By Rafael Quintero
Senior political reporter with bylines from Caracas, Bogota and Washington, focused on the new Latin American diplomacy.
Los Angeles wildfire report reveals gaps in recovery planning
The McChrystal Group's review found that Los Angeles County lacked a formal recovery plan when the Eaton and Palisades fires struck in Janua
Texas cracks down on birth tourism with new executive order
Texas has intensified its crackdown on birth tourism under a new executive order. Hospitals and doctors face severe penalties for offering c
Texas-to-Georgia interstate could ease traffic, but funding questions remain
A new study highlights a proposed interstate connecting Texas to Georgia to reduce traffic and spur economic growth. Only 25 miles are built
Texas data centers face new water use penalties under Abbott order
Texas data centers face new penalties for excessive water use under a directive from Governor Greg Abbott. Operators must report consumption
New Jersey ANCHOR relief: up to $1,500 for homeowners, $700 for renters
New Jersey homeowners can get up to $1,500 and renters up to $700 through the ANCHOR program. Payments are rolling out now, with deadlines f
New York's AI school ban echoes Britain's tech caution, experts warn
New York City has banned AI tools for students through ninth grade, sparking debate over equity and competitiveness. Critics see parallels w
Pennsylvania measles outbreak claims fourth life as cases top 600
Pennsylvania has confirmed its fourth measles death, an unvaccinated 18-year-old, as cases exceed 600. Health officials urge parents to veri
California's new HOA law sets 14-day repair rule for essential utilities
California's AB 1892 requires HOAs to begin repairs within 14 days when essential utilities fail in common areas. The law also eases emergen
New York COVID hospital admissions hit highest level since early October
Between August 30 and September 5, New York City recorded over 500 weekly COVID hospital admissions, the highest since early October. Twelve
Texas SNAP households face September 21 deadline for storm food replacement
Texas SNAP households in 16 counties have until September 21 to request replacement benefits for food lost to Tropical Storm Edouard. The He
Trump's Queens childhood home sells for $2M after renovation
The Tudor-style house where Donald Trump spent his early years in Queens sold for $2 million. Developer Tommy Lin bought it for $835,000 and
Cartel-linked Riverside mansion sparks legal fight after value jumps to $12M
A Riverside, California mansion linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has become the focus of a legal dispute after its value soared f