By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
California homeowners get extended deadlines to fight insurance cancellations
California homeowners facing insurance cancellations may get extended notice periods under Senate Bill 1301. The bill, awaiting Governor New
US mortgage rates hit 6.71%, squeezing Latino homebuyers
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.71%, the highest since July 2025. Rising Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions are
Why affordable US homes sit empty while Latino families struggle
Thousands of affordable housing units sit empty in cities like Austin, Denver, and Portland, while low-income families, including many Latin
Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak kills one, sickens five; officials probe cooling towers
One person has died and five others are infected in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx. City health officials are investigating c
SNAP updates: seven food categories now blocked at checkout
SNAP restrictions are rolling out across states, blocking sugary drinks, sweets, and snacks at checkout. Fresh produce, lean proteins, and d
Federal health marketplace refunds: who gets $500 and how to spot scams
Starting October 2026, about 1 million people in 30 states will get $500 refunds from HealthCare.gov. The payments cover excess fees paid by
Texas signs law to let businesses pay in gold and silver digital currency
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056, establishing a framework for digital payments backed by physical gold and silver. The sys
Miami's $14M plan to revive Calle Ocho and Little Havana
Miami is committing $14 million over four years to revitalize Calle Ocho, focusing on public safety, sanitation, and commercial retention. T
Property Tax Hikes Across the US: Which States Hit Hardest
Property taxes have jumped nearly 25% nationwide since 2019, with Tennessee leading the surge. New Jersey remains the most expensive state f
NYC trash bin rules now enforced with fines for small buildings
New York City is now enforcing its official trash container mandate for buildings with nine or fewer units, with fines ranging from $50 to $
Texas unleashes a billion sterile flies to stop flesh-eating screwworm
Texas is deploying a billion sterile flies to break the screwworm's reproductive cycle. The parasite, which feeds on living flesh, poses a s
New NYC office targets wage theft with worker power initiative
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order creating the Mayor's Office of Worker Power to investigate wage violations and connect worker