Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
FEMA Aid Denials: Avoid These Common Application Errors
FEMA denies many disaster aid applications due to avoidable errors. Learn the most common mistakes and how to appeal a denial within 60 days
New York's second-home tax: who pays and who escapes the surcharge
New York City's new second-home tax, effective July 1, 2026, targets high-value properties, but exemptions exist for primary residences and
Why Moroccans are crossing into Ceuta: the crisis behind the surge
A massive influx of migrants overwhelmed Ceuta, with at least 34 deaths at sea. High youth unemployment in Morocco and a Spanish court rulin
Florida redirects $197M from EV chargers to flying taxi infrastructure
Florida's DOT proposes shifting $197M from EV charging stations to build 32 landing platforms for electric aircraft. Critics say the state n
Chicago Latino schools hit hardest as CPS budget cuts loom
Latino-majority high schools in Chicago face a 7% reduction in teaching staff as CPS moves to close a $732 million deficit. The cuts disprop
LA County rents hit four-year low, but new graduates still struggle to afford housing
Los Angeles County rents have dropped to a four-year low, offering some relief in a notoriously expensive market. However, new graduates sti
Meta and BlackRock's $14B AI data center in Texas brings thousands of jobs
Meta and BlackRock are building a $14 billion AI data center in Texas, creating 4,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions. The fac
New York's municipal grocery stores aim to cut family food costs by $1,000 a year
New York City's municipal grocery stores will offer permanent 30% discounts on fruits, vegetables, meats, and 22 other basic items. Families
Texas renters gain thousands of affordable units in $114M housing push
Texas is rolling out a $114 million affordable housing initiative that will add more than 4,400 lower-rent units across 70 projects statewid
California's economic report challenges Texas and Florida growth narratives
California's economy expanded at a 3.7% annualized rate in Q1 2026, far ahead of Texas (0.9%) and Florida (1.6%). The state's GDP hit $4.4 t
Wealthy New Yorkers dominate rent-stabilized apartments meant for low-income tenants
Affluent renters occupy about 10% of New York's rent-stabilized units, saving nearly $1,300 a month. The system lacks income recertification
Sophie Cunningham's conservative politics spark debate in the WNBA
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has shared conservative political content on TikTok, including support for strict immigration policies