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IMMIGRATION PROTESTS ERUPT ACROSS CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, OREGON
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Southern California, Texas, and Oregon on Sunday to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump’s proposed mass deportations.
In what became a show of defiance against the administration’s controversial immigration policies, protesters filled the streets of major cities, with many waving Mexican flags and holding signs condemning Trump’s approach to immigration.
TRADE WARS: TARIFFS SLAPPED ON MEXICO, CANADA
President Donald Trump is moving forward with his controversial plan to impose tariffs on imports from key trading partners, escalating trade tensions and raising questions about the impact on U.S. consumers.
On Saturday, Trump signed an executive order that imposes a 25% tariff on imports from both Mexico and Canada, alongside a 10% duty on goods from China.
Energy resources from Canada, however, will face a lower tariff rate of 10%. These new tariffs are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday, though there is no clear timeline for when they might be lifted or reduced.
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PODCAST: DISCUSSING THE GOP AND IMMIGRATION
In this episode, Brandon sits down with former GOP Congressional Candidate Peter Hernandez to discuss the future of the Republican Party and Trump's heavy handed immigration approach.
Join us as we break down the legal complexities, the historical context of the 14th Amendment, and the potential impact of this bold move on U.S. immigration policy.
HISTORY: THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR EXPLAINED
The Mexican American War is one of the defining moments in the history of the United States, and yet one of the most misunderstood.
Almost 200 years after the fact, and five generations later, it still causes pridefulness, resentment or apathy, depending on the side you´re talking with.
But even the most indifferent on both sides of the border has something to say about this historic war.
EL PASO GEARS UP FOR GRAND OPENING OF MEXICAN AMERICAN CENTER
El Paso is set to open the doors to its highly anticipated Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) on March 22, offering a new space to celebrate and honor the city's Mexican American heritage.
The MACC is the result of the 2012 Quality-of-Life Bond, which was overwhelmingly supported by voters. With a budget of nearly $16 million, the project is being led by the City’s Capital Improvement Department.
TRUMP MOVES TO REVOKE STATUS OF BIDEN-ERA MIGRANTS
The Trump administration is set to revoke the legal status of thousands of migrants who entered the U.S. under a program launched by President Biden, a move that could affect over 530,000 individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, according to internal government documents.
The proposal, revealed in an unpublished notice, seeks to terminate a Biden-era policy that allowed migrants from these four Latin American countries to legally enter the U.S. through a sponsorship program.
MEXICAN STARTUP TURNS PLASTIC TO FUEL
A Mexican startup is tackling the Gulf Coast city of Boca del Río’s plastic waste problem by turning trash into fuel.
With less than 10% of global plastic being recycled, Petgas is pioneering a method that transforms discarded plastics into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.
The company has developed a machine that uses pyrolysis, a process that breaks down plastic using high heat in an oxygen-free environment, to convert waste into usable energy.
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