By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Nevada Lake Las Vegas Mansions Sink, Sparking Lawsuit Over Unstable Soil
A lawsuit in Nevada claims nearly 90 luxury homes in the Del Webb neighborhood at Lake Las Vegas are sinking due to unstable soil. Residents
Imperial Valley Data Center Plan Sparks Water Scarcity Fears Among Latino Communities
A massive data center project in Imperial Valley, California, would use up to 2.84 million liters of water daily by 2028. Local Latino commu
California Primary June 2: Key Races and What Latino Voters Should Know
California holds its primary election on June 2, with top-two system advancing candidates to November. Key races include governor, insurance
Ted Turner, CNN Founder, Dies at 87 from Lewy Body Dementia
Ted Turner, the media pioneer who founded CNN and revolutionized 24-hour news, passed away at 87. His death was caused by complications from
Boston's Rent Crisis Pushes Latinos Out of Historic Neighborhoods
Over 50% of Latino tenants in Boston spend more than 30% of income on rent. Historic neighborhoods like East Boston and Mattapan are becomin
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise from Argentina kills three, leaves others ill
Three passengers have died and three others are seriously ill from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which bega
Miami's Billionaire Boom Pushes Young Talent Out of the City
Miami's luxury real estate boom, fueled by billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Ken Griffin, is creating a talent crisis. Young graduates f
California to Fine Autonomous Vehicle Makers for Traffic Violations
California's DMV has updated regulations to fine autonomous vehicle manufacturers for traffic violations. Authorities can now issue noncompl
Why Nevada Is Becoming the Top Destination for Californians Seeking Affordable Housing
Nevada attracts more Californians per capita than any other state, with savings averaging $672 per month on housing. The median home price i
Geopolitical Tensions Push Up Airfare to Latin America: What Travelers Need to Know
U.S.-Iran tensions have spiked fuel prices, forcing airlines like American, Delta, and United to raise fares. Round-trip flights from New Yo
New York's Car Insurance Squeeze: How Latino Drivers Can Cut Costs Now
New York car insurance premiums are up 6%, with annual costs averaging $4,000—$1,500 above the national average. Latino drivers in The Bronx
Indian Billionaire Offers to Move Pablo Escobar's Hippos to Sanctuary in Gujarat
Anant Ambani, an Indian billionaire, offers to finance the transfer of 70 hippos from Colombia to a sanctuary in Gujarat. The proposal aims