By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Miami's Cost of Living Surpasses New York: What It Means for South Florida Families
Miami's cost of living has surpassed New York City, making South Florida the second most expensive region in the U.S. after San Francisco. H
Nail Polish Remover Scam: How Criminals Are Erasing Checks and Draining Accounts
Criminal rings are using acetone to erase ink from stolen checks, rewriting them for larger amounts. The US Postal Inspection Service report
Florida Public Schools Tighten Open Enrollment: What Latino Families Need to Know
Florida public schools have eliminated automatic open enrollment for families seeking schools outside their residential zone. Parents must n
California's New Recycling Law Will Raise Grocery Bills for Latino Families
California's new environmental law will require manufacturers to pay fees for non-recyclable packaging starting August 2026. Households coul
Cameron County Bets Big on Autonomous Shipyard to Transform Its Economy
Cameron County has approved a $211 million tax relief package to attract Saronic Technologies to the Port of Brownsville. The deal aims to g
Los Angeles Housing Voucher Transition Saves 4,000 Families from Eviction
Over 4,000 families in Los Angeles are avoiding eviction thanks to a rapid transition from Emergency Housing Vouchers to permanent Section 8
Gina Hinojosa Proposes $1,500 Direct Payments to Texas Families Using Rainy Day Fund
Texas state Representative Gina Hinojosa is pushing a $1,500 direct rebate for working families, funded by $17 billion from the state's Rain
US Proposal to Round Cash Payments to Nearest 5¢ Could Reshape Everyday Transactions
The Common Cents Act would require cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest 5¢, phasing out penny production. Retailers, especially in
Boulder City Residents Push Back After Surprise Data Center Approval
A federal decision to approve a massive data center near Boulder City has sparked outrage among residents who say they were blindsided. The
Texas $1,500 Checks: Hinojosa's Plan Has Fine Print That Matters
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa wants to send $1,500 to every Texas household. The plan relies on $17 billion from the stat
Bronx Hospital Lays Off 12 Nurses, Replaces Them with AI Software
Montefiore Medical Center laid off 12 utilization review nurses, replacing them with AI from Datavant. The NYSNA union says this violates a
New York Halts Large Data Centers to Protect Residents from Rising Electricity Costs
New York becomes the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on large data centers requiring over 50 megawatts. The move aims to reduce