By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Elon Musk Warns US Fiscal Path Leads to Bankruptcy, Citing $2 Trillion Deficit
Elon Musk warns the US is heading toward technical bankruptcy due to overspending and corruption. CBO data shows a projected $2 trillion def
Measles Alert at LAX: Fifth Case of 2026 Confirmed in Los Angeles County
A fifth measles case in Los Angeles County this year has been linked to LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal. Health officials urge trav
New York's Luxury Second Home Tax: What It Means for Latino Property Owners
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to tax luxury second homes aims to raise $500 million annually. The proposal affects condos and co-ops valued o
New MTA Cameras in Queens and Brooklyn Target Bus Lane Blockers
The MTA is activating automated fines on bus lanes in Queens and Brooklyn starting May 15. Cameras on buses will catch violators in real tim
Frank Vélez, 24, Becomes New Jersey's Youngest Mayor in Belleville Upset
Frank Vélez, 24, won the Belleville mayoral race with 59% of the vote, unseating incumbent Michael Melham. His campaign focused on responsib
Cruise Ship Health Risks: Hantavirus and Gastroenteritis Outbreaks on the Rise
Cruise ships are ideal environments for spreading diseases like hantavirus and gastroenteritis due to confined spaces and shared air. Recent
California Homeless Blogger Challenges Governor Candidates to Face Street Reality
Hannah Hartman, a college graduate turned homeless blogger, uses Instagram to challenge California governor candidates. She exposes shelter
Three New Yorkers Monitored After Hantavirus Scare on MV Hondius Cruise
Three New Yorkers are being monitored for hantavirus after an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The vessel had traveled from Argentina
New York Rent Freeze: Relief for Latino Tenants Now, But at What Cost?
Nearly two million rent-stabilized tenants in New York could see a rent freeze, offering immediate relief to Latino families who spend over
Arkansas Tax Cut Boosts Paychecks in 2026: What It Means for Latino Families
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a tax cut reducing the top rate from 3.9% to 3.7%, effective January 2026. The move returns
Elon Musk's $119 Billion Terafab Chip Megafactory in Texas: A Power Play for AI and Autonomy
Elon Musk unveils Terafab, a $119 billion chip megafactory in Grimes County, Texas, to power Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. The project, backed by
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Triggers Monitoring in Five U.S. States
The CDC is tracking passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak. The virus, spread through rodent fluids, has cau