Maria is a News and Politics reporter at The Latin Times. She has a Master's degree in International Communication and is currently a PhD student in Political Communication. She has written for various news organizations such as LinkedIn News, as well as worked for the Office of Media Relations at St. John's University in Queens, New York. At The Latin Times, her coverage includes the 2024 election cycle— from polls to in-depth interviews with prominent Latino voices— to immigration and other trends in the current American political scene. She has a passion for storytelling and discussing democratic ideas, developments and values.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the GOP is looking to maintain their trifecta in government. But as Hispanics's discontent with the Trump administration grows, that may become harder.
The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.
Mexico sent 26 people accused of being cartel operatives to the U.S. amid increasing pressure from Washington. Experts say they may not be the last ones.
The Trump administration is planning to create a new reaction force that would have hundreds of National Guard troops ready to rapidly deploy to American cities across the country
The Trump administration is stepping up its efforts to get migrants to leave the country, quietly and slowly bringing back an explosive tactic from its first term— family separations.
In efforts to reach ambitious deportation goals, the Department of Homeland Security is giving new life to long-time administratively closed immigration cases.
As Sen. Fetterman becomes Trump's "Favorite Democrat," some in the party are reportedly regretting their support, hoping his previous opponent will soon make a comeback.
Immigrants are increasingly being taken into ICE custody across the country. But as lawyers seek to represent them, many are seemingly disappearing from the system.
DNI Gabbard ignored concerns from CIA officials who feared revealing spying sources and methods when deciding to release highly classified documents of Russia's role in U.S. election.
Hundreds of human rights abuses have taken place in immigration detention centers across the country this year, according to a new report from Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)
Undocumented migrants in Connecticut are disappearing quickly and quietly from the workforce as ICE continues efforts to crack down on immigration across the country.
Six months into the Trump administration, what was once considered one of the president's most popular issues across the country, immigration, has plummeted in popularity.
Temporary Protections are set to end for millions of migrants from across the country. Experts warn the move may have significant economic impacts for the U.S.
The White House reportedly directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to stop using polygraph tests to search for people who have leaked information to the media.
The Department of Justice revealed Tuesday that it reached out to Ghislaine Maxwell, former associate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, for a meeting.
Over 200 Venezuelan men who were sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador were sent back to their home country earlier this week. Now, they are telling their stories.
A network of X accounts have used artificial intelligence to support the Trump administration since 2024. Now, they are confused over their messaging as Epstein divide continues.
