By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
California Small Businesses Battle Rising Costs and Tariffs, Resilience Key to Survival
California small businesses are hit by rising fuel costs, tariffs, and logistical issues. Many cut production and staff to survive. Resilien
Uruguay Tops Latin America in 2026 Prosperity Index as Wealth Redefinition Shifts Focus to Well-Being
A new prosperity index for 2026 redefines wealth by focusing on household income and equality, not GDP. Norway tops the list, while Uruguay
New York Ambulance Fees to Jump Up to 42% by 2026, Impacting Latino Communities
The FDNY will raise ambulance transport fees by 29% and on-site emergency care by 42% starting in 2026. The move aims to balance the departm
New York City Proposes Strict Law to Curb Teen Digital Addiction
New York City is debating a law that would restrict social media use to one hour per day for minors under 17. Tech companies like Meta and T
Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Faces Regulatory Hurdles After Shareholder Approval
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance shareholders voted to approve a $111 billion merger. The deal aims to compete with Netflix and
Beyond Broke: The Financial Squeeze Fueling California's Middle-Class Exodus
A new study shows the California exodus is led by residents with stable incomes but crushing debt, who find homeownership out of reach. By m
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Calls for Congressional Hearings for Survivors
Melania Trump has publicly denied any link to Jeffrey Epstein's network, calling rumors 'defamation.' She is now pushing for Congressional h