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COLOMBIA-ELECTION-CAMPAIGN

Violence Escalates in Colombia as Presidential Election Nears

In Colombia, violence is rising again just as the country heads into a new electoral cycle. Conflict‑monitoring group ACLED reports that incidents of political and criminal violence have increased, particularly in the southwest, where armed groups are competing for control of drug routes and territory. Colombia's presidential election is slated for Sunday, May 31, 2026.
US-LIFESTYLE-DAILY LIFE-NEW YORK

Most Latino Families Fall Short of What It Really Costs to Live in New York City

New York City still pulls many Latinos like a magnet. But new research shows that for most Hispanic families who already live there, the numbers simply don't add up. Even as a smaller group of Latinos builds successful businesses and careers, the majority are falling far short of what it actually costs to live with stability in the city.
LIRR Strike Announced at 12:01 a.m., May 16, 2026

LIRR Strike Update: No New Progress as Shutdown Enters Evening Hours

A sudden strike on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the nation's busiest commuter rail line, stranding hundreds of thousands of riders who typically travel between Long Island and New York City—and many of them are Latino workers who keep the city running. With no trains running, the disruption is hitting service workers, health-care staff, and immigrant families especially hard as they scramble for expensive or time‑consuming alternatives.