Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
NYC 'Night Out' Program Offers Free Childcare for Parents This August
NYC's 'Night Out' pilot program provides free childcare for kids ages 6-13 at recreation centers across all five boroughs. Registration open
NY STAR Checks: Latino Homeowners in New York Get Property Tax Relief This Summer
New York is distributing $2 billion in STAR property tax relief to nearly 3 million homeowners. Latino families in cities like New York, Buf
Texas Rental Market Hits Crisis Point: Middle-Class Families Priced Out Across Major Cities
Texas metros are now among the most unaffordable rental markets in the U.S., with rent-to-income ratios rivaling coastal hotspots. A surge i
NYC Tests Electric Food Cart Batteries in Flushing Meadows, Aiming to Cut Emissions
New York City is piloting electric battery units for food carts in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, replacing gas generators. The program aims
California's New Recycling Law Will Raise Grocery Bills for Latino Families
California's Senate Bill 54, aimed at reducing single-use packaging, will raise grocery costs for households by $57 to $190 per year. The la
West Nile Virus Surge in Orange County Prompts Emergency Mosquito Control
West Nile virus detections doubled in Orange County within a week, prompting emergency vector control. Fullerton is the epicenter with 40% o
Rare Childhood Cancer Cases in Orange County Spark Pesticide Concerns
A cluster of rare childhood cancers in Ladera Ranch, Orange County, has residents demanding answers about pesticide use. Over 60 people may
How Mexico's World Cup Security Shield Let Cartels Expand in Guerrero
The redeployment of 100,000 security forces to World Cup host cities left rural Guerrero and Michoacán exposed. Cartels like La Nueva Famili
California Utility Aid: Up to $1,800 for Overdue Bills – Apply Now
California residents can receive up to $1,800 to cover overdue electricity and gas bills through PG&E's Match My Payment and REACH programs.
Trinity Church Manhattan to Build 120 Affordable Apartments on Historic Land
Trinity Church in Manhattan is partnering with Settlement Housing Fund to build 120 affordable apartments on Cliff Street. The project follo
Miami Beach Luxury Tower Sparks Sunlight Dispute Between Hotels
A $1 billion project to restore the historic Raleigh Hotel includes a 200-foot condo tower that would cast shadows on the Shelborne hotel's
DACA in Texas: What Rights Remain and What's Been Lost Under New State Laws
Texas has imposed strict regulations on DACA recipients, blocking professional licenses and limiting access to in-state tuition. Despite fed