Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Florida dengue outbreak triggers health alerts in three counties
Florida's Department of Health has issued alerts after confirming locally acquired dengue cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Miami-Dade co
DFW Airport adds foot-washing stations for Muslim travelers
DFW Airport is adding foot-washing stations to Terminal D restrooms, a move aimed at improving hygiene and accommodating Muslim travelers. T
Texas Head Start changes could reshape enrollment for immigrant families
Federal proposals could open 236,000 new Head Start spots nationwide, but Texas families face uncertainty over language rules and staffing.
Wealthy Californians seek golden visas abroad as US uncertainty grows
High-net-worth Californians are pouring millions into investor residency programs abroad. Portugal and New Zealand lead as top destinations.
Rotting Food Pile Creates Health Crisis in Boyle Heights
A warehouse fire in Boyle Heights left 80 million pounds of rotting meat, creating a foul odor and fly infestation. Residents demand action
Erling Haaland's image marks massive cocaine haul seized in Ecuador
Ecuadorian authorities intercepted a truck carrying 1,034 pounds of cocaine in Carchi province. The packages were marked with stickers of No
Darren Robinson: The FBI fugitive behind a $100 million Ponzi scheme
Darren Anthony Robinson, 56, is accused of running a $100 million Ponzi scheme through QYU Holdings. He admitted to federal agents that inve
Social Security expands fast-track disability list with 14 new conditions
The Social Security Administration has added 14 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program, which fast-tracks disability claims
Queens candle thief arrested nearly 150 times sparks bail reform debate
Shaquan Seth, 40, has been arrested nearly 150 times in New York, mostly for stealing scented candles from Target. Despite a long rap sheet,
Los Angeles cracks down on littering with fines and jail time
Los Angeles is cracking down on littering with fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail for repeat offenders. The city is using digit
Argentine Beef Recall Hits Texas and Florida: What to Check at Home
Federal inspectors flagged a 29,628-pound Argentine beef shipment that entered the U.S. without required reinspection. The recall affects sp
Federal sweep in New York exposes decade-long fake marriage ring for green cards
Federal agents dismantled a decade-long marriage fraud network that arranged over 1,000 fake weddings for green cards. Eleven people face co