Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Screwworm Outbreak Won't Affect Your Beef, Experts Say
Experts confirm the screwworm outbreak in U.S. livestock does not threaten beef safety or prices. Containment measures, including sterile in
World Cup 2026 Security at Risk as US Surveillance Law Expires
The US surveillance program critical for World Cup 2026 security expired Friday, creating legal uncertainty. FBI warns extremist groups targ
What It Really Means to Be Middle Class in New Jersey in 2026
New Jersey's middle-class income threshold has reached historic levels in 2026, with families needing between $69,529 and $208,588 annually.
New York's Rat Crisis: How Plastic Bags Fueled a Rodent Takeover
New York's shift to plastic bags in 1971 turned streets into a rat buffet. Rodentologist Bobby Corrigan says eliminating easy food access is
Screwworm Outbreak in Texas Threatens Beef Prices and Livestock Industry
A screwworm outbreak in Texas is causing concern among ranchers and could lead to higher beef prices. The USDA is coordinating containment e
World Cup 2026: US Public Health Gaps Raise Alarm Amid Measles and MERS Risks
The US allocated $625 million for World Cup security but nothing for public health. Wastewater in Kansas City shows measles fragments. Exper
SNAP Benefits Cuts Leave Millions of Latino Families Without Food Assistance
More than 3.5 million people have been cut from SNAP benefits under new rules that raise work age requirements and create administrative bar
Digital Arrest Scam Targets California Latinos Using Consulate Impersonation
Scammers are impersonating Indian consulate officials in a digital arrest scam targeting California residents. The fraud exploits migration
Texas Home Prices in 2027: What Latino Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Texas home prices in 2027 face uncertainty from inflation and migration. Urban hubs like Austin, Dallas, and Houston see tight supply. Latin
New York State Lights Up for Pride Month 2026: Landmarks, Parks, and Policy
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New York. Sixteen iconic landmarks, including One World Trade Center a
San Francisco's Tenderloin Faces New Opioid Crisis as ISO Spreads Undetected
ISO, a synthetic opioid 20 times more potent than fentanyl, is spreading through San Francisco's Tenderloin district. The drug is undetectab
New York Sends Up to $200 in Utility Rebates to Millions of Households
New York is sending automatic utility rebate checks of up to $200 to millions of households. The payments are based on 2024 tax returns and