By: Melissa Dorame, Reporter Mexicali, B. C.- On July 30, in a virtual session, the bill or opinion number 51 that recognizes same-sex marriage returned to Congress. The initiative was rejected once again with 16 votes in favor, 6 against it, and 3 abstentions. On July 24, 2020, it was …
August, 2020
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1 August
The USMCA will trigger investment, growth and a better bilateral relationship
By: Ellie Burgueño After a long wait, the USMCA entered into force on July 1 of this year. What was even seen as something a little far from reality is now a fact. And to seal the treaty in a more personal way, President Donald Trump extended an invitation to …
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1 August
Imperial County Response to COVID-19
-Editorial Luis Plancarte was appointed chairman of the board of Imperial County for 2020 not knowing he would face as the leader of the county the most challenging time of this generation. Plancarte works along with county staff and employees to make sure the county continues with their services while …
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1 August
Despite the Coronavirus Crisis, Remittances Shipments to Mexico Increase in 2020
By: Dr. Alejandro Díaz-Bautista, Economist (Ph.D.). During 2020, poverty in Mexico will increase due to the coronavirus health crisis, despite the shipment of remittances by Mexican countrymen. The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) reported that the total remittances sent to Mexico during the month of May were 3,379 million dollars despite …
July, 2020
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31 July
No Deal Reached On Unemployment Benefit Extension
-Editorial The White House offered a short-term extension Thursday of a $600 weekly unemployment benefit that has helped keep families and the economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Democrats rejected it, saying President Donald Trump’s team failed to grasp the severity of the crisis. Democratic leaders panned the idea …
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31 July
USCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational Needs
WASHINGTON—Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule that adjusts fees for certain immigration and naturalization benefit requests to ensure U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recovers its costs of services. Unlike most government agencies, USCIS is fee funded. Fees collected and deposited into the Immigration Examinations Fee Account fund nearly …
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31 July
REPS. VARGAS AND RUIZ’S SALTON SEA RESTORATION LANGUAGE INCLUDED IN WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
Washington, D.C. – This week, language submitted by Reps. Vargas (CA-51) and Ruiz (CA-36) was included in the Water Resources Development Act for Salton Sea restoration efforts. The legislation will help carry out water resource development projects and a study for the construction of a perimeter lake to restore the …
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30 July
The Academy Recommends “Garden Party” as A Must-Watch Short Film
-Editorial The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recommends Garden Party as the short film that should be seen this weekend. The animated short film, Garden Party, a group of frogs and toads make themselves comfortable in an abandoned villa. Slowly, the mystery of the owner’s whereabouts unfolds. Made …
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30 July
California Puts Money Back into the Pockets of Millions of Californians Amid COVID-19 Recession
-Editorial Governor Gavin Newsom announced that over $1 billion has gone back into the pockets of more than 3.6 million working Californians and their families through the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). He also announced that Californians will get the raise they deserve, …
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29 July
Calexico City Council Approves Conversion of Hollies Hotel for Seniors and Vulnerable Population
-Editorial The Calexico City Council approved a conditional use permit for a proposed conversion of the Hollies Hotel into an affordable senior and homeless living facility. The approved resolution calls for the conversion of 43 Hotel rooms at the Hollies Hotel located at 801 Imperial Avenue and the existing 16 …
