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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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

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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 Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles ICE Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles
Immigration March 1, 2026

ICE Baby Jails: Poor Conditions, Child Detention, and Family Struggles

As ICE expands family detention at the Dilley facility in Texas, immigrant ... more

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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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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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How to Suffocate a Country Without Suffocating It… Trump and Rubio vs. Cuba How to Suffocate a Country Without Suffocating It… Trump and Rubio vs. Cuba
Immigration July 3, 2025

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Marco Rubio should know better. It's not with a hardline approach that ... more

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How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports
Technology March 26, 2026

How to Keep ICE Agents Out of Your Devices at Airports

The rise in enforcement makes digital security at U.S. airports critical as ... more

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How the Political Parties Have Realigned on Immigration How the Political Parties Have Realigned on Immigration
Immigration January 3, 2023

How the Political Parties Have Realigned on Immigration

Today, Democrats and Republicans could not stand farther apart on immigration. In ... more

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How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior
USA August 23, 2023

How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior

Ron DeSantis' path to national prominence started in Florida's classrooms, where he ... more

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How Painful Is Tattoo Removal? How Painful Is Tattoo Removal?
Art August 16, 2023

How Painful Is Tattoo Removal?

Not feeling that flaming skull tattoo with your ex's name across it ... more

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How many golden statuettes has Argentina won at the Oscars? How many golden statuettes has Argentina won at the Oscars?
Entertainment March 9, 2023

How many golden statuettes has Argentina won at the Oscars?

With two awards and eight Oscar nominations for best foreign film, Argentina ... more

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How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them? How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?
Food July 25, 2023

How many Americans use food stamps and how can you receive them?

FACTS: In 2021, more than 41 million individuals participate in SNAP. More than one ... more