Reynaldo Mena

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.

Joined May 30, 2022

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Reynaldo Mena is a Mexican journalist with deep expertise in Southern California. He previously served as editor of La Opinión and as editorial director of Hoy Los Angeles. His career also includes roles at the Orange County Register, the San Jose Mercury News, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He currently serves as Content Editor at Parriva.
Joined May 30, 2022

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24
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The other disappeared, the factor of being Mexican

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The number of arrests on the border with Mexico increases The number of arrests on the border with Mexico increases
Immigration January 2, 2023

The number of arrests on the border with Mexico increases

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For Americans making minimum wage, it's an automatic raise — but it ... more

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USA February 5, 2024

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The photo was taken by Julio Cortez who grew up in the ... more

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Latinos December 3, 2022

The Latino community registers a substantial increase in homelessness

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The whole shebang is centered on the common Finnish philosophy that happiness ... more

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The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families The Empty Chair: Why This Thanksgiving Is the Most Painful in Years for Immigrant Families
Cover Story November 24, 2025

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This Thursday, thousands of families will look at an empty chair at ... more

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The drama of the Venezuelan girl who died on a bus sent from Texas to Chicago The drama of the Venezuelan girl who died on a bus sent from Texas to Chicago
Immigration August 13, 2023

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Immigration November 3, 2025

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