After intense negotiations, the massive infrastructure package finally made it through the Senate after 17 Republicans aligned with the Democrats. Civil society groups applauded the plan but warned that they will only support it if at the same time the Senate approves a human infrastructure plan that includes a large investment in social programs and immigration reform. Urgency on this matter grew after President Biden questioned the viability of including immigration issues in the final version of the infrastructure package. José López Zamorano brings the details from Washington.
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