By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
New York's $268.5 Billion Budget: Where Latino Communities Stand to Gain or Lose
New York's $268.5 billion budget allocates $39.4 billion to schools, nearly 29% to healthcare, and $850 million to housing. Latino neighborh
Jersey City Rent Drop Offers NYC Tenants a Lifeline Across the Hudson
Manhattan one-bedroom rents have climbed to $4,680, but Jersey City offers a median of $2,860. A surge in apartment construction has driven
New York Hotel Workers Secure Historic Wage Hike, Travelers Face Higher Rates
New York hotel workers won a 50% wage increase over eight years, averting a strike before the FIFA World Cup. Room rates are expected to ris
Zombie Homes Rise Across 38 US States, Threatening Latino Neighborhoods
Zombie homes—abandoned properties stuck in foreclosure—are increasing across 38 states and D.C. Georgia saw a 98% spike, while New York redu
Stellantis Plans Affordable Cars Under $25,000 to Win Back Middle-Class Buyers
Stellantis will launch 11 new vehicles in North America, with seven priced below $40,000 and some starting at $25,000. The FaSTLAne 2030 pla
Overvalued Homes in Texas, Florida, and California: What Latino Buyers Need to Know
A MoneyLion analysis identifies the US markets with the most overvalued homes, led by Santa Maria, California. Texas dominates the top 20 wi
New York comptroller report warns AI could wipe out 110,000 jobs by 2027
A New York City comptroller report warns that AI-driven automation could eliminate over 110,000 jobs by 2027. Office workers are most at ris
Texas and Florida Cement Status as Corporate Relocation Giants, Reshaping Jobs Across the US
Between 2018 and 2025, 725 corporate headquarters relocated to Texas and Florida, driven by low taxes and pro-business policies. Dallas-Fort
Hialeah Offers One Year of Free Rent to Small Businesses in Revitalization Push
Hialeah's Palm Centre Business Opportunity grants one year of free rent to selected small businesses. Applicants must submit a detailed busi
Hantavirus Threat Moves East as New Rodent Carriers Found in Virginia
Virginia Tech scientists found hantavirus in six new rodent species in eastern states, expanding the risk zone beyond the traditional wester
Why the 2008 Housing Crash Won't Repeat: Structural Safeguards in Place
Post-2008 regulations like the Dodd-Frank Act and stricter lending standards have fortified the housing market. Homeowners now hold record e
New York Buyers Flood Miami Luxury Tower to Dodge New Tax on Second Homes
New York buyers invested over $70 million in Miami's Perigon tower in the last month to escape a proposed annual tax on secondary homes wort