By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Texas Rental Market Hits Crisis Point: Middle-Class Families Priced Out Across Major Cities
Texas metros are now among the most unaffordable rental markets in the U.S., with rent-to-income ratios rivaling coastal hotspots. A surge i
California's New Recycling Law Will Raise Grocery Bills for Latino Families
California's Senate Bill 54, aimed at reducing single-use packaging, will raise grocery costs for households by $57 to $190 per year. The la
Rare Childhood Cancer Cases in Orange County Spark Pesticide Concerns
A cluster of rare childhood cancers in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, has residents demanding answers about pesticide use. Over 60 people may
California Utility Aid: Up to $1,800 for Overdue Bills – Apply Now
California residents can receive up to $1,800 to cover overdue electricity and gas bills through PG&E's Match My Payment and REACH programs.
Miami Beach Luxury Tower Sparks Sunlight Dispute Between Hotels
A $1 billion project to restore the historic Raleigh Hotel includes a 200-foot condo tower that would cast shadows on the Shelborne hotel's
Structural Flaws at Former Pfizer Tower Raise New York Real Estate Risk for Renters
A four-inch slab sag on the 21st floor of the former Pfizer headquarters has triggered emergency stabilization and evacuations. The incident
Puerto Rico's 125-Year Limbo: Why Statehood Remains Elusive
Puerto Rico has been a US territory for 125 years, but statehood remains blocked by Congress. Islanders hold US citizenship but lack preside
Miami's Magic City Innovation District Aims to Become AI Hub in Little Haiti
The Magic City Innovation District in Little Haiti plans 2,630 rental apartments and over 2 million square feet of office space. The project
Florida's New Gold and Silver Law: What It Means for Payments
Florida's new law permits voluntary gold and silver payments from July 2026, but federal rules still govern legal tender. Businesses face vo
Data Centers Can Boost Urban Communities When Cities Demand Fair Deals
Over 40 cities worldwide signed the Global Urban Data Centres Pact to ensure tech infrastructure serves local communities. Rio de Janeiro an
New Jersey's $1.8B AI Plant Sparks Latino Community Concerns Over Energy and Environment
A $1.8 billion AI plant in Kenilworth, New Jersey, is drawing protests from residents, including many in the Latino community, over its mass
Latino Economy in the U.S. Hits $4.4 Trillion, Outpacing Global Powers
The U.S. Latino economy reached $4.4 trillion in 2024, larger than the GDP of France, Brazil, or Japan. Growth is driven by construction, re