DACA under attack again
Federal judge declares program illegal, blocks new applications By Roberta Pardo On July 16, a federal judge in Texas blocked an Obama-era program protecting undocumented immigrants who had arrived in the United States as children from deportation, halting the program’s ability to accept new applicants.In his 77-page opinion, district court Judge Andrew Hanen concluded that […]
Mexico’s president tests positive for COVID-19
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador tested positive for COVID-19, he announced in a tweet Sunday (Jan. 24).“I regret to inform you that I am infected with Covid-19,” he tweeted. “The symptoms are mild but I am already under medical treatment. As always, I am optimistic. We will all move forward.”Lopez Obrador, 67, has long […]
Biden sworn in as 46th U.S. President
By Angie Baldelomar Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th U.S. president on Wednesday (Jan. 20), taking the oath of office at an inauguration unlike any other in the country’s history.Unlike past swearing-in ceremonies, the new president took office before a National Mall that was cleared of observers — both for security reasons after […]
MLK’s daughter continues work against racism after Capitol riots
By Tere SiqueiraThis Friday (Jan. 15), millions of Americans will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But racism experts would probably agree there is an air of tension in the country as the annual holiday approaches.This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls nine days after violent President Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington, […]
Biden team plans virtual inauguration as worry emerges over more protests
By Roberta PardoJoe Biden will be sworn in as U.S. president next week.But in lieu of the normal in-person festivities, his inaugural committee is producing a TV special for the night of his inauguration on Jan. 20, according to Politico.Starting at 8:30 p.m., the 90-minute program — dubbed “Celebrating America” — will air on broadcast […]
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia giving Democrats Senate control
By Roberta Pardo Democrats obtained the majority in the U.S. Senate after winning both seats in the Jan. 5 Georgia Senate runoffs, as final votes were counted on Wednesday (Jan. 6).Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler. He will become the first Black senator in Georgia’s history and only the 11th Black senator […]
Peaceful protests at Kansas Statehouse as pro-Trump extremists breach U.S. Capitol
By Roberta PardoTrump supporters moved into the Kansas Statehouse on Wednesday (Jan. 6) afternoon to protest election results, KSNT first reported, as pro-Trump extremists breached into the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. and forced the building on lockdown.The protesters in Kansas gathered inside the first floor of Topeka’s capitol rotunda and, unlike D.C., they remained […]
Joe Biden projected to be the next US President
By Angie Baldelomar After days of waiting for results, the race was finally called on Nov. 7 after Biden had secured the electoral votes needed to win, with a projected 290 votes in the Electoral College to Trump’s 214, according to The Associated Press (AP). At press time, the AP had not yet determined the […]
KCMO mayor confirms new city manager, gives other city updates
By Angie Baldelomar Kansas City, Missouri’s city manager search has ended. On Oct. 29, the City Council voted 9-4 to appoint Brian Platt as the new city manager, Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas confirmed the appointment Oct. 30 during an update call with Dos Mundos. Platt, the city manager for Jersey City, New Jersey, […]
Marshall wins Senate race; Parson wins MO governor’s race
By Roberta Pardo After a night that was expected to yield more surprises than usual elections, the results in many races Tuesday (Nov. 3) in Kansas and Missouri ultimately turned out as predicted. In Kansas, Republican Rep. Roger Marshall won his bid for the U.S. Senate, defeating Democrat Barbara Bollier 53.8% to 41.3%. In the […]