By Mateo Restrepo
Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.
Manhattan Home Sellers Lose $24,000 as Luxury Market Cools
Manhattan is the only NYC borough where home sellers lose money, with a median loss of $24,000. Luxury condo oversupply and pandemic-era buy
For US Latinos, Pride in Country Persists Despite Economic Strain and Rights Concerns
A Navigator Research poll reveals that more than 80% of Latinos and Black Americans consider national pride a core value. Yet only 20% belie
New York Grocery Stores to Simplify Food Labels Under New Law
New York grocery stores will soon use clearer food labels under a new law. The change aims to cut household food waste by replacing confusin
Nevada's Lithium Boom Lures Californians Seeking a Fresh Start in the Desert
Nevada's workforce grew 1.9% from April 2025 to April 2026, the fastest in the nation. Lithium reserves and AI infrastructure fuel a corpora
Bay Area Drives California Home Prices to Record $930K Median
California's median home price reached a record $930,260 in May, driven by the Bay Area's $1.45 million median. San Francisco County saw a 2
Apple Price Hikes Loom as AI Chip Shortage Drives Up iPhone Costs
Apple is set to raise iPhone prices as a global shortage of DRAM chips, driven by AI demand, squeezes supply. The iPhone 18 lineup could see
Times Square Shooting After Knicks Parade Sparks Panic in New York
A shooting in Times Square on Thursday afternoon caused mass panic just hours after the Knicks championship parade. NYPD officers arrested o
New York Rent Vote Looms: Could Freeze or Hike Hit 1 Million Apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board will vote June 25 on rent hikes for one million stabilized apartments in New York. Tenants demand a freeze while l
Miami-Dade's Rising Cost of Living Pushes Essential Workers Out
More than 563,000 households in Miami-Dade are classified as ALICE—employed but unable to cover essentials. Rents have jumped from $1,454 to
Inglewood Residents Warned: Renting Driveways for 2026 World Cup Could Lead to Fines
Inglewood residents face strict warnings from city officials about renting driveways for the 2026 World Cup. Unauthorized parking operations
New York's Top Counties Slip Out of Reach for Working Families
Nassau and Westchester counties top quality-of-life rankings but remain financially out of reach for many working families. Rising housing c
New York Moves to Ban Dynamic Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores
New York lawmakers have passed the Single Fair Price Act, banning grocery stores from using personal data and dynamic pricing algorithms to