Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Texas Town's Police-ICE Deal Deepens Crisis in Flood-Ravaged Ingram
In Ingram, Texas, a police-ICE partnership has led to nearly 200 arrests, devastating a community still rebuilding from floods. Latino famil
Florida Police Unveil Flying Car 'Astro' Despite Battery and Legal Hurdles
Florida police have unveiled Astro, an electric vertical takeoff vehicle designed for aerial patrols. However, its 20-minute battery life an
Los Angeles man faces charges after coyote he fed bit toddler
A Los Angeles man faces potential criminal charges for feeding a wild coyote that bit a 16-month-old toddler in Atwater Village. DNA testing
New York's $8.3M food bank boost as 273,000 lose SNAP benefits
Nearly 273,000 New Yorkers lose SNAP benefits as federal cuts take effect. The state responds with $8.3M in grants to 59 food banks and comm
Newport Beach declares emergency as record tides flood Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after record king tides and a Kelvin wave flooded homes and businesses along Balboa Peninsula. Wate
Honduran woman in Florida faces $668K fine for ignoring deportation order
A Honduran woman in Florida faces a $668,390.95 fine for ignoring a deportation order, accruing $998 per day. The ruling sets a tough preced
NYC tenants gain new rights when landlords sell buildings
New York City has passed a historic law giving tenants and nonprofits the right to match offers when landlords sell residential buildings. T
Los Angeles' aging cheap apartments face demolition as owners struggle
Aging apartment buildings in Los Angeles, home to thousands of low-income workers, face demolition risks as owners can't afford repairs. Cit
Florida's property tax break could drive up rents for thousands
Amendment 3 would triple the homestead exemption, but local governments may offset lost revenue by taxing rentals. Landlords could pass on c
South LA eviction fight threatens Latino families' homes and community ties
Longtime Latino residents in South LA face eviction as a landlord seeks to demolish their homes. Community groups demand the city enforce te
Coast Guard swimmer rescues 16 off Baja California in harrowing night mission
In the dark Pacific off Baja California, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Josh Law spent two hours pulling 16 survivors from the water after their
Austin streets host a three-way robotaxi showdown as Tesla, Zoox, and Waymo converge
Tesla Cybercab, Zoox, and Waymo robotaxis are now operating in Austin, Texas, turning the city into a live lab for autonomous driving. Each