By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Texas $1,500 Checks: Hinojosa's Plan Has Fine Print That Matters
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa wants to send $1,500 to every Texas household. The plan relies on $17 billion from the stat
Bronx Hospital Lays Off 12 Nurses, Replaces Them with AI Software
Montefiore Medical Center laid off 12 utilization review nurses, replacing them with AI from Datavant. The NYSNA union says this violates a
New York Halts Large Data Centers to Protect Residents from Rising Electricity Costs
New York becomes the first state to impose a one-year moratorium on large data centers requiring over 50 megawatts. The move aims to reduce
NY STAR Checks: Latino Homeowners in New York Get Property Tax Relief This Summer
New York is distributing $2 billion in STAR property tax relief to nearly 3 million homeowners. Latino families in cities like New York, Buf
NYC Tests Electric Food Cart Batteries in Flushing Meadows, Aiming to Cut Emissions
New York City is piloting electric battery units for food carts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, replacing gas generators. The program aims
West Nile Virus Surge in Orange County Prompts Emergency Mosquito Control
West Nile virus detections doubled in Orange County within a week, prompting emergency vector control. Fullerton is the epicenter with 40% o
How Mexico's World Cup Security Shield Let Cartels Expand in Guerrero
The redeployment of 100,000 security forces to World Cup host cities left rural Guerrero and Michoacán exposed. Cartels like La Nueva Famili
Trinity Church Manhattan to Build 120 Affordable Apartments on Historic Land
Trinity Church in Manhattan is partnering with Settlement Housing Fund to build 120 affordable apartments on Cliff Street. The project follo
DACA in Texas: What Rights Remain and What's Been Lost Under New State Laws
Texas has imposed strict regulations on DACA recipients, blocking professional licenses and limiting access to in-state tuition. Despite fed
IRS Payment Plans: How to Settle Your Tax Debt Without Breaking the Bank
The IRS offers multiple payment options to help you settle tax debt and avoid additional penalties. From digital platforms like Direct Pay t
NYC Future Fund: $80 Million in Loans for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
New York City's NYC Future Fund offers $80 million in loans to immigrant-owned businesses. Minimum loan amounts drop to $25,000 and income r
Texas Schools Face Decision on Bible-Based Curriculum as Debate Intensifies
Texas school districts can choose to adopt a Bible-based curriculum under the Bluebonnet Learning program. The state offers financial incent