Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Apple Price Hikes Loom as AI Chip Shortage Drives Up iPhone Costs
Apple is set to raise iPhone prices as a global shortage of DRAM chips, driven by AI demand, squeezes supply. The iPhone 18 lineup could see
Powassan Virus Cases Rise in US: What Latinos Need to Know About Tick-Borne Disease
Powassan virus cases are rising in the US, particularly in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions. The tick-borne disease can transmit in jus
Times Square Shooting After Knicks Parade Sparks Panic in New York
A shooting in Times Square on Thursday afternoon caused mass panic just hours after the Knicks championship parade. NYPD officers arrested o
Baby Boomers Face Homelessness as Housing Crisis Deepens Generational Divide
The housing crisis is pushing an increasing number of baby boomers into homelessness. Younger generations are questioning the policies of th
New York Rent Vote Looms: Could Freeze or Hike Hit 1 Million Apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board will vote June 25 on rent hikes for one million stabilized apartments in New York. Tenants demand a freeze while l
Wall Street Giants Head South: Apollo's Austin Move Signals Shift in Financial Power
Apollo Global Management is opening a second headquarters in Austin, Texas, moving key jobs from Wall Street. The shift highlights how lower
Miami-Dade's Rising Cost of Living Pushes Essential Workers Out
More than 563,000 households in Miami-Dade are classified as ALICE—employed but unable to cover essentials. Rents have jumped from $1,454 to
New York Rolls Out $2 Billion in STAR Property Tax Relief: What Latino Homeowners Need to Know
Nearly 2.8 million New York property owners will receive STAR tax relief payments ranging from $350 to $1,500. The state has started mailing
Inglewood Residents Warned: Renting Driveways for 2026 World Cup Could Lead to Fines
Inglewood residents face strict warnings from city officials about renting driveways for the 2026 World Cup. Unauthorized parking operations
AI-Driven Layoffs Surge: 40,000 Tech Jobs Lost in a Month Across the Americas
Over 40,000 tech workers lost their jobs in one month as companies cite AI automation. Latino professionals in the US and Latin America face
New York's Top Counties Slip Out of Reach for Working Families
Nassau and Westchester counties top quality-of-life rankings but remain financially out of reach for many working families. Rising housing c
Wealthy Americans Seek Second Passports as Investment Migration Surges
Record numbers of wealthy Americans are pursuing investment migration to obtain second passports and residencies in stable jurisdictions. Th