By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
2 World Trade Center Construction Begins, Final Piece of Lower Manhattan's Skyline
New York has approved the final construction of 2 World Trade Center, the last tower to complete the World Trade Center complex. The 55-stor
Economic Squeeze Forces Latino Families in the U.S. to Make Painful Choices
Since 2020, cumulative inflation has eroded the purchasing power of Latino families, who now need an extra $1,300 a month just to cover basi
U.S. Reschedules Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Means for Medical Access
The U.S. government has moved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical potential. This change eases research rest
Southern California Emerges as the Aerospace Powerhouse for 2026 and Beyond
California's GDP hits $4.25 trillion, driven by Southern California's aerospace boom. For every company that leaves, four new tech startups
Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' Crater Triples in Size, Revealing Ancient Climate Secrets
A massive crater in Siberia known as the 'Gateway to Hell' has tripled its surface area over the last three decades. The Batagaika megaslump