Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Who Qualifies Under the $23B Settlement
A $23 billion settlement will forgive student loans for borrowers who attended certain for-profit colleges. The deadline to apply was Novemb
Texas Freezes AI Data Center Grid Connections Pending Audits
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a moratorium on AI data center grid connections until audits verify energy, water, and tax impacts. ERCOT faces
New York's assisted dying law ignites fierce debate among residents
New York's medical aid in dying law, signed in February 2026, is set to take effect in August despite a lawsuit from religious healthcare pr
Miami's Brickell condos turn into party hubs, squeezing out residents
In Brickell, up to 85% of units in some towers now operate as short-term tourist rentals. The trend is shrinking the already tight housing m
New York's Public Grocery Stores: A Bold Plan to Cut Food Costs by 30%
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration will open five public grocery stores across NYC, aiming to cut food costs by 30%. Small bodega owners
Texas Governor's Plan Aims to Cut Health Insurance Costs for Small Businesses
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a plan to reduce health insurance costs for small businesses and families. The initiative includes r
Los Angeles' MLK Community Hospital Faces Closure Amid Medicaid Cuts
MLK Community Hospital in Willowbrook faces a severe funding crisis, with projected losses up to $100M annually due to federal Medicaid cuts
New York declares Legionnaires' outbreak contained after seven deaths
New York City's Health Department has declared the Legionnaires' outbreak under control after two weeks without new cases. The outbreak clai
Edwin López Cornejo: Salvadoran Detainee Dies at Newark ICE Facility
Edwin López Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran immigrant, died on August 1 after a medical emergency at Delaney Hall in Newark. His death is
California loses its luster: affordability crisis drives families elsewhere
California ranks third-worst state to live in 2026 due to housing costs. Only 22% of households can afford a median-priced home, vs. 44% nat
Cyclospora outbreak claims first US deaths in Michigan
Michigan reports the first US deaths from a cyclospora outbreak, linked to contaminated produce. The parasite has sickened thousands across
Wisconsin's political divide turns every debate into a battleground
Wisconsin remains the nation's most closely contested state, with margins under one point since 2000. Over half of voters see the other side