Hispanic Community May 2020

Spanish-Language Virus Information Campaign

Four students at the University of Arizona are launching a Spanish-language COVID-19 information campaign. The students have gained financial backing from the CDC.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Biden Hires César Chávez’s Granddaughter

Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of César Chávez, is a new adviser on Joe Biden campaign. She is to help with Latino outreach and building out its operation in the states.

Global May 2020

US Heightens Border Enforcement

The following article explores the latest news regarding the pandemic, including the indefinite extension of a policy that quickly expels most migrants stopped along the border.

Health Care May 2020

Is Your Private Medical Info Being Shared?

If you’ve been tested for COVID-19 and tested positive, your address and even your name could have been shared with EMTs, firefighters and the police depending on what state you live in.

Global May 2020

$1.3B Contract For Border Wall Awarded

The largest border wall construction contract to date has been awarded to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co. The $1.3 billion contract is to build a 42-mile section of wall in Arizona.

Global May 2020

Should You Watch The NASA, SpaceX Launch?

NASA will be conducting its first home launch in a decade, which would normally attract hundreds of thousands of spectators. COVID-19, however, may change that.

Global May 2020

Could Smaller Colleges Benefit Amid Pandemic?

Bigger may not always be better according to some smaller colleges and universities in Kansas City who say their size may help them weather the pandemic.

Health Care May 2020

Poll: 50% Of Americans Would Get Virus Vaccine

A recent poll shows 1 in 5 Americans would refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Of those surveyed who said they wouldn’t get vaccinated, 7 in 10 expressed worries about safety.

Hispanic Community May 2020

Venezuela May See Rise In COVID-19

Experts are warning that Venezuela may soon see a rise in COVID-19 cases and concerns about the country’s healthcare system include a lack of running water in some hospitals.

Global May 2020

US Death Toll Tops 100,000; Layoffs Hit 41M

As businesses in the U.S. gradually begin reopening or make plans to, the death toll from COVID-19 reaches 100,000 and total layoffs since mid-March reach roughly 41 million.

Hispanic Community May 2020

More Details Surface On Failed Venezuela Raid

New information has come out about the failed Venezuela raid that intended to unseat President Nicolás Maduro, including a connection to the late Hugo Chávez.

Financing May 2020

US Consumer Spending Sinks By Record 13.6%

Although online shopping has increased, consumer spending at brick and mortar stores, which makes up the majority of consumer spending in the U.S., has plummeted because of COVID-19.

Global June 2020

Latin America Sees Virus Surge

Latin American has become the latest epicenter of COVID-19; health experts are warning that the virus cases are still rising. In Paris, however, lockdown restrictions are easing.

Hispanic Community June 2020

Spain: Deaths Up 24% In 2020 So Far

Deaths have increased in Spain in 2020 by 24%. This translates to nearly 44,000 more people dying since the beginning of this year compared to this same time in 2019.

Financing June 2020

1.9 Million Seek Jobless Aid

Around 1.9 million people in the United States applied for unemployment aid last week even as reopenings slow layoffs.