Opinion

The deaths from the pandemic in Mexico are a national tragedy and the numbers look bad compared to other countries with similar populations.

Comparing Miami to Wuhan would have been crazy early this year, when the first cases of the coronavirus were reported near a market in the city of 11 million people. But now Miami is now the epicenter of the pandemic and we know that Wuhan took the correct measures to contain the virus, and we did not.

Events unfolding now in Guatemala's Supreme Court are a colorful illustration of how systemic corruption is baked into the system and cripples efforts to strengthen the rule of law, ensure accountability in government, and fight corruption.

Lopez Obrador surprised observers with his tepid words and praise for Trump last week, despite his harsh words and mistreatment of immigrants. Why did he do that? Mexico and the United States, in AMLO's words, have a “peculiar coexistence.”

"Immigrants are vital to our country, they are essential workers in our economy and Joe will not only stop the attacks on immigrant communities, but also fight to pass a 21st century immigration reform package".

Despite Covid-19, the Dominican Republic proved free and fair elections can be held this week, in a repudiation of public corruption and impunity. But, the new president, Luis Abinader, faces a tough job due to the pandemic's impact on tourism and high expectations over his promises to end corruption.

Trump has nominated, and the Senate has confirmed, 200 lifetime judges. They are picking people who have dedicated their careers to putting our rights at risk — from health care access, to voting, to racial justice.

No family should lose their home, especially during a pandemic - but Latino renters are disproportionately likely to report having little to no confidence they can make their next housing payment.

Surrounded by mountains, the city is in a bowl that traps whatever floats in the air, notorious for its smog and for the terrible health consequences pollution brings, including asthma and heart disease. The coronavirus outbreak, together with overcrowding and other poverty-related factors – creates the conditions for Covid-19 to severely sicken and kill more people.

Racism is deeply rooted in America’s social system, putting Afro-Latinos at a constant disadvantage.