Israel sent troops into Lebanon as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran widened, and some of Iran's Gulf neighbors warned that Iran's retaliatory fire could draw them into the spreading conflict.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, Latinos and Latinas have been essential workers on the front lines, doing jobs that can't be done through Zoom meetings from the comfort of home. They are keeping the economy going while risking their lives. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama and José Andrés join CBS News' Adriana Diaz to discuss the ways they have helped others during this difficult time. They also provide us with key information on how the Latinx community can get through the COVID-19 pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
Undocumented immigrant farm workers in the United States are feeling the impact of this pandemic and they do not qualify for much help from our government. The group Doctors Without Borders recently joined efforts in Immokalee, Florida, to help provide crucial medical help. An outbreak among these workers would affect the economics of not just our food supply chain, but of many families in Latin America who rely on their wages. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
The pain and concern of Latinos and Latinas nationwide is being felt in Washington, D.C., where Florida Senator Marco Rubio co-authored the Paycheck Protection Program, which aims to help keep people employed. There are also local politicians like New York State Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, who's filling the gaps and getting creative to meet the needs of her constituents in Queens. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
