Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Measles Alert at LAX: Fifth Case of 2026 Confirmed in Los Angeles County
A fifth measles case in Los Angeles County this year has been linked to LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal. Health officials urge trav
Abortion Access in the US: A Divided Map Hits Latino Communities Hard
Seventeen US states now ban abortion or limit it to six weeks, creating a patchwork of access. Latino communities face extra barriers due to
New York's Luxury Second Home Tax: What It Means for Latino Property Owners
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to tax luxury second homes aims to raise $500 million annually. The proposal affects condos and co-ops valued o
Texas Leads U.S. Job Growth in 2026, Driven by Energy and Services Sectors
Texas is on track to add 260,100 jobs by December 2026, with a 1.8% labor market growth. Fort Worth leads U.S. metros at 5.2% annualized gro
New MTA Cameras in Queens and Brooklyn Target Bus Lane Blockers
The MTA is activating automated fines on bus lanes in Queens and Brooklyn starting May 15. Cameras on buses will catch violators in real tim
San Francisco Minimum Wage Hits $19.61 in 2026: A Win for Latino Workers
San Francisco's minimum wage will increase to $19.61 per hour starting July 1, 2026. The move aims to protect purchasing power for Latino wo
Frank Vélez, 24, Becomes New Jersey's Youngest Mayor in Belleville Upset
Frank Vélez, 24, won the Belleville mayoral race with 59% of the vote, unseating incumbent Michael Melham. His campaign focused on responsib
Ebola Returns to Congo's Ituri Province: 65 Dead, Cross-Border Fears Rise
Health authorities confirm a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, DRC, with 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases. The outbreak's location near
Los Angeles County Voters to Decide on Half-Cent Health Tax in June 2026
Los Angeles County voters face a June 2026 ballot measure proposing a half-cent sales tax increase to protect public health services. The ta
Cruise Ship Health Risks: Hantavirus and Gastroenteritis Outbreaks on the Rise
Cruise ships are ideal environments for spreading diseases like hantavirus and gastroenteritis due to confined spaces and shared air. Recent
Florida Shuts Down 'Alligator Alcatraz' Prison in Everglades After $1 Billion Cost
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center in the Everglades will close by June 2026 after costs neared $1 billion. The facility, opene
California Homeless Blogger Challenges Governor Candidates to Face Street Reality
Hannah Hartman, a college graduate turned homeless blogger, uses Instagram to challenge California governor candidates. She exposes shelter