Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Florida's Tax Haven Lure: How Billionaires Are Reshaping Miami, Palm Beach, and Naples
Florida's absence of state income and capital gains taxes is drawing billionaires to Miami, Palm Beach, and Naples. The influx is reshaping
California's Tulare Lake returns after 130 years, then fades again
Tulare Lake, once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, vanished in the 1890s. In 2023, extreme storms brought it back, cover
Miami Beach e-bike and scooter rules bring $129 fines starting 2027
Miami Beach has approved new regulations for e-bikes and scooters, including mandatory helmets, lights, and brakes. Riders face a $129 fine
Singapore's Leader Earns More Than Six World Powers Combined
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong earns $2.85M a year, more than the combined salaries of leaders from the US, Canada, and other majo
NYC nor'easter brings coastal flood alerts to Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
Coastal flood alerts are in effect for low-lying NYC neighborhoods as a nor'easter brings heavy rain and strong winds. Officials urge reside
California's Farm to School program becomes permanent with new law
California's school meals are getting a permanent upgrade. Governor Newsom signed SB 172, making the Farm to School program a lasting fixtur
Super El Niño threatens California's coast with erosion, cliff collapses, and flooding
A Super El Niño is set to hit California's coast with a triple threat: beach erosion, cliff collapses, and coastal flooding. San Diego's ico
SNAP benefits rise Oct. 1: What Latino families can expect
Starting Oct. 1, SNAP maximum benefits rise, with a family of four eligible for up to $1,023 a month. Actual amounts vary by income and expe
Hurricane Polo's California Threat: Coastal Risks Beyond the Storm's Path
Hurricane Polo, a Category 4 storm, is churning in the Pacific with a rare pressure band, raising concerns for California's coast. While the
Doral's 'Doralzuela' Faces Economic Paralysis Amid ICE Crackdown
Massive ICE operations in Doral, Florida, have emptied streets and shuttered businesses, hitting the city's majority-Latino population hard.
Bill Gates urges federal oversight as AI autonomy raises fears of losing control
Bill Gates says corporate self-regulation is not enough to manage AI risks. He warns of rising unemployment and loss of human oversight. Gat
Latino voters in California and Texas rank cost of living as top 2026 concern
Latino voters in California and Texas say inflation and the cost of living are their top concerns for the 2026 midterms. Majorities in both