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

Who is following?

24
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ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days
Immigration January 21, 2026

ICE’s Camp East Montana: A Deadly 44 Days

As allegations of medical neglect and excessive force mount, deaths at the ... more

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Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids
Cover Story December 14, 2025

Anti-ICE Patrols: A Community Defense Against Immigration Raids

When federal immigration agents move through Northeast Los Angeles, residents often hear ... more

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ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents
Immigration August 8, 2025

ICE Is Now Desperately Recruiting Teenagers as Agents

That's how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday told social ... more

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A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it. A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.
Immigration January 29, 2026

A majority of Americans now favor abolishing ICE over keeping it.

As immigration enforcement expands, Latino lawmakers and civil rights groups warn of ... more

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ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return
Cover Story January 15, 2026

ICE Everywhere: Roofs, Streets, Stores—and Workers Too Afraid to Return

A series of immigration raids across Southern California Wednesday left workers and ... more

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ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Cover Story November 26, 2025

ICE Detains Relative of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

  Detention of press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s family member sparks renewed debate over ... more

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ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas? ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas?
Immigration June 13, 2025

ICE Agents: Untouchable and Dangerous — Victims of Trump’s Arrest Quotas?

A few weeks ago, Tom Homan, the border czar, received a reprimand ... more

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ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting
Immigration August 22, 2025

ICE Agents in a Heat Wave: Still No Signs of Melting

With record-breaking temperatures these days, there's one group of people who can't ... more

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ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality? ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality?
Cover Story November 18, 2025

ICE Agents Breaking the Law: Why Are So Few Facing Prosecution for Their Brutality?

ICE agents are breaking the law every day; they feel powerful and ... more

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ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website
Immigration December 1, 2022

ICE accidentally posted identities of 6,000 asylum seekers to agency website

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday that it had erroneously posted ... more

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“I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest “I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest
Immigration January 20, 2026

“I never thought it would happen to us”: Guatemalan Woman Devastated by her Husband’s Arrest

  Street vendors say surprise enforcement actions are leaving immigrant workers defenseless across ... more

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‘I feel betrayed by my country’ ‘I feel betrayed by my country’
Politics March 4, 2025

‘I feel betrayed by my country’

The email arrived at 7:06pm on a Saturday, but had been dated ... more

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Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California
USA August 19, 2023

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California

Hurricane Hilary grew rapidly to Category 4 strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast ... more

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No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults
Food October 24, 2025

No Senior Should Go Hungry: Los Angeles Faces Growing Crisis Among Older Adults

"It's very important for neighborhoods to get organized, for families to set ... more

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Humanitarian parole, TPS and DACA: Everything is at stake in these elections Humanitarian parole, TPS and DACA: Everything is at stake in these elections
Immigration October 10, 2024

Humanitarian parole, TPS and DACA: Everything is at stake in these elections

It was President Joe Biden himself who decided not to extend the ... more

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Hugo Soto-Martinez: We Have Hope, Los Angeles is a Strong City. Hugo Soto-Martinez: We Have Hope, Los Angeles is a Strong City.
Politics March 5, 2025

Hugo Soto-Martinez: We Have Hope, Los Angeles is a Strong City.

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez has been a fighter for the community, and now ... more

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Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.” Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”
Cover Story November 25, 2025

Hugo Soto-Martínez: “The city faces numerous challenges, and continued work is essential.”

Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez is running for re-election in Los Angeles City Council ... more

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Its unknown how will asylum work after Title 42 ends Its unknown how will asylum work after Title 42 ends
Immigration December 22, 2022

Its unknown how will asylum work after Title 42 ends

Show up at a border crossing with Mexico and ask a U.S. ... more