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Careless Detention – Some Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation – Immigrants Sedated Without Medical Reason

A look at recent Mexican drug-war violence – (striking list of May murders)

Feds combing jails for illegal immigrants – (4,453 legal and illegal immigrants have been placed into removal proceedings in Washington State since June 2007)

What’s Next for Postville? – (update: near 400 arrested – town may dry up) – (you should read the comments below the original article)

Learning the Language: An Immigration Raid and a Subpoena in Postville, Iowa

Did You Know? Officials say 90% of the Latino students at Postville high school aren’t in class today and a third of all the students in kindergarten through eighth grade are absent. – Impact of raid – Iowa

Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant

Did You Know? Children are big business in Guatemala, where international adoption is estimated to be a $100 million industry, making orphans the country’s second-most lucrative export after bananas.

Beto Cuevas will showcase unreleased songs in his NY solo debut

Obama needs to be cautious with Latinos

Sheriff Joe Arpaio cut out of state funding – Arizona


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Careless Detention – Some Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation – Immigrants Sedated Without Medical Reason

Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant

What’s Next for Postville? – (update: near 400 arrested – town may dry up)- Iowa – (you should read the comments below the original article)


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Learning the Language: An Immigration Raid and a Subpoena in Postville, Iowa

Has Research in a Peruvian National Park Revolutionized Conservation?

A Supermodel Gives Back to Venezuela – Patricia Velasquez

Luis Maza is eager to take advantage of opportunity – Venezuelan is called up to the major leagues for the first time in 10-year professional career. – Los Angeles Dodgers

Shawn Hunter finds new challenge at Chivas USA – (Latinos “want players from Mexico that are young, that are exciting on the field”)

Hispanic population growing as region’s demographics get rapid makeover – “if it wasn’t for Hispanics many more West Texas communities would be like ghost towns.”

Sheriff Joe Arpaio cut out of state funding – Arizona


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A look at recent Mexican drug-war violence – (striking list of May murders)

Feds combing jails for illegal immigrants – (4,453 legal and illegal immigrants have been placed into removal proceedings in Washington State since June 2007)

14 Colombian paramilitary warlords extradited to U.S. – Colombian President Alvaro Uribe decided to send 14 paramilitary leaders to the U.S. to face drug-trafficking charges. Victims groups said the move jeopardizes their reparations.

‘NY Times’ Duped by Chilean Security Guard

LA prosecutor taken off case of slain football star – the Jamiel Shaw Jr. case

Temporary worker program blocked by Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Japanese steakhouse to pay $80K over harassment of Hispanic women – Maryland

Immigration raid notebook – Iowa – (looks like ICE did use the National Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo for the Postville raid)


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Did You Know? Children are big business in Guatemala, where international adoption is estimated to be a $100 million industry, making orphans the country’s second-most lucrative export after bananas.

Did You Know? Officials say 90% of the Latino students at Postville high school aren’t in class today and a third of all the students in kindergarten through eighth grade are absent. – Impact of raid – Iowa


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Clinton hopes Puerto Ricans boost her popular-vote tally

Obama needs to be cautious with Latinos

Latinos in home state feel bond with McCain


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MensajeTV is Ready to Roll Out as the First Internet Television Network Created Especially for Latinas in the United States

Eureka- Marketings Next Big Thing Revealed at Univision Upfront

U.S.-Mexican trucking experiment in slow lane

Prosecutors want hefty fine against saddle maker over illegal immigrants – Oklahoma

Uruguay’s sharp contrast with chaotic Argentina is making it a haven in the southern cone

Televisa Publishing Expands Research into Latin American Media

DIRECTV Mas Officially Launches Expanded Channel Offering and New Creative Campaign During Upfront Week

Several Food and Drink Firms from Latin America are starting to Make Acquisitions in the US

Shawn Hunter finds new challenge at Chivas USA – (Latinos “want players from Mexico that are young, that are exciting on the field”)

CULTIVA Entertainment announces exclusive marketing agent relationship with the Colombian League of Professional Baseball

Japanese steakhouse to pay $80K over harassment of Hispanic women – Maryland

Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge cites concern Postville plant will close – Iowa

MTV Tr3s :: Advertisers Learn to Speak Tr3s at MTV Tr3s Upfront

Resilience of Hispanic Consumer and Benefits of Print and Digital Media Touted at Upfront Event


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Laura Zapata sin interés para fumar la pipa de la paz con su familia tras petición de Thalía

Leonardo Arámbula’s tumor is benign

Shakira advocates for excellence in education

Discovery en Espanol’s Santo Milagro Explores Hispanics and Their Faith

Discovery en Espanol Premieres Original Series ‘What Happened When’ with Debut of the Story of Elian Gonzalez

Here! takes ‘Manuela and Manuel’ – Latido sells N. American rights to gay comedy

A Supermodel Gives Back to Venezuela – Patricia Velasquez

Beto Cuevas will showcase unreleased songs in his NY solo debut

Another new date for Argentine fest – Event rescheduled to Nov. 6-16

Brazil heartthrob plays Raul Castro in Che film

Cannes Q&A: Argentine director Pablo Trapero

Dominicans cheer as ‘In the Heights’ grabs 13 Tony Award nods

Water & Power by Richard Montoya, featuring Herbert Siguenza of Culture Clash, directed by Sam Woodhouse, Oct. 21-Nov. 16. – San Diego REPertory Theatre

José Luis Rodriguez to Star in ‘Gabriel’ – “El Puma” Joins Cast of Highly Anticipated Miniseries on SBS

Jaci Velasquez and Nic Gonzalez – Interview

SIN CITY SALSEROS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAVID NIETO, PRESENT A FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SALSA DANCING EXTRVAGANZA, AT TROPICANA HOTEL – LAS VEGAS

THE PINKER TONES “Wild Animals” Praised As “One of the Most Amazing Albums of the Year”


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Missouri lawmakers continue immigration debate

Dominican New Yorkers To Cast Their Vote For Island’s New President

Houston Astros’ slugger Miguel Tejada happy to be back in Bay Area

World Bank `Destroyed Basic Grains’ in Honduras, Fueling Hunger

Hacker gets into Chilean government files, leaks personal data to Internet – (6 million of them)

A call for Latino to lead Hartnell College – California

Longtime community leader Orlando Isaza, of Northampton, was one of three named yesterday to a new governor’s board focused on youth. – Massachusetts

Rialto Unified holds Latino Male Youth Summit – California

New Assembly Speaker Bass names Alberto Torrico majority floor leader – California

Mexican Consulate on Wheels renews passports, ID cards – Lakewood, New Jersey

Administration considers Latino Studies – Princeton

Award-Winning Performer Rita Moreno Speaks at Mills College Commencement May 17, 2008

Latinos Sidelining Dairy in Their Diets Are at Risk for Low Calcium Intake

Book World: ‘Wiser in Battle’ – Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez – Author and Former Commander of Coalition Ground Forces in Iraq

UAMS Study: More Hispanics in Arkansas Population in 12 Years


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TOP Ten ways Chicanos celebrate St. Patricks Day – Al Carlos

New political movement Coffee Party USA could become Café Olé for Latinos :: from www.latinalista.net

Immigration reform: Stuck in the shadows – (good read – I wish I was going to DC this weekend) :: from www.washingtonpost.com

The nearly 50 murders committed on the final day of a long holiday weekend brought to 2,049 the number of drug-related homicides in Mexico just 74 days into 2010 :: from www.laht.com

A Moment of Truth on Immigration Reform is at hand – Frank Sharry :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Washington to see “anti Tea Party” on Sunday – Gregory Tejeda :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

Targeting illegal immigrants, Arizona goes too far :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Obama on immigration: then and now by Rep. Luis Gutierrez :: from thehill.com

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that she will freeze funds for expanding the virtual fence that originally was supposed to monitor most of the 2,000-mile southern U.S. border by 2011 but now covers only a portion of Arizona’s boundary with Mexico. :: from www.npr.org

Just how dangerous is Mexico? Rates of violent crime are on the rise in Mexico, but they remain lower than in the not-so-distant past — and lower than today’s violence in other Latin American countries of comparable size and wealth. :: from eurasia.foreignpolicy.com

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»

Clean-up efforts pay off in Mexico City :: from news.yahoo.com

Jose Peralta becomes 3rd Dominican to reach N.Y. State’s top echelon – beats Hiram Monserrate for state senate seat – after judges Rolando Acosta, of the Court of Appeals, and Diccia Pineda, of the Supreme Court. :: from www.dominicantoday.com

Why One Undocumented Student is Walking the Trail of Dreams – interview with Carlos Roa :: from news.newamericamedia.org

Tennessee has 15,000 Puerto Ricans that will need to get new birth certificates :: from www.tennessean.com

Consular slayings spotlight Mexico’s failures in fighting drug gangs – On a visit to Ciudad Juarez in the wake of the killings of an American couple and a Mexican, President Calderon is confronted by angry demonstrations and a tense, frustrated citizenry. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

The national mobilization expected to attract some 100,000 people to Washington on Sunday will show an immigrant community fed up with unkept promises and with a Congress incapable of passing a comprehensive immigration reform. :: from www.laht.com

Texas Gov. Rick Perry orders activation of first phase of Texas spillover violence contingency plan :: from www.elpasotimes.com

The earthquake and tsunami that struck Chile last month killed 700 people and caused ~$30B damages :: from www.miamiherald.com

Rediscovering Salsa, the Soul of Mexico in a Bowl :: from www.nytimes.com

Beautiful Bamboo Flow Lights are Powered by the Wind! – in Colombia :: from www.inhabitat.com

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Latin Artists Performing at SXSW 2010 – (wish I was there) :: from www.shoutcastblog.com

NYC Latin events, March 17-30 :: from www.nydailynews.com

Prepara TV Azteca telenovela de “Grey’s anatomy” :: from www.cronica.com.mx

Rediscovering Salsa, the Soul of Mexico in a Bowl :: from www.nytimes.com

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The Latin Jazz Syndicate is heating up the local Latin jazz scene in Los Angeles. :: from latinola.com

Anjanette Delgado’s first photo exhibit and poetry reading – Miami :: from www.examiner.com

Marcela Landres’ March book picks for PowerfulLatinas.com :: from www.examiner.com

Playa Limbo Redefines Its Sound with Second Album – ‘Año Perfecto’, the follow up to ‘Canciones de Hotel’ :: from www.shoutcastblog.com

Trumpeter Chocolate Armenteros reunites with Grupo Folklórico for homage to Arsenio Rodríguez :: from www.nydailynews.com

Latin Grammy winner detained during raid denies knowing he’d been hired for drug gang’s party – Ramon Ayala :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Hispanic Catholics Practice Ancient Tradition of Penitents in Colorado :: from www.laht.com

This week’s Ask a Mexican! :: from www.pitch.com

Recipe: Salsa Verde :: from www.nytimes.com

Recipe: Salsa Roja :: from www.nytimes.com

Recipe: Salsa Ranchera :: from www.nytimes.com

JUANES To Perform At The FIFA WORLD CUP CONCERT – June 10th In Johannesburg, South Africa

Bárbara Bermudo está embarazada – La conductora de Primer impacto reveló que está esperando su segundo hijo :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

GLAAD exige que Paquita la del Barrio se disculpe con los gays :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alejandra Guzmán llega a acuerdo con cosmetóloga :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

William Levy está molesto por publicación de foto de su hija :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Alejandro Sanz se presentará en Estados Unidos con su ‘Paraíso Tour’. :: from www.univision.com

El grupo Aventura arrasa con los premios Casandra en República Dominicana :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

EL CENTRO PARA EL ESTUDIO DE MEDIOS Y MERCADOS LATINOS SE PREPARA PARA RECIBIR A LOS PARTICIPANTES DEL EL PRIMER FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE DOCUMENTALES EN ESPAÑOL “PUNTOS DE VISTA” – Estudiantes de comunicación y cinematografía de países latinoamericanos participan exhibiendo sus documentales a las audiencia de Texas State University- San Marcos el día jueves, 8 de abril, 2010.

Hispanic/Latino Business News –»

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KMEX Univision 34 wins PPAGLA 2009 Station of the Year :: from hispanicad.com

Analysis: The State of the Hispanic Pay TV market, An interview with Joe Schramm :: from www.portada-online.com

Hispanic Youth Marketing Takes Center Stage on Newly Expanded Agenda of Hispanic PR & Social Marketing Conference, May 10-12 in Dallas

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Grand Celebration Launch of Bimbo(R) Bread at Miami Winn-Dixie Stores

Walmart Opens 1000th Walmart MoneyCenter, Announces 500 More for 2010

Mobile Social Network MocoSpace Reaches 11 Million Members: One-third are Hispanics :: from www.portada-online.com

América TeVe has hired Wilfredo Cancio Isla as Editorial Producer for its news department. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Generation Equis Media Launches Hispanic Marketing Forum to Help Marketing Professionals Shine.

Free Webinar Helps Financial Organizations Capture the Hispanic Market

Mexico announces austerity plan to save $3 billion :: from www.miamiherald.com

More US Hispanic/Latino News –»

NCLR Urges Swift Confirmation of Mari Carmen Aponte

Soy Unica! Soy Latina! Rally Celebrates Latina Empowerment – 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, University of Rochester River Campus – NY :: from www.rochester.edu

Federal authorities shot down the rumor and confirmed on Tuesday that no U.S. immigration agents raided a Trenton supermarket in search of illegal Latino aliens over the weekend. :: from trentonian.com

DNC Chairman Tim Kaine Speaks With Azteca America’s ‘Issues: Caras y Voces’ About Healthcare

Creciendo Juntos is a group that helps members of the local Latino community overcome language barriers. Because of budget issues, Albemarle County officials have cut the group’s budget by $12,000, which is half of its yearly operating budget. – Charlottesville, VA :: from www.newsplex.com

International News –»

Clean-up efforts pay off in Mexico City :: from news.yahoo.com

Mexico announces austerity plan to save $3 billion :: from www.miamiherald.com

Consular slayings spotlight Mexico’s failures in fighting drug gangs – On a visit to Ciudad Juarez in the wake of the killings of an American couple and a Mexican, President Calderon is confronted by angry demonstrations and a tense, frustrated citizenry. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

The nearly 50 murders committed on the final day of a long holiday weekend brought to 2,049 the number of drug-related homicides in Mexico just 74 days into 2010 :: from www.laht.com

Agriculture ministers from 13 South American and Caribbean countries discussed ways of establishing a mechanism to coordinate a joint effort by Mercosur, the Andean Community and Caricom to eradicate hunger and malnutrition in their countries by the year 2025. :: from www.laht.com

Costa Rican President-elect Laura Chinchilla says fighting drug trafficking will be one of her government’s priorities. :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Just how dangerous is Mexico? Rates of violent crime are on the rise in Mexico, but they remain lower than in the not-so-distant past — and lower than today’s violence in other Latin American countries of comparable size and wealth. :: from eurasia.foreignpolicy.com

The earthquake and tsunami that struck Chile last month killed 700 people and caused ~$30B damages :: from www.miamiherald.com

Beautiful Bamboo Flow Lights are Powered by the Wind! – in Colombia :: from www.inhabitat.com

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