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.
U.S. Politics Navigates Unchartered Territory In The Aftermath Of The House Speaker's Ouster
The political reaction to the impeachment of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has ignited a political firestorm. The first to express their displeasure were the same Republicans. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan and Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern, are candidates to replace McCarthy
U.S. High-Level Group Starts Meetings in Mexico on a Clear Agenda: Fentanyl Trafficking
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas began their Mexico meetings with a visit to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Analysis: Odd Alliance Between Democrats And Hardline Republicans Kicks Out The Speaker Of The House
McCarthy, a moderate who had been questioned for his lack of leadership, had come to office with great difficulty after numerous votes
Furious Republicans Vote Kevin McCarthy Out as US House Speaker in Unprecedented Move
McCarthy is the first speaker in US history ousted from the job after fellow party members accused him of cooperating with Democrats
Miami Mayor in the Spotlight: Faces Corruption Charges, Clashes With Local Press
Francis Suárez, mayor of the so-called capital of the Americas, is facing corruption investigations and
accusations of mistreatment of the local press.
Biden Says His Policies Are Saving Money to Millions of US Citizens
The president posted an ad on social media as part of a campaign drive to influence electors in battleground states
U.S. President Joe Biden Speaks With Allies to Assure Them of Ukraine Support
The U.S. president spoke with the leaders of Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, Britain, and of the EU and NATO, and the French foreign
Immigration Policy Seen as Casualty in Shutdown Legislative Negotiations
The shadow of the government shutdown is still on the horizon and will once again impact various agencies. Immigration remains one of the most important topics to the Latino community. Several logbacks will be expected if not avoided. Political asylum and some visas could be affected
Latino Organizations Support Bill to End Underrepresentation In Politics And Elected Office
Provisions of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act is seen as essential to attracting more Latinos to the polls during elections.