On the latest Latino USA, disaster restoration workers Mariano & Santos' health symptoms weren't unique. We interviewed 100 Latino workers in FL, LA, and TX for the first time.

Produced by Futuro Investigates, in collab w/ The Center for Public Integrity & Columbia Journalism.
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On the latest Latino USA, we explore how companies in the disaster restoration industry profit by hiring workers without ensuring their safety.

Produced by Futuro Investigates, in collab w/ The Center for Public Integrity & Columbia Journalism.

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I’m so proud to continue working with Latino USA. I filed my first story over a decade ago.
Now, sharing the mic with my tocaya Maria Hinojosa 🥑

Doing this type of work takes time and talent from so many people. I’m so grateful I got to finish this before my layoff.

Toxic Labor: Latino workers like Santos & Mariano put their health on the line to rebuild America. Yet, they're left to suffer in silence as regulations fail to protect them.
(Published w/ Futuro Investigates, Columbia Journalism & @latinousa)

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I remember living in New Orleans in 2006 across the street from a home rented by several Latino construction workers. They were doing the hard, painful labor to save a city after catastrophe. They deserve our respect, gratitude, and health care!

🧵1/ Great collab between Maria Hinojosa 🥑 Maria Ines Zamudio Peniley Ramírez Andrea López-Cruzado 𓂆 nour Roxana Iraís Futuro Media Latino USA CJI. Work that began last year: 'They clean up after natural disasters. Now they’re getting sick. 'publicintegrity.org/environment/to… via The Center for Public Integrity

proud to have co-produced this audio investigation.

we document how workers are often exposed to toxins found in disaster cleanup sites, making them sick long after the job is done.

it's a labor story, a health story, a climate story, an immigration story. listen now!

Thrilled to share the Toxic Labor audio documentary, out today with Latino USA Futuro Investigates The Center for Public Integrity and Columbia Journalism!

Huge congrats to Maria Ines Zamudio Maria Hinojosa 🥑 𓂆 nour Roxana Iraís Andrea López-Cruzado on this beautiful release ✨

Your must-listen tomorrow!

Today is the last day to vote for Marta Martinez's important story on the economic —and emotional cost— of having a loved one in prison, particularly for women. Please support Latino USA Futuro Media's independent journalism with your vote The Webby Awards!

In the upcoming Latino USA, we explore the health impacts of prolonged toxin exposure on workers cleaning and rebuilding US cities post-natural disasters.

Produced by Futuro Investigates, in collaboration with Columbia Journalism and The Center for Public Integrity.

Episode drops April 19!

You’ll be hearing my voice this week on Latino USA bringing you a special collaboration.
Writing & producing this episode w/ Andrea López-Cruzado 𓂆 nour Roxana Iraís Peniley Ramírez 🥑 restored my faith in collaborations ✨

Thank you for being such a joy to work with 💐

.Maria Hinojosa 🥑 talks about how our investigation uncovers the serious health dangers faced by Latino disaster restoration workers from on-the-job toxin exposure. Produced by Futuro Investigates, Columbia Journalism, and The Center for Public Integrity.

Episode drops April 19 on Latino USA's feed 🎧

'Los tiempos de Dios son perfectos'
'God's timing is perfect'

Don't miss this beautiful, inspiring —and fun!— Latino USA segment with the amazingly talented mother-son music duo Tony Succar and mimysuccaroficial. Produced by Jeanne Montalvo bit.ly/3vKTndO

El temblor de hace unos minutos en Nueva Jersey revivió recuerdos y temores de la primera mitad de mi vida en Perú. Pero incluso lo sentí más fuerte que el último en mi memoria. Mi mamá me llamó de inmediato, muy nerviosa. Hay sensaciones que el tiempo ni las distancias borran.

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“Entraron, pero no encontraron el cuerpo de Jesús, el Señor…No está aquí; ha resucitado.”🙏🏻❤️ “They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus…He is not here; he has risen!”

Our Latino USA producer Reynaldo Leaños Jr. recently worked on the episode that features comedian Aida Rodriguez. Her work focuses on her family, upbringing, race, politics, everyday life, and Latinos.

Here's why you should listen to that episode! 🎧