By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Downtown LA's Office Vacancy Crisis: What Went Wrong for the City's Core
Downtown Los Angeles ranks among the least dynamic urban cores globally, with a 40% office vacancy rate. The crisis threatens local business
Federal Aid Programs That Can Save Latino Families Thousands
Federal programs like child tax credits and food subsidies can save Latino families thousands annually. Many eligible households miss out du
California's Transit-Oriented Housing Reform Could Add 1 Million Homes
California is fast-tracking housing construction near public transit to tackle its housing crisis. The reforms could add 1 million new homes
Screwworm Outbreak Won't Affect Your Beef, Experts Say
Experts confirm the screwworm outbreak in U.S. livestock does not threaten beef safety or prices. Containment measures, including sterile in
What It Really Means to Be Middle Class in New Jersey in 2026
New Jersey's middle-class income threshold has reached historic levels in 2026, with families needing between $69,529 and $208,588 annually.
Screwworm Outbreak in Texas Threatens Beef Prices and Livestock Industry
A screwworm outbreak in Texas is causing concern among ranchers and could lead to higher beef prices. The USDA is coordinating containment e
SNAP Benefits Cuts Leave Millions of Latino Families Without Food Assistance
More than 3.5 million people have been cut from SNAP benefits under new rules that raise work age requirements and create administrative bar
Texas Home Prices in 2027: What Latino Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Texas home prices in 2027 face uncertainty from inflation and migration. Urban hubs like Austin, Dallas, and Houston see tight supply. Latin
San Francisco's Tenderloin Faces New Opioid Crisis as ISO Spreads Undetected
ISO, a synthetic opioid 20 times more potent than fentanyl, is spreading through San Francisco's Tenderloin district. The drug is undetectab
Texas Cities Struggle to Support Families: WalletHub Ranks Corpus Christi, San Antonio Among Worst
WalletHub's latest analysis ranks 182 US cities for raising children, and most Texas metros land in the bottom half. Corpus Christi, San Ant
US Inflation Squeezes Latino Households: Savings at 2.6% and Credit Card Debt Soars
US inflation is forcing Latino families to dip into savings and rely on credit cards for basics. The personal savings rate has fallen to 2.6
New World Screwworm Detected 25 Miles from Texas Border, Triggering Biosecurity Response
A New World screwworm outbreak in northern Mexico, just 25 miles from the Texas border, has prompted heightened biosecurity measures. The US