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Pentagon Defends 'Donroe Doctrine,' Says U.S. Seeks to 'Empower' Latin America

During a conference in Cusco, the Pentagon's top policy official described the policy as "a fundamental change in our approach to the Western Hemisphere"

Latin Times · Jul 9

The ‘AOC effect’ is now officially sweeping the primaries — and Republicans are licking their chops

ANALYSIS: As more centrist Democrats fall to socialists and far-left progressives, Republicans smell an opportunity to retain Congress. But, Eric Garcia writes, it is not that clear cut

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Trump fumes as Mamdani-backed 'communists' topple incumbents in New York primaries

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the growing influence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a trio of progressive candidates backed by the democratic socialist leader scored major victories in New York’s Democratic congressional primaries.

The Times of India · Jun 24

New Yorkers vote as Democrats weigh competing visions in era of Trump

Democratic primary elections to test strength of party’s left flank as old guard faces string of challenges

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

New York is buzzing and Mamdani is on a roll – and trying to boost fellow leftists

New York City mayor’s stumping is irking some Democrats, but others see a cautious strategy from a rising political star

The Guardian - US · Jun 13

Green Card holders won't get SBA loans in US from March 1: What this new rule means for Indians

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that from March 1, they will not give loans to those businesses that are not owned by US citizens. Businesses owned by legal permanent residents, Green Card holders, will not get this loan. The new policy note said 100% of all direct and indirect…

The Times of India · Feb 3

Mamdani Effect: NYC Progressives Warn Incumbents Their Seats Are Vulnerable

Zohran Mamdani's shock mayoral win has energised progressives targeting Democratic heavyweights Hakeem Jeffries & Dan Goldman

International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2025

New York Democrat Nydia Velázquez says she will retire - Roll Call

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the House, said she won’t seek another term next year.

Roll Call · Nov 20, 2025

Lawmakers Condemn Racist Comments About Puerto Rico And Latinos

Leaders condemn derogatory comments made at Trump rally about Puerto Rico and Latinos, stressing the need for respect and understanding of diverse communities.

Top News · Oct 28, 2024

House of Representatives passes bill to allow Puerto Rico to decide its political future

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday afternoon that would allow residents of Puerto Rico to choose from three status options in a binding special election and end its 70-year-old current territorial status.

Miami Herald · Dec 15, 2022