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By Rafael Quintero

Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.

329 published stories
Bezos's Miami Move Pays Off Big for Amazon Stockholders
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Bezos's Miami Move Pays Off Big for Amazon Stockholders

Jeff Bezos's move to Miami has saved him billions in taxes on Amazon stock sales. The relocation has also boosted Amazon's stock price, addi

Texas invests $5.6M to train more nurses and ease healthcare strain
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Texas invests $5.6M to train more nurses and ease healthcare strain

Texas is investing over $5.6M in eight higher education institutions to expand nursing training. The goal is to close a projected shortfall

Florida to test flying taxis and self-driving cars by 2026
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Florida to test flying taxis and self-driving cars by 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis announced testing for eVTOL aircraft and driverless cars at SunTrax Air in Polk County by 2026. The facility features

Florida extends emergency as screwworm threatens livestock and rural jobs
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Florida extends emergency as screwworm threatens livestock and rural jobs

Florida's governor has extended the state of emergency for 60 days to combat the screwworm, a parasitic threat to livestock. The order also

Jury Finds Hidden Drugs and Cash in Evidence During Joyner Trial
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Jury Finds Hidden Drugs and Cash in Evidence During Joyner Trial

During Shamell Naquan Joyner's trial, jurors found white powder and foreign cash hidden in evidence clothing, revealing a major FBI oversigh

Colombia's 7.4 earthquake: Chocó bears the brunt, aftershocks likely
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Colombia's 7.4 earthquake: Chocó bears the brunt, aftershocks likely

A powerful 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with the worst damage in Chocó and nearby cities. Aftershocks are expected, and au

California secures $574M federal boost for AI chipmakers
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California secures $574M federal boost for AI chipmakers

The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding $574 million to six companies to develop advanced semiconductors and AI systems in California. T

SNAP overhaul leaves millions without food aid across the U.S.
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SNAP overhaul leaves millions without food aid across the U.S.

Over four million people have lost SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. Stricter work requirements and state cost-sharing are straining l

JPMorgan's $750B plan aims to ease home buying for Latino families
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JPMorgan's $750B plan aims to ease home buying for Latino families

JPMorgan Chase announces a $750 billion housing initiative to boost affordability and homeownership by 2035. The plan aims to help 500,000 b

Texas Permanent Daylight Saving: What It Means for Your Clocks
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Texas Permanent Daylight Saving: What It Means for Your Clocks

Texas has passed a law to make daylight saving time permanent, but it needs federal approval. If Congress acts, Texans would stop changing c

NYC's e-bike surge brings rising crash toll and calls for stricter rules
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NYC's e-bike surge brings rising crash toll and calls for stricter rules

NYC e-bike and scooter crashes are on the rise, with official counts showing hundreds of incidents. The City Council is set to hold hearings

Trump's Hair: The Real Story Behind the Iconic Comb-Over
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Trump's Hair: The Real Story Behind the Iconic Comb-Over

Trump's hair has sparked decades of speculation. He's let people touch it, explained his routine, and his barber has spilled details. Here's