Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Menendez brothers' parole hearing moved up to March 2027
Erik and Lyle Menendez will have their parole hearing in March 2027, earlier than expected. The decision follows their rehabilitation effort
Triple Pacific hurricane threat puts coastal communities on high alert
Hurricanes Lowell, Marie, and Karina are churning in the Pacific simultaneously, a rare event not seen since 2015. Hawaii faces heavy rain a
Texas fall back 2026: when clocks change and what's next
Texas will fall back on November 1, 2026, at 2 a.m., giving residents an extra hour. State and federal bills could end seasonal changes, but
Miami cargo plane crash: Investigators probe runway overrun that killed five
A 21 Air cargo plane operating for Amazon Air veered off a Miami runway and struck vehicles, killing five and injuring five. The NTSB and FA
Massachusetts town sues property owner over foul fish odor from illegal composting
Residents of Pepperell, Massachusetts, have been overwhelmed by a putrid fish odor from an illegal composting site. The town sued the proper
Dengue cases double in Florida in one week, health officials warn
Florida's dengue cases doubled in a single week, with local transmission reaching 73 infections across ten counties. Health officials urge r
Texas property law SB 17: who's affected and what it means for Latino buyers
Texas SB 17 bars nationals of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from buying real estate, but U.S. citizens and green card holders are exe
Texas SB 785 eases zoning rules for manufactured homes
Texas SB 785 took effect September 1, banning discriminatory zoning for HUD-code manufactured homes. Cities must process permits within 45 d
Trump plan would pay stay-at-home parents up to $9,000 per child
A new federal proposal would let married couples with a stay-at-home parent receive up to $9,000 per child in child care subsidies. The plan
SNAP cuts could strip free meals from 1 million US kids
More than 1 million children have lost SNAP benefits, jeopardizing their automatic eligibility for free school meals. Districts face budget
Pensacola Beach weighs new rules on large vacation rentals
Pensacola Beach is considering new regulations on large vacation rentals after complaints from permanent residents about noise, trash, and p
El Niño in Texas: What a Stronger Pattern Means for Winter
A strong El Niño is shaping up, and Texas is bracing for a winter that could bring more rain and cooler temperatures, especially in the west