Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
NYC's true cost of living hits Latino families hardest, new report shows
A new report from NYC's equity office and the Urban Institute finds 77.6% of Latino households lack enough income to meet the true cost of l
Why affordable US homes sit empty while Latino families struggle
Thousands of affordable housing units sit empty in cities like Austin, Denver, and Portland, while low-income families, including many Latin
US police warn Ray-Ban Meta glasses pose security risks
Internal documents reveal US police and federal agencies are concerned about Ray-Ban Meta glasses being used for covert recording. The glass
Bronx Legionnaires' outbreak kills one, sickens five; officials probe cooling towers
One person has died and five others are infected in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx. City health officials are investigating c
San Francisco declares rent emergency as one-bedrooms top $5,000
San Francisco has declared a rent emergency after one-bedroom rents surpassed $5,000, a 26% jump in a year. The city is rolling out tenant p
NYC traffic alerts: 20 days to avoid driving in 2026
New York City has published its 2026 traffic calendar, marking 20 days of expected gridlock. The UN General Assembly in September and the De
SNAP updates: seven food categories now blocked at checkout
SNAP restrictions are rolling out across states, blocking sugary drinks, sweets, and snacks at checkout. Fresh produce, lean proteins, and d
Federal health marketplace refunds: who gets $500 and how to spot scams
Starting October 2026, about 1 million people in 30 states will get $500 refunds from HealthCare.gov. The payments cover excess fees paid by
New York beaches extend 2026 season with lifeguards through mid-September
New York City has extended the swimming season at eight public beaches through September 13, 2026, with lifeguards on duty daily from 10 a.m
Texas signs law to let businesses pay in gold and silver digital currency
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1056, establishing a framework for digital payments backed by physical gold and silver. The sys
Long Beach homeowners face ruin as Pacific storms batter coast
Giant waves breached Long Beach's seawall, flooding streets and sweeping away cars. Homeowners face structural damage and demand better earl
Miami's $14M plan to revive Calle Ocho and Little Havana
Miami is committing $14 million over four years to revitalize Calle Ocho, focusing on public safety, sanitation, and commercial retention. T