Jose Pernalete

Miami among top 10 US cities with highest cost of living

VOA Spanish: Florida farmers fear mass deportations

Biden, Florida governor say disaster officials on scene at Hurricane Milton cleanup

‘We survived,’ hurricane-affected residents say as Biden, Governor Ron DeSantis tout assistance efforts

Messi Mania Hits Fever Pitch Following Soccer Star’s Miami Arrival

Lionel Messi to play for local team Inter Miami

Preparations Underway for the National Museum of the American Latino

The head of the yet-to-be-built National Museum of the American Latino says construction could begin in Washington within the next five years. Jorge Zamanillo, who was recently named as the museum’s director, spoke with reporter Jose Pernalete — who filed this story for VOA.

Stranded in Miami, Cruise Ship Workers Long for Home

Many workers, some of whom are immigrants, have been staying in hotels since March when the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States

Meteorologists Recommend Readiness for More Active 2018 Hurricane Season

Meteorologists are forecasting a more active than usual hurricane season as the 2018 season gets underway this month. Although current weather patterns may still change, experts say any American who lives in hurricane-prone areas should prepare themselves and take preventive measures now. Jose Pernalete reports from Miami. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates.

Outcry Prompts Developers to Cancel School Shooting Video Game

After strong criticism from students who survived the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and their parents, a video game called "Active Shooter" will not be released on June 6 on "Steam," an online gaming platform. VOA's Jose Pernalete got reaction to the game, and the decision not to release it. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates his report.

Bullets Repurposed as Symbols of Life

A Miami activist is using her artistic skills to give new life to bullets. She's launched a social campaign called “Bullets for life”, that transforms lethal projectiles into jewelry and clothing accessories. Her mission: to send a message of hope and awareness about the threat of gun violence in the U.S. VOA's Cristinia Caicedo Smit narrates this report by Jose Pernalete.

Father of Shooting Victim Turns Tragedy into Call For Action

The tragic shooting in Parkland Florida last month left a gaping hole in the lives of 17 families. But the tragedy has become a call to action for the father of one of the victims. Manuel Oliver wants young people to speak out against gun violence, and he's joining thousands of marchers in Washington this weekend to implore others to do the same. VOA's Jose Pernalete has more in this report. Cristina Caicedo Smit narrates.

US Forecasters Keep Watch on Possible New Tropical Storm

There is a high probability Tropical Storm Irma could form by sometime Wednesday, passing near the coastline before going out to sea over the Atlantic

Film ‘Beatriz at Dinner’ Serves Up Immigration Conflicts

In VOA interview, actress Salma Hayek and director Miguel Arteta urge more discussion and civility