By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
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
New York Rolls Out $2 Billion in STAR Property Tax Relief: What Latino Homeowners Need to Know
Nearly 2.8 million New York property owners will receive STAR tax relief payments ranging from $350 to $1,500. The state has started mailing
AI-Driven Layoffs Surge: 40,000 Tech Jobs Lost in a Month Across the Americas
Over 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs in one month as companies cite AI automation. Latino professionals in the US and Latin America face
Wealthy Americans Seek Second Passports as Investment Migration Surges
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are pursuing investment migration to obtain second passports and residencies in stable jurisdictions. Th