Category: Politics
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In the U.S., Rich Goes to Prison: Elizabeth Holmes Reports to Serve 11 Years Behind Bars
Billionaire entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes begins serving her 11-year sentence this Tuesday (30). She was convicted last November of defrauding hundreds of investors while running the now-defunct startup, Theranos. Her request to remain free on bail while she fights to overturn her conviction was denied by an appeals court earlier this month. Judge Edward Davila, who…
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What Happens If the U.S. Can’t Pay Its Bills?
The federal government and the American Congress have yet to reach an agreement regarding the increase of the country’s public debt ceiling. As a result, the risk of an unprecedented default is growing. With no legislative proposal to vote on, lawmakers are leaving Washington D.C. this Friday (26) for the extended weekend due to the…
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DeSantis, Florida Governor, Officially Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday (24) with a strong speech, but a disastrous announcement on Twitter that did little to quell criticism that the 44-year-old Republican may not be quite ready to face former President Donald Trump. The unusual decision by DeSantis to announce his campaign in an online…
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Expensive Energy, Overdue Bills
Summer is approaching, but millions of Americans will think twice before turning on their air conditioning units. The high prices of essential goods, especially food and housing, have made it difficult for many families to cope with the rising cost of their energy bills. This has contributed to an increase in the number of families…
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Latino Defense Organization Issues Travel Alert for Florida
One of the most prominent Latino advocacy groups in the United States is recommending that immigrants avoid traveling to Florida after new immigration rules go into effect in July.
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Car Insurance Is Rising. What to Do?
If you recently received a higher car insurance bill, you are not alone. The price of car insurance rose about 15% in March compared to the previous year, significantly above the latest overall inflation reading of 5%. The average annual premium is around $2,000, according to personal finance website Bankrate. And the bad news is…
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Florida Censors Various Books in Social Studies
Florida has rejected dozens of social studies textbooks and requested publishers to edit dozens more, as announced by the state’s Department of Education this week, in the latest effort by Governor Ron DeSantis to censor textbooks that particularly cover contemporary issues of race and social justice. State officials initially rejected 82 of the 101 submitted…
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Foundation In NY Offers Immigration Services In Portuguese And At Affordable Prices
Dealing with immigration matters is already complicated. When one does not speak English, the situation becomes even more difficult. It is no wonder that many immigrants seek help from lawyers who speak Portuguese. However, there are not many in New York. But residents of the area have just gained another option, the Imigra Foundation, a…
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What Is Driving Record Levels of Immigration at the Southern Border of the U.S.?
Millions of people, in numbers not seen in decades, are leaving their homes across Latin America heading to the United States. While the crossing of immigrants at the southern border of the U.S. has always been intense, the pandemic and the ensuing recession hit Latin America harder than anywhere else in the world, plunging millions…
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George Santos Accused of 13 Crimes by Federal Prosecutors in NY
The U.S. Department of Justice opened 13 federal charges against Congressman George Santos on Wednesday (10), the son of a Brazilian immigrant who was elected to the House of Representatives by the Republican Party last year. Santos will face seven counts of electronic fraud, three counts of money laundering, one count of theft of public…