Week # 28-96, Air Date 7/7/1996 - 7/13/1996

Segment #1 : Analysis: U.S Latin American Foreign Policy. Reporter James Garcia analyzes the status of U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America in this election year. 4:48

Subject Types: Elections; Other - Politics; Politics

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Segment #2: Musical Profile: Mariachi Singer Nydia Rojas. Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa speaks with Mariachi singer Nydia Rojas, a 16 year old musical sensation from Los Angeles. 7:09

Subject Types: Arts - Music

Locations: U.S. Regions - West; States - California

Segment #3: Tough Times for Mariachis. Reese Erlich reports from San Francisco on the economic difficulties many local Mariachi musicians face as they make their music. 4:07

Subject Types: Arts - Music; Economics

Locations: U.S. Regions - West; States - California

Segment #4: Bending Steel: Essay By Carmen Agra Deedy. Commentator Carmen Agra Deedy tells a story about a wedding ring made of steel, which symbolizes the love between her Cuban mother and father, 2:58

Subject Types: Cultural - Personal

Locations: Non-U.S. Regions - Cuba