By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Texas Apartment Rents Dip 2.1% in 2026, Offering Relief for Latino Renters
Texas apartment rents dropped 2.1% year-over-year to $1,238 in June 2026, driven by a surge in new multifamily construction. Latino renters
New York Funeral Scams: How Grief Fraud Targets Latino Families
New York authorities have issued an alert about a rise in funeral fraud targeting grieving families. Scammers clone funeral home websites an
Texas AI Adoption Reshapes Jobs: 10% of Firms Report Fewer Hires
A new Dallas Fed survey shows 10% of Texas firms using AI report reduced hiring needs. Two-thirds of companies now use AI for daily tasks li
New York Rent Freeze Gains Traction as Moody's Study Debunks Landlord Fears
A Moody's analysis shows a New York rent freeze would trigger very few multifamily loan defaults. The study undercuts landlord warnings of f
New York Renters May Soon Negotiate with AI, Not Humans
New York renters might soon interact with AI agents for leasing and maintenance. Industry leaders predict AI will handle everything from apa
Google's Parent Company Plans to Release Millions of Modified Mosquitoes in California to Fight Dengue and Zika
Alphabet's Debug project seeks EPA approval to release millions of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in California. The goal is to reduce p
CalFresh Cuts Threaten 260,000 in Los Angeles County: What Latino Families Need to Know
Nearly 260,000 Los Angeles County residents could lose CalFresh benefits due to new federal work rules. Latino families face unique challeng
Street Takeovers in Los Angeles Drop 56%, but Sheriff Warns Danger Persists
Street takeovers in Los Angeles County have dropped 56% thanks to speed bumps and increased patrols. But sheriff's deputies say the threat r
New York City Council Targets Grocery Price Hikes with New Bill
New York City Council members have introduced a bill to restrict how often grocery stores can change prices, aiming to curb dynamic pricing.
Miami Rents Drop Overall, but Downtown and Beach Neighborhoods See Increases
Miami rents have dropped overall, moving the city to sixth in national rankings. But Downtown and Miami Beach see increases of up to 9%. A s
World Cup 2026 Tourism Crisis: US Hotels Face 98,000 Job Losses Amid Latino Workforce Strain
International arrivals to the US fell 4.8% in early 2025, leading to 98,000 hospitality job losses. Latino workers in hotels and restaurants
AI Automation Threatens 110,000 NYC Jobs, Comptroller Warns
A landmark NYC Comptroller report warns that AI automation could wipe out 110,000 private-sector jobs by 2027. The city is urged to double i