By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
US Inflation Squeezes Latino Households: Savings at 2.6% and Credit Card Debt Soars
US inflation is forcing Latino families to dip into savings and rely on credit cards for basics. The personal savings rate has fallen to 2.6
New World Screwworm Detected 25 Miles from Texas Border, Triggering Biosecurity Response
A New World screwworm outbreak in northern Mexico, just 25 miles from the Texas border, has prompted heightened biosecurity measures. The US
San Diego's Water Surplus Offers a Lifeline to Southwest Cities Amid Colorado River Crisis
San Diego has transformed from a water-vulnerable city to a surplus hub, thanks to desalination and conservation. A proposed interstate wate
Texas Overtakes California in Fortune 500 Headquarters, Signaling Economic Shift
Texas has overtaken California in Fortune 500 headquarters, with 57 companies generating $2.8 trillion in revenue. The shift reflects corpor
Celina, Texas: The Boomtown Reshaping Suburban America
Celina, Texas, leads the nation in population growth, driven by affordable housing and strong schools. The small town north of Dallas-Fort W
New York State Police Issued Over 11,000 Tickets During Memorial Day Campaign
New York State Police issued 11,104 tickets during Memorial Day weekend. Speeding accounted for 3,116 tickets, while 1,742 were for seat bel
AI Boom Drives 18% Housing Surge in Western U.S. as Other Markets Slump
The Western U.S. housing market defies national trends with an 18% sales increase, driven by AI industry capital. Meanwhile, the South drops
Mystery in New York: Groups Entering Sewers Through Manholes Baffle Police
Authorities are probing three incidents in Brooklyn and Queens where groups of about six people entered the sewer system. The NYPD and DEP w
Florida's 2026 Property Tax Calculator: What Homeowners Need to Know
Florida's new online tool lets homeowners estimate potential tax savings under a proposed exemption increase from $50,000 to $250,000. The p
NYC Aggravated Assaults Surge 44% as Everyday Conflicts Turn Violent
Aggravated assaults in NYC have surged 44% compared to pre-pandemic levels, with over 11,000 cases this year. Domestic violence accounts for
Climate Change Drives Chikungunya Threat to Temperate Zones, Study Warns
A Chinese study warns that climate change is pushing chikungunya into temperate zones like the northeastern US and central Europe. The virus
Why Wealthy Americans Are Trading US Citizenship for Second Passports
Wealthy Americans are leading a surge in second citizenship investments, displacing China as the top market. Caribbean programs offer fast,