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The Spanish-language press gives substantial coverage to President Obama’s announcement that he plans to send more National Guard troops to the border. Rumors that the Department of Justice will take action against Arizona’s SB 1070 also receive press, as does a new poll by America’s Voice shows that support for comprehensive immigration reform is stronger than support for the Arizona law.

The Spanish-language press covers continued civil-disobedience actions and protests against SB 1070 and for immigration reform. Political reporters wonder who’s setting the agenda in Washington, and Sheriff Joe Arpaio wants to boycott Sonora back.

Over the weekend, Spanish-language media outlets kept last week’s exchange about immigration between the First Lady and a young girl in the headlines. Elsewhere in the Spanish-language press, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano leaves the possibility open that ICE will not cooperate in enforcing Arizona law SB 1070, and a rise in civil disobedience around the country leaves many courageous young people facing deportation.

The Spanish-language media continues to be captivated by the seven-year-old girl who stood up to Michelle Obama on deportations this week. The Mexican president’s speech to Congress yesterday and continued protests across the nation for the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform are also top stories.

While Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s visit to Washington continues to receive coverage, the Spanish-language press’ attention was captured by the young girl who stole the show at a photo op for First Lady Michelle Obama by expressing fear for her undocumented mother. Various developments as Arizona counts down to the implementation of SB 1070 also grab a few headlines.