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By Rafael Quintero

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

331 published stories
Wealthy New Yorkers dominate rent-stabilized apartments meant for low-income tenants
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Wealthy New Yorkers dominate rent-stabilized apartments meant for low-income tenants

Affluent renters occupy about 10% of New York's rent-stabilized units, saving nearly $1,300 a month. The system lacks income recertification

Kyle Kuzma calls out NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest video
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Kyle Kuzma calls out NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest video

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma publicly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a video in which Mamdani acknowledged he lack

California immigrant entrepreneurs can tap $180M in tax credits before August deadline
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California immigrant entrepreneurs can tap $180M in tax credits before August deadline

California's Competes Tax Credit program provides over $180 million for immigrant entrepreneurs. Applications must be submitted by August 10

Miami's Cost of Living Surpasses New York: What It Means for South Florida Families
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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