By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Argentine Beef Recall Hits Texas and Florida: What to Check at Home
Federal inspectors flagged a 29,628-pound Argentine beef shipment that entered the U.S. without required reinspection. The recall affects sp
NYC's trash bin mandate backfires as supplier goes bankrupt
The company manufacturing New York City's official trash bins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after sales plummeted. Property owners now
Beyond the Big Cities: Where US Housing Is Building Equity Now
US housing demand is shifting to suburbs outside major metros, with some ZIP codes seeing sales above asking. Buyers face higher down paymen
Powerball jackpot: how taxes shrink $975M to $266M
The $975M Powerball jackpot drops to about $422.4M with the lump sum option. Federal withholding and top tax rates reduce that to roughly $2
Bezos's Miami Move Pays Off Big for Amazon Stockholders
Jeff Bezos's move to Miami has saved him billions in taxes on Amazon stock sales. The relocation has also boosted Amazon's stock price, addi
Texas invests $5.6M to train more nurses and ease healthcare strain
Texas is investing over $5.6M in eight higher education institutions to expand nursing training. The goal is to close a projected shortfall
Florida to test flying taxis and self-driving cars by 2026
Governor Ron DeSantis announced testing for eVTOL aircraft and driverless cars at SunTrax Air in Polk County by 2026. The facility features
Florida extends emergency as screwworm threatens livestock and rural jobs
Florida's governor has extended the state of emergency for 60 days to combat the screwworm, a parasitic threat to livestock. The order also
Jury Finds Hidden Drugs and Cash in Evidence During Joyner Trial
During Shamell Naquan Joyner's trial, jurors found white powder and foreign cash hidden in evidence clothing, revealing a major FBI oversigh
Colombia's 7.4 earthquake: Chocó bears the brunt, aftershocks likely
A powerful 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, with the worst damage in Chocó and nearby cities. Aftershocks are expected, and au
California secures $574M federal boost for AI chipmakers
The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding $574 million to six companies to develop advanced semiconductors and AI systems in California. T
SNAP overhaul leaves millions without food aid across the U.S.
Over four million people have lost SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. Stricter work requirements and state cost-sharing are straining l