeated him four years ago, for a second time this November. From Atlanta, Yemille Castejón joins us to speak about the elections and the weight that the Latino vote could have.
Mexican President Makes First Tour of Central America and the Caribbean – On his first official tour in Latin America, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will visit several Central American countries and Cuba. The Mexican president said he will seek cooperation to boost development and economic integration with his neighbors. Analysts say he is seeking to recover his leadership in the region, which was diminished by recent governments. The tour began in Guatemala, where María Martin has the report.
