Remembering Cindy Montañez, a ´Fearless Leader' Dedicated to Advocating for Latinos, Environmental Justice
"Her work as a public servant empowering the Latino community and advocating for a more sustainable Los Angeles will have a lasting impact on the city for years to come," said NALEO about her passing
Inflation, Debt, Lithium: How Presidential Runoff Brings Argentina To A Crossroads in Many Fronts
Over the past year, Argentina has experienced near-hyperinflation and a foreign currency scarcity as central bankers struggle to repay a $33 billion debt to the International Monetary Fund
Hispanic Gen Zs are Politically Aware but Don't Have Strong Ties to Any Political Party
The demographic believes the political landscape is ineffective but are mobilized and determined to be heard, according to a new report
The Biden Administration Creates Task Force to Strengthen Protection for H-2B Temporary Workers
Four government agencies will investigate violations related to fraud and abuse in the H-2B program.
Israel Steps Up Gaza Strikes Ahead Of Ground Invasion
Fresh fire was exchanged across Israel's border with Lebanon, as Israel's military warned militant group and Hamas ally Hezbollah was "dragging Lebanon into a war"
Argentines to Vote Amid Economic Decline, Record Inflation and Financial Mismanagement
To avoid a runoff election on November 19, a candidate needs to win 45 percent of the vote Sunday, or 40 percent with a difference of 10 points or more over the nearest rival.
First Aid Rolls Into Gaza Devastated By 'Nightmare' War
AFP journalists on Saturday saw 20 trucks from the Egyptian Red Crescent, which is responsible for delivering aid from various UN agencies, pass through the Rafah border crossing from Egypt into Gaza.
Americans Like Mexicans and Their Culture, Don't Think the Same About Their Government: Survey
Only 12% of American Adults have a very or somewhat favorable opinion of the AMLO administration
Skyrocketing Insurance Costs Force Latinos To Waive Full Or Partial Coverage In Florida
Florida's insurance rate increases have been the largest and fastest compared to other states in the country, up 57% since 2015, nearly three times the national average. Florida accounts for 9% of claims nationwide but 79% of homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute
Jim Jordan Gains Ground for House Speaker But Still Short of Support; Two Latinos Playing Key Role
Jordan needs 217 votes to win the nomination, and considering that his party's a razor-thin majority, he can only afford to lose a handful republican votes
Meet Daniel Noboa: This Banana Empire Heir Will Become Ecuador's Youngest President
At the age of 35, Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa is fulfilling the political dreams of his banana tycoon father, who failed five times to win the presidency.
Israel Readies For Gaza Invasion As Civilians Flee
In the eight days since Hamas gunmen killed more than 1,300 Israelis in their surprise onslaught, Israel has responded with a devastating bombing campaign that has claimed over 2,300 lives in Gaza.
From Charles Darwin to Drug Trafficking, 5 Things to Know About Ecuador Presidential Election
Ecuadorians vote for a new president Sunday in the midst of a bloody drug war and a rash of political assassinations that cut short the bid of a popular candidate
English, German, Irish, Mexicans Are the Largest U.S. Population Groups
The 2020 Census allowed respondents to state details about their ethnicity and national origins
Biden Campaign's Hispanic Push, Latino-Owned Businesses, Bad Bunny's Lyrics: Top Stories of the Week
A roundup of the top stories shaping the lives of Latinos and Hispanics in the U.S. and in the Americas
Migrant Surge In US Sparks Anguish In Democratic Cities as Leaders Blame the Federal Government
Immigration has long been a contentious topic in the United States, with Republican and Democratic politicians presenting differing visions on rehauling the country's broken system.
Steve Scalise Drops Out of House Speaker Race; How can a Prolonged Impasse Affect Latinos
A new chapter in the political crisis unfolding in the Republican Party began on Thursday, and its outcome is nothing but uncertain
Bob Menendez Has Now Been Accused of Acting as a Foreign Agent for Egypt
Menendez, of Latino descent, had already been indicted along with his wife in an alleged bribery scheme
Utah State Sues TikTok Alleging Addictive And Destructive Social Media Habits In Kids
The accusation cites public health concerns. Research has shown that children who spend more than three hours a day on social media double their risk of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression
Could Israel-Hamas Conflict Descend Into Wider Regional War?
Thousands have already been killed on both sides since Hamas on Saturday launched its devastating attacks against Israeli civilian targets, prompting massive Israeli retaliatory strikes on the densely-packed Gaza Strip
How Influencers, Coyotes, Con Artists Deceive Migrants Spreading Misinformation On Social Media
Misinformation can sometimes become a key factor in migrants' motivation to make their way to the U.S.
Biden Condemns Terrorist Hamas Attacks, Pledges Support to Israel
John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, said the U.S. has no intention to put U.S. troops on the ground in Israel
Senators Want Medications Against Fentanyl Overdose in Schools. How Does it Affect Latinos?
Florida's Rick Scott and Oregon's Jeff Merkley are sponsoring the School Access to Naxolone Act. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Among Latinos Have Nearly Tripled Since 2011
Skyrocketing Home Prices Push Hispanics to Buy Houses in Areas With Low Latino Presence
A look at how Latinos are moving around the country based on national trends. The Hispanic homeownership rate rose to 48.6 percent in 2022, according to NAHREP
How Do the Americas Observe Columbus Day? Diversity Is the Common Thread
In some countries, such as the U.S. Columbus Day is not observed nationally, and it isn't even held on October 12 as in the rest of the world.
'The Three Commissioners' Mafia' Is Under Federal Investigation, Denounces Former Miami Police Chief
Allegations and investigations of political corruption in Miami continue. In addition to those involving Mayor Francis Suarez, three of Miami's commissioners are now under federal investigation
Suspects In Ecuador Candidate Assassination Killed In Prison
After news broke of the prison deaths, Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso announced he would immediately return from a trip to New York to handle the incident.
Top US Senator Accuses Chinese Firms Of 'Fuelling' Fentanyl Crisis
Chuck Schumer is the latest high-level American official to visit China as Washington seeks to ease tensions with Beijing.
UK Judge Throws Out Harassment Case Against Juan Carlos I, Spain's Former King
Danish businesswoman Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn had sued the retired king for damages of more than $154 million
Latino Catholics Look On as Vatican Synod Keeps an Agenda Filled With Thorny Issues
This "Synod of Sinodality" is expected to be a controversial one, as more progressive and conservative sectors within the church differ con key aspects.