<p>Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open municipal supermarkets with 30% discounts faces an uncomfortable comparison to the Mercal stores promoted by Hugo Chávez in Venezuela.</p>
<p>Dollar prices showed differences across Latin American markets on Tuesday, July 28. While Mexico saw virtually no change, the US dollar fell to a recent low in Colombia and continued dropping in the official buy rate in the Dominican Republic.</p>
<p>Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive their next payment on Friday, July 31, even though it is their August benefit. The early payment is due to a routine adjustment by the Social Security Administration (SSA) because August 1, 2026, falls on a Saturday. Why it matters: In addition to the early SSI […]</p>
<p>Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as the frontrunner in a new poll of potential Democratic presidential candidates for the 2028 election, although she emphasized that she has not decided whether to run for the White House. Why it matters: It is the first time a Latina politician has led a Democratic presidential preference poll with a […]</p>
<p>ICE mobile phone surveillance concerns. Privacy and civil liberties under scrutiny. ICE faces growing questions over spyware use. A Democratic senator has raised concerns after revealing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)purchased technology capable of secretly accessing mobile phones. The reported use of spyware by immigration authorities has fueled a broader debate over privacy, […]</p>
<p>ICE arrests Hispanic couple. Family launches fundraising campaign. Couple faces two separate immigration cases. The relatives of Nina and Luis Sánchez, a married couple known in their community for their work as photographers, have launched a fundraising campaign after both were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)agents in Georgia. Why it matters: According […]</p>
<p>Melania Trump stuns in a patriotic-inspired look. Claudia Sheinbaum chooses a military green suit. Style showdown unfolds in the presidential suite. Melania Trump Claudia Sheinbaum World Cup Final. The historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina generated excitement not only on the field at New York/New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) but also […]</p>
<p>Kaylee Hottle dies following a car accident. She rose to fame in Godzilla vs. Kong. Hollywood mourns her passing. Actress Kaylee Hottle died in the early hours of Tuesday, July 21, in Maryland, after being involved in a car accident. She was 19 years old and was best known for portraying Jia in Godzilla vs. […]</p>
<p>Mary Gates went months without receiving her Social Security disability benefits after temporarily returning to work. Her case illustrates how an employment review can leave a beneficiary without income—and without clear answers—for weeks or even months. Why it matters: For many people, disability benefits are their primary source of income. A delay in payments can […]</p>
<p>El Mayo Zambada sentenced to life. Judge orders a historic multibillion-dollar asset forfeiture. Drug kingpin calls for an end to violence. Mexican drug trafficker Ismael «El Mayo» Zambada was sentenced to life in prison on Monday after being convicted in a U.S. federal court of trafficking cocaine and fentanyl. The presiding judge, Brian Cogan, imposed […]</p>
<p>Maribel Guardia sends message to Aylín Mujica. She remembers Julián Figueroa. She stands by Aylín Mujica. Maribel Guardia publicly expressed her support for Aylín Mujica after the death of Mauro Menéndez, the son of the Cuban actress and Osamu Menéndez. The Costa Rican actress took to social media to share a heartfelt message of empathy, […]</p>
<p>Thousands of retirees across the United States will receive their next Social Security payment on Wednesday, July 22, according to the official payment schedule from the Social Security Administration (SSA). At the same time, anticipation is growing over the agency’s next annual benefit adjustment, as early projections suggest that the Social Security COLA 2027 increase […]</p>
<p>Donald Trump once again became one of the most talked-about figures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, although this time it was not because of politics, but because of his unexpected role during Spain’s championship trophy ceremony. After La Roja defeated Argentina in the World Cup Final, the U.S. president joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino […]</p>
<p>Tragic loss for Aylín Mujica shocks the entertainment industry. Young artist dies in the Caribbean. Grieving mother leaves television production. The entertainment world has been left in shock following the confirmation of one of the most heartbreaking losses a parent can experience. Mauro Méndez, the eldest son of Cuban actress and television host Aylín Mujica, […]</p>
<p>Taco Bell lettuce recall. More than 1,600 people sickened. Outbreak affects five states. Taco Bell has removed shredded iceberg lettuce from its restaurants across the United States after health officials linked it to a Cyclospora outbreak. Investigators believe the contamination is connected to lettuce supplied by a single Mexican producer that was distributed to restaurants […]</p>
<p>ICE abandons airport arrest operation. Airport video goes viral. Arrest made the next day. A video recorded by witnesses at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas shows the moment U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempted to arrest a man but ultimately walked away from the scene. The arrest was completed the following […]</p>
<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, scheduled for this Sunday in New Jersey, is facing an unexpected challenge off the field. Smoke from Canada’s ongoing wildfires has significantly reduced air quality across much of the northeastern United States, raising concerns among health officials, fans, and tournament organizers. Air quality in New […]</p>
<p>Millions of Social Security beneficiaries could receive a larger-than-expected increase in Social Security COLA 2027 if inflation continues its recent upward trend. The latest projections place the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) between 3.6% and 4.7%, depending on how prices evolve before the official announcement. Why the Social Security COLA 2027 Matters: For millions of retirees, […]</p>
<p>Jessica Rodríguez steps in. Was she fired from Univision? Viewers continue demanding answers. The Hispanic television world has been buzzing with speculation after Alejandra «La Caramelo» Jaramillo, the Ecuadorian TV host, unexpectedly disappeared from the set of Univision’s entertainment show Siéntese Quien Pueda. Her absence comes after a recent controversy involving comments she made following […]</p>
<p>Farewell on Despierta América. Chiqui leaves Univision. Begins a new business venture. The Despierta América family shared an emotional morning as they said goodbye to one of the most beloved members of the team working behind the scenes. Although she was not regularly seen on camera, her work played a vital role in the show’s […]</p>