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By Rafael Quintero

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

54 published stories
AI Is Quietly Reshaping Office Jobs: What Latinos Need to Know
Politics

AI Is Quietly Reshaping Office Jobs: What Latinos Need to Know

AI is automating up to 57% of office tasks, hitting support roles hardest. For Latino workers, this shift risks widening wage gaps. Strategi

SpaceX IPO Could Make Elon Musk the World's First Trillionaire
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SpaceX IPO Could Make Elon Musk the World's First Trillionaire

SpaceX's IPO could value the company at historic levels, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire. The move relies on Starlink's dominance an

New York's $268.5 Billion Budget: Where Latino Communities Stand to Gain or Lose
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New York's $268.5 Billion Budget: Where Latino Communities Stand to Gain or Lose

New York's $268.5 billion budget allocates $39.4 billion to schools, nearly 29% to healthcare, and $850 million to housing. Latino neighborh

Jersey City Rent Drop Offers NYC Tenants a Lifeline Across the Hudson
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Jersey City Rent Drop Offers NYC Tenants a Lifeline Across the Hudson

Manhattan one-bedroom rents have climbed to $4,680, but Jersey City offers a median of $2,860. A surge in apartment construction has driven

New York Hotel Workers Secure Historic Wage Hike, Travelers Face Higher Rates
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New York Hotel Workers Secure Historic Wage Hike, Travelers Face Higher Rates

New York hotel workers won a 50% wage increase over eight years, averting a strike before the FIFA World Cup. Room rates are expected to ris

Zombie Homes Rise Across 38 US States, Threatening Latino Neighborhoods
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Zombie Homes Rise Across 38 US States, Threatening Latino Neighborhoods

Zombie homes—abandoned properties stuck in foreclosure—are increasing across 38 states and D.C. Georgia saw a 98% spike, while New York redu

Stellantis Plans Affordable Cars Under $25,000 to Win Back Middle-Class Buyers
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Stellantis Plans Affordable Cars Under $25,000 to Win Back Middle-Class Buyers

Stellantis will launch 11 new vehicles in North America, with seven priced below $40,000 and some starting at $25,000. The FaSTLAne 2030 pla

Overvalued Homes in Texas, Florida, and California: What Latino Buyers Need to Know
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Overvalued Homes in Texas, Florida, and California: What Latino Buyers Need to Know

A MoneyLion analysis identifies the US markets with the most overvalued homes, led by Santa Maria, California. Texas dominates the top 20 wi

New York comptroller report warns AI could wipe out 110,000 jobs by 2027
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New York comptroller report warns AI could wipe out 110,000 jobs by 2027

A New York City comptroller report warns that AI-driven automation could eliminate over 110,000 jobs by 2027. Office workers are most at ris

Texas and Florida Cement Status as Corporate Relocation Giants, Reshaping Jobs Across the US
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Texas and Florida Cement Status as Corporate Relocation Giants, Reshaping Jobs Across the US

Between 2018 and 2025, 725 corporate headquarters relocated to Texas and Florida, driven by low taxes and pro-business policies. Dallas-Fort

Hialeah Offers One Year of Free Rent to Small Businesses in Revitalization Push
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Hialeah Offers One Year of Free Rent to Small Businesses in Revitalization Push

Hialeah's Palm Centre Business Opportunity grants one year of free rent to selected small businesses. Applicants must submit a detailed busi

Hantavirus Threat Moves East as New Rodent Carriers Found in Virginia
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Hantavirus Threat Moves East as New Rodent Carriers Found in Virginia

Virginia Tech scientists found hantavirus in six new rodent species in eastern states, expanding the risk zone beyond the traditional wester