News Summary for Sunday – August 17th, 2008
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Dept. of Homeland Security has deported over 90,000 children under the age of 17 to Mexico without a parent or caregiver :: from www.latinalista.net
From activist priest to Paraguay president – Fernando Lugo – A Liberation Theology priest who helped the poor to organize for their rights took Paraguay’s political machine by surprise. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Indigenous Central Americans increasingly fill ranks of farmworkers – New survey — “A Sustainable Bounty: Investing in Our Agricultural Future” — was conducted by the Washington State Farmworker Housing Trust :: from seattlepi.nwsource.com
U.S., Mexican states may charge to cross border :: from www.reuters.com
Mounting drug-related violence and 800 murders so far this year have driven some 3,000 families from the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez into the United States, a border expert said Friday. :: from afp.google.com
Mexican pop group RBD announces impending breakup :: from ap.google.com
Immigration Is Snaring U.S. Citizens In Its Raids :: from www.washingtonpost.com
North Carolina’s community colleges will remain closed to illegal immigrants, at least until officials can review how other states handle the issue. :: from www.gastongazette.com
Eight people serving on Gov. Don Carcieri’s Commission on Hispanic Affairs have resigned to protest Carcieri’s immigration crackdown in Rhode Island. :: from www.boston.com
A federal judge ruled Friday that a Wichita Catholic school policy requiring students to speak only English didn’t break any civil rights laws. :: from www.kansas.com
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In Yucatan, a maze of Maya stone temples found in underground caves :: from www.latimes.com
Proving your Spanish skills without a diploma or degree to show potential employers can be a challenge, which is why Arizona Western College has launched a new program – The Spanish Proficiency Certification :: from www.yumasun.com
Just 6 sign up for self-deportation in 1st week :: from ap.google.com
PETA to Immigrants: If La Migra Doesn’t Get You, America’s Fatty Diet Will :: from wweek.com
Gregorio Luke takes Latino Museum of History, Art and Culture post :: from www.latimes.com
Korean Mexicans learn more of their Asian roots on visit to Southern California – descendants of Koreans lured to the Yucatan Peninsula a century ago :: from www.latimes.com
Lucha libre wrestlers grapple for the fun of it – Sarasota, Florida :: from www.heraldtribune.com
A teacher visiting from Mexico, who was arrested and jailed after a traffic accident last year, is suing the Southeast King County town of Pacific, saying actions by police officers there demonstrate a pattern of unreasonably detaining people to determine their immigration status. – Washington :: from seattletimes.nwsource.com
A small town struggles after immigration raid – Postville, Iowa :: from ap.google.com
Mexican mothers share stories at conference on missing women – Missing Indigenous Women Conference :: from www.canada.com
Anchorage to get Mexican consulate – Alaska :: from www.adn.com
A Mexican university has banned miniskirts and other “provocative clothing” – Autonomous University of Sinaloa :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Henry Cejudo anxious to step onto the wrestling mat – Youngster making Olympic debut in Beijing :: from www.nbcolympics.com
OBAMANOS! A Man With the Courage of Robert Kennedy – By Steven J. Ybarra – “The twenty million dollars is going to be a real squeaker. Lets face it 20 million is not really enough. I knew that if I said 40 million the east coasters would go crazy or think I was” :: from www.californiaprogressreport.com
Arpaio’s West Valley sweeps netted 102 arrests – Arizona :: from www.azcentral.com
Alcohol Industry Targets Latino Teens :: from www.pontealdia.com
The Immigration Non-Debate – For all the hot rhetoric it prompted during the presidential primaries, the immigration debate has gone dormant since Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) began the general election campaign :: from www.cfr.org
Fear of police may have kept slain Hispanic from reporting earlier robbery – North Carolina :: from www.gastongazette.com
Texas executes third Hispanic in two weeks :: from www.impre.com
Hispanic Chicago Fire fans say security firm is mistreating them – Sector Latino group says guards are harassing them and have used racial slurs; company has ties to star Cuauhtemoc Blanco :: from www.chicagotribune.com
There are dozens of Hispanic herbal stores in Houston that promise a cure for everything from bad luck to cancer. However, some of what they sell can be dangerous and possibly deadly. :: from www.txcn.com
Election 2008 –»
OBAMANOS! A Man With the Courage of Robert Kennedy – By Steven J. Ybarra – “The twenty million dollars is going to be a real squeaker. Lets face it 20 million is not really enough. I knew that if I said 40 million the east coasters would go crazy or think I was” :: from www.californiaprogressreport.com
The Immigration Non-Debate – For all the hot rhetoric it prompted during the presidential primaries, the immigration debate has gone dormant since Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) began the general election campaign :: from www.cfr.org
Blogante Entertainment –»
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Intocable: ‘new CD was like ‘Operation Kindergarden’ :: from www.ramiroburr.com
RBD calls it quits – The Latin Grammy nominated Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa’s teenage-oriented telenovela Rebelde disbands. :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Diego Luna: “We’re enjoying this amazing moment” – The Mexican actor shared his happiness about the birth of his son, Jeronimo, with actress Camila Sodi :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Jenni Rivera settles with the fan she hit – Oscar Alexander Paz accepted an all-expense paid trip with his family to see the singer live in concert in Los Angeles, CA :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Kalimba talks about being a dad – The Mexican gushes about his daughter Aitama, who’s 22 days old :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Lucero sues Universal Music – The singer claims the record company never paid her :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Alma Awards recognize ‘Ugly Betty’ – ABC show receives special achievement prize :: from www.variety.com
Mexican film “Parque Via” wins top Locarno prize :: from afp.google.com
Natalie Martinez steams up even a ‘Death Race’ :: from www.nydailynews.com
Interview: Judy Reyes from the TV show Scrubs stars in Lifetime’s film Little Girl Lost: The Delimar Vera Story :: from www.laprensa-sandiego.org
More in English
Roger Velasquez: making his mark with CD ‘Quiero Besarte’
Eddie Guerrero hosts CD release party
Martin Llorens Joins RadioCadena Univision to Launch New Talk Radio Program ‘Hola Martin’
Impressive Alejandro Fernandez delivers winning show – El Paso
Mexican pop group RBD announces impending breakup
I am a princess!, says Spanish royal in Beijing
A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll but pure Tejano – Tony Guerrero
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Tecate Launches Boxing, Mexican Independence Day Promo :: from www.marketingymedios.com
Chicago Tribune lays off 3 Hispanic Journalists – Mark Hinojosa, Ray Quintanilla y Michael Martinez :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Univision Communications has sold KRTX (Puro Tejano 980) in Houston :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
USHCC and S.USA Work to Empower Hispanics Nationwide
Martin Llorens Joins RadioCadena Univision to Launch New Talk Radio Program ‘Hola Martin’
Mexico’s central bank raises key interest rate again to battle inflation – The third increase since June may be the last for a while as the economy slows and commodity prices moderate. :: from www.latimes.com
Alcohol Industry Targets Latino Teens :: from www.pontealdia.com
A Mexican health-care company opened clinics this week in three Miami-area pharmacies whose customers are mostly Latino. Count that as a national-trend twofe — targeting the Latino market and putting clinics in retail stores. – MediGo :: from blogs.wsj.com
How I got my job: Brandon Benavides – News producer at KSTP-TV – Twin Cities, Minnesota :: from www.startribune.com
Additional
LandAmerica Expands KnowYourClosing with Spanish Language Translation of Website
Mexico Plans to Spend 8 Billion Pesos to Expand Veracruz Port
More US Blogante News –»
Why have California legislators allowed a sixth farm worker since May to die of heat stroke? :: from www.latinalista.net
A border fence that doubles as a billboard? Why not? :: from www.latinalista.net
Why ICE’s self-deport program is a bust :: from www.latinalista.net
Jorge J. E. Gracia, Ph.D. a professor of philosophy at the State University of New York (SUNY), explores the role of Latinos in United States society in a newly published book, Latinos In America :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
San Antonio artist Kathy Sosa’s artwork to get TV viewership :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Goldenberry, or Inca berry, an ancient fruit recently introduced in the United States thanks to the pro-organic, “superfood” industry. :: from blogs.mysanantonio.com
Helena Moreno is running as a conservative democrat for Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional district :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
NALAC Receives $475,000 From the Ford Foundation
Latina boxer leaves Olympic hopes for world championship pro career – Carina Moreno :: from dosmundos.com
Lorena Ochoa lets tournament slip out of her grasp – She was expected to pull away from Tseng, but it happened the other way around :: from www.canada.com
The Renegades’ Joe Alvarez was slowed by an injury during his playing career, but he’s had a lifetime of experiences as a manager. :: from lohud.com
Disabled war veteran Gabriel Cardoso, paralyzed while serving in Iraq, puts on his wet suit Friday to surf with the Association of Amputee Surfers at Pismo Beach. :: from www.fresnobee.com
Local Mexicans Meet with Consulate – Utah :: from www.kcsg.com
Texas biologist: Cuero chupacabra is a pit bull :: from www.sciam.com
For East L.A.’s Shawn Estrada, life beyond the ring begins now – Oylmpic Boxer :: from www.latimes.com
‘First Stop in the New World’ by David Lida and ‘Mexican Enough’ by Stephanie Elizondo Griest: Fresh takes on an old country :: from www.dallasnews.com
Crackdown on Smugglers Needed, Chertoff Says :: from www.nytimes.com
Six Mexican border states pledged on Friday to strengthen cooperation with California in fighting climate change and increase green investment through Public Private Partnerships. :: from news.xinhuanet.com
Tucson’s police chief is revising his department’s policy on dealing with illegal immigrants officers encounter. :: from www.kvoa.com
In a heated debate over immigration, four Colorado candidates for the U.S. Senate traded barbs over who had the best ideas for dealing with the controversial matter. :: from www.chieftain.com
Taking the kids to Puerto Rico Accidental tourists find an island filled with natural attractions :: from www.miamiherald.com
Free Assistance in Spanish for Latino Patients With High Hospital Bills – MarketWatch
Saying she fears an erosion of American values and identity, a Lancaster city councilwoman wants to proclaim English the city’s official language. :: from www.dailynews.com
Milwaukee’s Lincoln Village is a Polish and Latino melting pot :: from www.jsonline.com
Spanish-speaking juvenile inmates get reading material thanks to local nonprofit groups – San Luis Obispo County :: from www.sanluisobispo.com
Dallas County addresses rise in foreign-born Latino population :: from www.dallasnews.com
Despite growing presence, Hispanic vote untapped – Joplin, Missouri :: from www.joplinglobe.com
Hispanic population surge can’t be ignored :: from www.dallasnews.com
Elgin fest celebrates all things Puerto Rican – Illinois :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com
Immigration march, vigil in Asheville, North Carolina :: from www.myrtlebeachonline.com
International Blogante News :: Enlgish + Español –»
Posted on: August 17th, 2008In Mexico, allegations of corruption caught on tape :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
From activist priest to Paraguay president – Fernando Lugo – A Liberation Theology priest who helped the poor to organize for their rights took Paraguay’s political machine by surprise. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Mexico Plans to Spend 8 Billion Pesos to Expand Veracruz Port :: from www.bloomberg.com
Mexico’s central bank raises key interest rate again to battle inflation – The third increase since June may be the last for a while as the economy slows and commodity prices moderate. :: from www.latimes.com
Mexican archer Juan Rene Serrano said on Friday that to have fought for the bronze medal in a final of archery has been the best result of his life :: from english.people.com.cn
In Yucatan, a maze of Maya stone temples found in underground caves :: from www.latimes.com
Mexican film “Parque Via” wins top Locarno prize :: from afp.google.com
A Mexican university has banned miniskirts and other “provocative clothing” – Autonomous University of Sinaloa :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Venezuela’s Chavez seeks to pull Paraguay’s new leader into his orbit :: from www.kansascity.com
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