By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Doral's 'Doralzuela' Faces Economic Paralysis Amid ICE Crackdown
Massive ICE operations in Doral, Florida, have emptied streets and shuttered businesses, hitting the city's majority-Latino population hard.
Latino voters in California and Texas rank cost of living as top 2026 concern
Latino voters in California and Texas say inflation and the cost of living are their top concerns for the 2026 midterms. Majorities in both
Dallas AI trash-truck cameras spark code violation backlash
Dallas deployed AI cameras on 50 sanitation trucks, flagging over 21,000 properties for potential code violations. The program has sparked b
Six Flags faces mounting lawsuits over brain injuries on X2 coaster
Over 100 visitors have filed lawsuits claiming the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused severe brain injuries. One victim re
LAPD expands license plate readers across Los Angeles, raising privacy concerns
The LAPD is rolling out more than 1,600 license plate readers on patrol cars and testing pole-mounted cameras. A recent audit found hundreds
El Niño supercharged Hurricane Polo's explosive growth in the Pacific
El Niño's warm Pacific waters supercharged Hurricane Polo, driving unprecedented rapid intensification. Sustained winds exceeded seasonal re
Point Dume Beach Erosion: Malibu Officials Warn of Hidden Hazards
Severe erosion at Point Dume State Beach has exposed concrete, steel, and steep drop-offs, prompting urgent safety warnings. Officials urge
Florida pays hunters to catch invasive pythons, with bigger snakes earning more
Florida offers hourly pay and capture bonuses for python hunters to control invasive Burmese pythons. Bigger snakes mean bigger payouts, wit
Hurricane Polo's California risks: What to watch beyond the storm's path
Hurricane Polo reached Category 5 with 180 mph winds and a record-low pressure. Forecasters expect it to stay offshore, but California could
California electricity bill credit: who gets $75 and when
California residential customers of PG&E, Southern California Edison, and San Diego Gas & Electric will see automatic credits on their Septe
California's new data center rules aim to shield ratepayers from AI-driven costs
Governor Newsom signed seven bills to regulate data centers, requiring tech companies to cover grid and water costs. The laws aim to prevent
Florida's October 2025 laws reshape driving, renting, and pet care
Florida's new October laws bring stricter rental fraud penalties, higher accident reporting thresholds, and stronger animal welfare protecti