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.
Majority of employers across industries are worried that the Trump admin's crack down on immigration will lead to staffing shortages within the next 12 months.
The Hispanic Access Foundation hosted its 5th annual Latino Advocacy Week, seeking to raise awareness about the power of the group and untapped opportunities.
The Trump administration reportedly asked Ukraine to accept an unspecified number of U.S. third-country deportees. It is unclear how Ukraine responded.
While conservatives have a trifecta in the federal government, the Trump administration is energizing liberals abroad who are building an anti-Trump movement.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he plans to pass the GOP's reconciliation bill by Memorial Day, but "red lines" over the legislation continue to grow.
Rwanda is in early discussions with the Trump admin to accept deported migrants from the U.S., possibly making it the first African nation to reach such a deal.
Under the new proposal, parents or legal guardians are required to provide proof of citizenship of their children when enrolling them in public schools.
The Trump admin is considering military action to curb down drug operations in Mexico, with or without the consent of Sheinbaum's government, according to the Crisis Group
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is urging donors to prevent House lawmakers from jumping into key Senate races in 2026, Axios report reveals.
A Brazilian transgender asylum seeker says she was held at Guantanamo Bay with little privacy, food or contact to family, an ordeal she described as "dehumanizing."
Yorely Bernal Inciarte and Maiker Espinoza Escalona were deported to Venezuela and El Salvador, but their child remains in the U.S. foster care system.
The law enforcement arm of USOS has joined a group of federal agencies, like the IRS, to cooperate with the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.
An alleged Tren de Aragua leader was arrested in California as the Trump administration continues its efforts to curb down the gang's influence in the U.S.
President Trump has hinted numerous times he is considering running for a third term, taking over Canada and Greenland, but American don't take him seriously.
Voters are increasingly critical of Musk's role and the Department of Government Efficiency, showing signs of skepticism that it is actually cutting spending.
The Trump administration has asserted repeatedly that Abrego Garcia's tattoos prove his membership in the MS-13 gang. But experts say it is not so simple.
As the Trump admin ramps up its deportation efforts, Krome Detention Center in Miami saw its prisoner population skyrocket and reports of abuse come to light.
As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, workers across the agricultural sector are experiencing more raids and difficulty finding jobs.
Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.
