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By Mateo Restrepo

Colombian journalist focused on Latin American politics, opinion and the diaspora across the Americas.

54 published stories
Flight Cancellations in the US: Your Rights and Smart Backup Plans for 2026
Politics

Flight Cancellations in the US: Your Rights and Smart Backup Plans for 2026

US law requires airlines to fully refund canceled flights if you choose not to travel. Experts recommend booking early-morning flights and u

2 World Trade Center Construction Begins, Final Piece of Lower Manhattan's Skyline
Politics

2 World Trade Center Construction Begins, Final Piece of Lower Manhattan's Skyline

New York has approved the final construction of 2 World Trade Center, the last tower to complete the World Trade Center complex. The 55-stor

Economic Squeeze Forces Latino Families in the U.S. to Make Painful Choices
Politics

Economic Squeeze Forces Latino Families in the U.S. to Make Painful Choices

Since 2020, cumulative inflation has eroded the purchasing power of Latino families, who now need an extra $1,300 a month just to cover basi

U.S. Reschedules Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Means for Medical Access
Politics

U.S. Reschedules Cannabis to Schedule III: What It Means for Medical Access

The U.S. government has moved cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, acknowledging its medical potential. This change eases research rest

Southern California Emerges as the Aerospace Powerhouse for 2026 and Beyond
Politics

Southern California Emerges as the Aerospace Powerhouse for 2026 and Beyond

California's GDP hits $4.25 trillion, driven by Southern California's aerospace boom. For every company that leaves, four new tech startups

Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' Crater Triples in Size, Revealing Ancient Climate Secrets
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Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' Crater Triples in Size, Revealing Ancient Climate Secrets

A massive crater in Siberia known as the 'Gateway to Hell' has tripled its surface area over the last three decades. The Batagaika megaslump