By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Abortion Access in the US: A Divided Map Hits Latino Communities Hard
Seventeen US states now ban abortion or limit it to six weeks, creating a patchwork of access. Latino communities face extra barriers due to
Texas Leads U.S. Job Growth in 2026, Driven by Energy and Services Sectors
Texas is on track to add 260,100 jobs by December 2026, with a 1.8% labor market growth. Fort Worth leads U.S. metros at 5.2% annualized gro
San Francisco Minimum Wage Hits $19.61 in 2026: A Win for Latino Workers
San Francisco's minimum wage will increase to $19.61 per hour starting July 1, 2026. The move aims to protect purchasing power for Latino wo
Ebola Returns to Congo's Ituri Province: 65 Dead, Cross-Border Fears Rise
Health authorities confirm a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, DRC, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. The outbreak's location near
Los Angeles County Voters to Decide on Half-Cent Health Tax in June 2026
Los Angeles County voters face a June 2026 ballot measure proposing a half-cent sales tax increase to protect public health services. The ta
Florida Shuts Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' Prison in Everglades After $1 Billion Cost
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in the Everglades will close by June 2026 after costs neared $1 billion. The facility, opene
Elon Musk's Fortune vs. Argentina's GDP: The Billionaire Power Debate Heats Up
Elon Musk's $684 billion fortune now exceeds Argentina's $638 billion GDP, sparking debate on billionaire power. Analysts warn of 'technofeu
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise from Argentina: U.S. Passenger Tests Positive
A U.S. passenger has tested positive for the Andes strain of Hantavirus after being evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak,
New York Rent Hike Looms as Latino Tenants Brace for 2026 Crisis
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has approved preliminary rent hike ranges of up to 4% for 2026. Latino tenants, a significant portio
US Summer Electricity Bills Set to Spike 8.5%, Hitting Southern States Hardest
US household electricity bills are projected to rise 8.5% this summer, costing families an average of $778. Southern states like Texas, Flor
Proposed $25 Minimum Wage Bill Could Transform Lives for Latino Workers in the US
Congress members Jesús 'Chuy' García and Delia Ramírez introduce the 'Living Wage for All Act' to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per
US Gas Prices Hit $4.55 in 2026: These States Offer Relief for Latino Drivers
Gas prices in the US have surged to a national average of $4.55 per gallon as of May 7, 2026. While California tops $6.00, states like Oklah