By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Meta Cuts 1,400 Washington Jobs to Fund AI Push, Reshaping Tech Workforce
Meta has laid off nearly 1,400 employees in Washington State, part of a global 10% workforce cut. The tech giant is reallocating resources t
US Housing Market Correction: 8 Cities Where Prices Are Expected to Drop in 2026
A combination of post-pandemic overbuilding, rising insurance costs, and stagnant wages is driving a housing market correction in several US
Bad Bunny: Reggaeton as Resistance and the Voice of Puerto Rico
Bad Bunny's activism spans from denouncing corruption in Puerto Rico to defending trans rights and protesting ICE raids. He uses reggaeton a
YouTuber Arrested for Landing on North Sentinel Island Explains His Diet Coke 'Gift'
American YouTuber Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested by Indian authorities after illegally landing on North Sentinel Island. He clai
The Great Housing Reset: How Home Prices Are Stabilizing Across the U.S.
The U.S. housing market is undergoing a necessary recalibration, with prices stabilizing after pandemic-era surges. Buyers regain negotiatin
Texas Apartment Market Booms as Renters Flock to Sun Belt Cities Like Houston and Dallas
Texas is bucking national trends by drawing tens of thousands of new renters, thanks to a construction boom and strong job growth. Cities li
New US Treasury Rules Could End Anonymous All-Cash Home Purchases
The US Treasury proposes new rules to end anonymous all-cash home purchases, aiming to curb money laundering. Buyers in cities like New York
Los Angeles Launches Public Blacklist of Worst Rental Properties to Combat Tenant Abuse
Los Angeles launched a public dashboard listing the 100 worst rental properties for tenant abuse. Since 2013, over 115,000 complaints have b
Memorial Day Beach Warning: Fecal Bacteria Found at Popular Florida, California, and Hawaii Spots
Surfrider Foundation warns of high fecal bacteria at beaches in Florida, California, and Hawaii. Miami Beach, Imperial Beach, and Oʻahu are
California's Housing Market Hits Record $914K, Pushing Working-Class Latinos Out
California's median home price hit a record $914,810, fueled by luxury sales. Working-class families, including many Latinos, are being pric
NYC Braces for Up to 22 Days of Extreme Heat During 2026 World Cup
Climate projections show New York City could see 16 to 22 days above 90°F during the 2026 World Cup. RealFeel temperatures may exceed 100°F
Manhattan Rents Top $5,000 a Month, Squeezing Latino and Working-Class Tenants
Manhattan rents have surpassed $5,000 a month for the first time, driven by a 25% drop in available apartments. The crisis is hitting Latino