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.
Trump is set to send around 10,000 troops to southern border to curb immigration, a decision that is being criticized by Latino and migrant advocacy organizations.
Trump became the 47th President of the U.S. Monday, dedicating his first address, in part, to discussing his immigration agenda and plans to curb drug cartels.
A series of videos detail what immigrants can do if approached by ICE in different scenarios, including their home, on the street, or if someone they know is arrested
Trump has gloated over making Canada the 51st state of the union, threatening to use "economic force." Here's what to keep in mind if that were to happen.
Former Florida AG Pam Bondi is vying to become the next Attorney General of the U.S., but experts worry her loyalty to Trump could cloud her impartiality.
Former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is facing criminal charges, has been invited to Trump's inauguration even though Brazil's government has confiscated his passport
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is questioned by a group of bipartisan Senators as he seeks to become the next Secretary of State under the Trump administration.
With just one week until Trump takes office, the incoming administration continues to provide details about its strategies to conduct mass deportations
AOC's newly-won seat in the coveted Energy and Commerce committee shows the young progressive is ready to boost herself and think about her party's future
Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin seeks to introduce a bill that would bar future presidents from cancelling student loan debt, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
Iranian officials and military personnel are residing in the South American country, with some members being offered political asylum should they need it
President Jimmy Carter's life was honored at the Washington National Cathedral, with all the living former Presidents attending and celebrating his legacy
As the wildfires in California rage on, killing at least two and evacuating thousands of residents, President-elect Trump blames Gov. Newsom on the devastation
The Laken Riley Act, requiring the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes, passed the House Tuesday. It will now go before the Senate.
The Democrat, who spearheaded legislation to protect immigrants in the California county, has stepped down from her post amid personal and security threats.
As Trump is set to re-enter the White House, Mar-a-Lago rises to national attention, having become a hub to host world leaders, tech giants and celebrities.
Congress will convene on Monday to certify the election results. But as lawmakers confirm the votes, Trump's J6 legacy and a big snowstorm fall down on D.C.
The head of a migrant shelter in Tijuana said migrants are paying up to $500 to cab drivers to take them to the border, where immigration agents wait for them.
