Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
New York Green Card Applicants Face Tougher Public Charge Rules Starting September
New federal public charge rules take effect September 18, making it harder for green card applicants who use benefits like Medicaid or food
Miami's Cost of Living Surpasses New York: What It Means for South Florida Families
Miami's cost of living has surpassed New York City, making South Florida the second most expensive region in the U.S. after San Francisco. H
NY Health Plan Changes: What Bicultural Latinos Need to Know About Affordable Options
Recent federal funding cuts left 450,000 New Yorkers without health coverage. Affordable options exist through state marketplace plans, NYC
Nail Polish Remover Scam: How Criminals Are Erasing Checks and Draining Accounts
Criminal rings are using acetone to erase ink from stolen checks, rewriting them for larger amounts. The US Postal Inspection Service report
San Jose Makes History: First ADU Sold as Separate Home in California
San Jose becomes the first city in California to sell an ADU as a separate condominium. This historic move, enabled by a 2023 state law, off
Florida Public Schools Tighten Open Enrollment: What Latino Families Need to Know
Florida public schools have eliminated automatic open enrollment for families seeking schools outside their residential zone. Parents must n
Second Death in Manhattan Legionnaires' Outbreak: Upper East Side on Alert
A second death from Legionnaires' disease has been confirmed in Manhattan's Upper East Side, with 72 cases reported. Health officials are di
California's New Recycling Law Will Raise Grocery Bills for Latino Families
California's new environmental law will require manufacturers to pay fees for non-recyclable packaging starting August 2026. Households coul
Washington Heights' Open-Air Pill Market: A Public Health Crisis on St. Nicholas Avenue
A 10-block stretch of Washington Heights has become an illegal market for prescription drugs smuggled from the Dominican Republic. Vendors s
Cameron County Bets Big on Autonomous Shipyard to Transform Its Economy
Cameron County has approved a $211 million tax relief package to attract Saronic Technologies to the Port of Brownsville. The deal aims to g
California Offers Up to $3,500 for First-Time EV Buyers: What Latinos Need to Know
California's new EV rebate provides up to $3,500 for first-time zero-emission vehicle buyers, replacing the expired federal tax credit. The
Los Angeles Housing Voucher Transition Saves 4,000 Families from Eviction
Over 4,000 families in Los Angeles are avoiding eviction thanks to a rapid transition from Emergency Housing Vouchers to permanent Section 8