Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
New York declares Legionnaires' outbreak contained after seven deaths
New York City's Health Department has declared the Legionnaires' outbreak under control after two weeks without new cases. The outbreak clai
Edwin López Cornejo: Salvadoran Detainee Dies at Newark ICE Facility
Edwin López Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran immigrant, died on August 1 after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall in Newark. His death is
California loses its luster: affordability crisis drives families elsewhere
California ranks third-worst state to live in 2026 due to housing costs. Only 22% of households can afford a median-priced home, vs. 44% nat
Cyclospora outbreak claims first US deaths in Michigan
Michigan reports the first US deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, linked to contaminated produce. The parasite has sickened thousands across
Wisconsin's political divide turns every debate into a battleground
Wisconsin remains the nation's most closely contested state, with margins under one point since 2000. Over half of voters see the other side
Illinois Offers $400 One-Time Payment to Families Who Lost SNAP Benefits
Illinois is issuing a one-time $400 payment to households that lost SNAP benefits due to federal cuts. The state has allocated $70 million f
New York's Luxury Towers Face Safety Scrutiny After Midtown Collapse Scare
A column failure at 235 East 42nd Street forced evacuations and street closures. Inspections at 432 Park Avenue found thousands of cracks, w
Four Latino Groups Join Forces for Historic 2026 Voter Push
Four major Latino civic groups have formed an unprecedented nonpartisan coalition to boost Latino voter turnout in 2026. The effort targets
New Jersey town demands answers as cancer cases mount near toxic landfill
Keyport, New Jersey, is confronting a public health crisis as nearly 400 cancer cases emerge near a former industrial landfill. Independent
Inside Ceuta: What really awaits Moroccans after crossing into Spain's enclave
For many Moroccans, reaching Ceuta feels like arriving in Europe, but the real journey begins with a complex legal process. Most do not stay
US new home sales hit lowest level since 2017 as high rates bite
New home sales in the US dropped to their lowest annual pace since 2017 in June 2026. High mortgage rates and delayed household formation ar
Pennsylvania's SNAP Chip Card Rollout Targets Food Stamp Theft
Pennsylvania is rolling out chip-enabled SNAP cards to combat rising food stamp theft. The $7M upgrade aims to protect vulnerable households