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.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed inflation, immigration and the economy as the top issues voters think Trump should handle as soon as he assumes office.
The 2024 general election saw a historic shift of Latino voters to the right. As Democrats look forward to the 2026 midterms, Gallego offers some advice.
The Union is seeking a "roadmap" on how the incoming Trump administration will carry out its deportation plans, particularly looking at ICE's air transportation
From Arizona to Pennsylvania, key congressional races are not over yet, as some candidates question election integrity or say their contest is too close to call
Beneficiaries of the new policy will be granted more time in the city's care, under the same shelter they were assigned for their first 60 days in the system.
If Trump's mass deportation plans come into fruition, Mexico could see severe ripple effects, as it will likely become the primary hub migrants are sent to
A new analysis shows the number of homeless children in NYC has risen by 22% during the past school year. Figures have climbed consistently for almost a decade
Despite having run on improving the cost of living, experts believe Trump's policies will actually weaken the economy and increase food prices nationally
Trump made historic gains with Latinos. As pundits, analysts and voters try to explain why, the term 'rancho libertarian' may help provide some clarity.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams reassured New Yorkers that mass deportations would not come to the city, but immigrations laws are only enforced by the federal government
Republicans made history in the 2024 general elections, capturing the White House, Senate and potentially the U.S. House, largely due to support from minorities
