By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
US Lawmakers Push for $25 Minimum Wage: What It Means for Latino Workers
Senator Chris Murphy introduced the Living Wage for All Act, aiming to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. The bill includes a g
Washington D.C.'s New Tipped Wage Law Reshapes Restaurant Industry
Washington D.C.'s Initiative 82 takes effect, gradually eliminating the tip credit system. Restaurant workers will now receive full minimum
Birthright Citizenship Under Threat: What It Means for Latino Families in 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of an executive order that would deny citizenship to children of undocumented immigran
California's New Food Label Law Aims to Cut Waste and Save Money
California's Assembly Bill 660 replaces dozens of confusing date labels with just two clear terms. The law aims to cut the nearly 10% of U.S
Houston's Venezuelan Diaspora Rallies to Aid Earthquake Victims: How to Help
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela, causing widespread destruction. The Houston-area Venezuelan diaspora has mobilized
US Government to Revoke Passports for $2,500 Child Support Debt: Travel Alert
The U.S. State Department has lowered the child support debt threshold for passport revocation from $100,000 to $2,500. Travelers may face d
NYC Sinking Like Wet Sand Doubles Coastal Flood Risk for Latino Communities
New York City is sinking under the weight of its 1.1 million buildings, with soft clay and landfill compressing like wet sand. This subsiden
Santa Monica Beach Crisis: Sleeping Bags Replace Sunbathers as Homelessness Surges
A viral video captured by a city council candidate shows Santa Monica beach blanketed with sleeping bags at sunrise. The footage has reignit
New York $120 Grocery Benefit: How Latino Families Can Apply This Summer
New York families can receive $120 per eligible child for groceries through the Summer EBT program. Applications are open until September 8,
Powassan Virus Cases Rise in US: What Latinos Need to Know About Tick-Borne Disease
Powassan virus cases are rising in the US, particularly in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. The tick-borne disease can transmit in jus
Baby Boomers Face Homelessness as Housing Crisis Deepens Generational Divide
The housing crisis is pushing an increasing number of baby boomers into homelessness. Younger generations are questioning the policies of th
Wall Street Giants Head South: Apollo's Austin Move Signals Shift in Financial Power
Apollo Global Management is opening a second headquarters in Austin, Texas, moving key jobs from Wall Street. The shift highlights how lower