Carla Méndez

2 months ago | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Carla Mendez |Carla Méndez

The 52nd annual March for Life brought thousands to the Capitol on Friday to advocate for the anti-abortion movement. The event comes three years after the landmark Roe v. Wade case in 1973 was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. This year, the focus was clear: shifting cultural attitudes to eradicate abortion from society.

Jan 24, 2025 | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Carla Mendez |Carla Méndez

As climate-related disasters grow in frequency and intensity, California’s ongoing battle with devastating wildfires speaks to an impending crisis — an insurance system on the brink. The issue is making recovery increasingly difficult for homeowners and communities. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. experienced 28 weather and climate disasters in 2023 that exceeded $1 billion in damages.

Jan 8, 2025 | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Carla Mendez |Carla Méndez

Jimmy Carter, el trigésimo noveno Presidente de los Estados Unidos y el de mayor longevidad en la historia del país, falleció el 29 de diciembre de 2024 a los 100 años. Reconocido por sus esfuerzos humanitarios y su compromiso al servicio público, el legado de Carter dejó una huella imborrable en la nación y en el mundo. El martes por la tarde, los restos de Carter llegaron al Capitolio en Washington, D.C., desde su ciudad natal de Plains, Georgia.

Dec 11, 2024 | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Carla Mendez |Carla Méndez |Isabel Rivera

Diversas organizaciones artísticas en Florida siguen enfrentando desafíos para mantenerse a flote después de que el gobernador Ron DeSantis eliminara 32 millones de dólares del presupuesto estatal, originalmente destinados a programas de arte y cultura en todo el estado. El sector creativo del condado de Miami-Dade aún resiente el impacto de la reducción de fondos anunciada en junio pasado.

Oct 14, 2024 | caplinnews.fiu.edu | Carla Mendez |Carla Méndez

Under a concrete overpass on NW 17th Street, just steps from Miami’s Camillus House shelter, a small group of homeless people gathered the day after a new Florida law banning public encampments had taken effect. Confusion hung in the air as those living under the overpass speculated about how long they would be able to stay before being forced to move or were arrested. Among them was Rolando, who came from Cuba and has been living in Miami for little over a year.