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A Latino inaugural ball? -there’s an effort to have an official Latino ball at a presidential Inauguration for the first time. Latino groups are excited about the prospect — but say they wish the inaugural committee would hurry up and decide. :: from www.politico.com
The New Electoral Landscape and What It Means for Immigration Reform – Immigration Policy Center
La exhibición de una película sobre Ernesto “Che” Guevara, protagonizada por el puertorriqueño Benicio Del Toro generó polémica y protestas en Miami, la capital del exilio cubano por considerarla una afrenta. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Border Patrol swells to more than 18,000 :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Pedro Espada will take office as majority leader of the New York State Senate in January. – 33rd Senate District – Bronx, NYC :: from westbronxnews.blogspot.com
A veteran spy catcher, Lt. Col. Chris Simmons, who publicly named people he claims are Cuban government agents, was sued Thursday in Miami federal court, where he was accused of malicious defamation by Silvia Wilhelm. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Juanes, Drexler, Fonsi y Luis Miguel, nominados a los Grammy :: from www.google.com
Going Home to Guatemala – The aftermath of an immigration raid. – (the Postville, Iowa raid) :: from www.slate.com
Ricardo Romo, president of the University of Texas at San Antonio, has been appointed by President George W. Bush to serve on a 23-member commission charged with exploring options for creating a national museum dedicated to American Latinos. :: from www.bizjournals.com
On Wednesday, Republican congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen got a call from President-elect Barack Obama, didn’t believe it was him, and hung up on him. Twice. :: from news.yahoo.com
Hoping to boost Latino representation in President-elect Barack Obama’s administration, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus pushed a slate of candidates for Cabinet and agency posts Wednesday. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
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New England Border Patrol chief charged with hiring illegals :: from www.boston.com
The weekly Spanish-language newspaper Hoy, which means today, has ceased publication with its final issue being published this week. The paper was a product of Landmark Communications, based in Shelbyville, and was one of 19 Landmark publications in Kentucky. :: from www.courier-journal.com
Obama ignored Latinos for top posts – Navarrette :: from www.cnn.com
European origin may up Latinas’ breast cancer risk :: from in.reuters.com
Napolitano’s immigration strategy was largely defense – Republicans, Democrats say she was reluctant to take lead on issue :: from www.azcapitoltimes.com
Cuauhtémoc Blanco’s homecoming is legendary :: from sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Oregon Suspends Use of Aprenda–a Spanish-Language Test :: from blogs.edweek.org
Mexican men ask for an end to violence against women :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Media advertising campaign targets violence against journalists in Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
A Spanish-language version of an educational guide aimed at confronting anti-Semitism was made available by a Jewish group fighting anti-Semitism in the world. :: from www.ejpress.org
Unemployment Jumps to 6.7% in November; 8.6% for Hispanics :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Denver Broncos practice squad has Mexican flavor :: from www.rockymountainnews.com
Estará Shakira en toma de posesión de Obama – Fue invitada a actuar en el evento del próximo enero; es la única latina considerada para el acto :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Pain and Protest on the Day of the Butterflies: Violence Persists Against Women in Mexico :: from americas.irc-online.org
Traditionally pro-Chavez slum turns to opposition – The barrio of Petare, one of the biggest slums in Latin America :: from www.miamiherald.com
México presentó su primera denuncia penal por el cultivo ilegal de maíz modificado genéticamente en la tierra ancestral del grano, informó el secretario de Agricultura Alberto Cárdenas :: from www.miamiherald.com
Tamale tidbits to savor :: from www.mydesert.com
President-elect Barack Obama’s pick for commerce secretary, Bill Richardson, got a warm welcome Thursday during a visit to Mexico, where government officials said they doubted Obama would follow through on a campaign pledge to re-negotiate NAFTA. :: from www.miamiherald.com
A federal judge ordered a Puerto Rican lawmaker, Sen. Jorge de Castro Font, to be jailed ahead of his corruption trial, ruling Thursday that he violated his bail by contacting a government witness. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Nearly 1,000 attended the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus conference in Rosemont Thursday. :: from abclocal.go.com
El Paso to Obama: Tear Down That Wall :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Hispanic Achievers alleging the state discriminated against the organization because the required sampling method for specialty license tags would prevent it from getting a Hispanic-themed plate. – Florida :: from www.news-journalonline.com
Hispanic Caucus pushes Rep. Rick Noreiga for Cabinet spot State lawmaker from Houston is touted to head Veterans Affairs :: from www.chron.com
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Shakira To Play Barack Obama’s Inauguration? The Guessing Game Continues :: from newsroom.mtv.com
Dulce María, integrante de RBD inició las grabaciones de la telenovela “Verano de Amor”, su primer proyecto que seguirá realizando tras la separación del grupo, en la ciudad de Tlacotalpan, en el estado mexicano de Veracruz. :: from www.esmas.com
Victoria Ruffo revela que Luismi y Aracely Arámbula ¡esperan niña! :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
RBD defiende a Anahí tras desairar a sus fans – Los integrantes expresaron su apoyo a la rubia tras la polémica generada por no llevarse consigo unos obsequios que le dieron en Venezuela :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Who is Señor Coconut? The godfather of Latin electronic music releases new CD and classic reissue :: from latinola.com
Curumin among the best of the new Brazil :: from www.nydailynews.com
La exhibición de una película sobre Ernesto “Che” Guevara, protagonizada por el puertorriqueño Benicio Del Toro generó polémica y protestas en Miami, la capital del exilio cubano por considerarla una afrenta. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Penélope Cruz, mejor actriz secundaria para los críticos de EE.UU :: from www2.elnuevodiario.com.do
Estará Shakira en toma de posesión de Obama – Fue invitada a actuar en el evento del próximo enero; es la única latina considerada para el acto :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Kepa Junkera tantea a latinoamericanos – El músico vasco quiere grabar un disco con artistas internacionales en eusquera :: from www.impre.com
Los nietos de Verónica Castro la conocen :: from www.exonline.com.mx
Luis Fonsi cierra año de éxito con postulación a Grammy :: from www.nydailynews.com
El actor español Antonio Banderas confirmó que está muy cerca de encarnar al pintor Salvador Dalí en una nueva película del director británico Simon West. :: from www.terra.com.mx
Juanes, Drexler, Fonsi y Luis Miguel, nominados a los Grammy :: from www.google.com
Grupo mexicano Motel quiere a Dräco Rosa y Calle 13 en su próximo disco :: from noticias.aol.com
La popular orquesta Van Van festeja 39 años con la presentación de su primer DVD, que contiene un concierto en el cual se antologaron sus canciones con mayor aceptación entre el público. :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com
Hablará Jenni Rivera sobre video íntimo en “El show de Cristina”. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Poncho Sanchez is ready for a break :: from www.recordnet.com
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Benicio Del Toro tells Simon Hattenstone about his latest role – Che Guevara :: from sfluxe.com
Navidad en America – Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez releases Christmas album :: from latinola.com
Latino Music Superstar Daddy Yankee Honored by Museo Alameda and City of San Antonio
El cantautor chileno Beto Cuevas se reencontró con sus fans mexicanos en un “showcase” que organizó una estación de radio en esta capital, en el que interpretó los temas de su disco Miedo Escénico, así como algunos éxitos de La Ley. :: from www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx
Érik Estrada convertido en oficial de la policía :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Aventura conquista a Puerto Rico :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Debuta Mariana Ochoa en la obra teatral “Chicas católicas” :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Nombran al cantante José José como Campeón de la Salud :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Conquistó el cantautor Jorge Villamizar al público ecuatoriano :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Kate del Castillo regresa :: from www.informador.com.mx
Festival Cine español en una butaca neoyorquina – Arranca el Spanish Cinema Now en el Lincoln Center :: from www.impre.com
Ninel Conde hace frente a la adversidad :: from www.nydailynews.com
Asistirá Benicio del Toro al Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano – Cuba :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Antonio Banderas entra en el Consejo Asesor del Instituto Cervantes de N.York :: from noticias.aol.com
El cantautor puertorriqueño Tommy Torres confirmó que contrajo nupcias en una ceremonia íntima, el fin de semana pasado en Las Vegas, Nevada, con la actriz Karla Monroig. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
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The weekly Spanish-language newspaper Hoy, which means today, has ceased publication with its final issue being published this week. The paper was a product of Landmark Communications, based in Shelbyville, and was one of 19 Landmark publications in Kentucky. :: from www.courier-journal.com
Latin American stocks dive on US unemployment :: from www.google.com
Reaching out to furniture buyers on Spanish-language TV :: from www.furniturestyle.com
Unemployment Jumps to 6.7% in November; 8.6% for Hispanics :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Companies eye Hispanic market with holiday-season campaigns :: from www.prweekus.com
Argentina unveils $3.9 bln economic stimulus plan :: from www.miamiherald.com
President-elect Barack Obama’s pick for commerce secretary, Bill Richardson, got a warm welcome Thursday during a visit to Mexico, where government officials said they doubted Obama would follow through on a campaign pledge to re-negotiate NAFTA. :: from www.miamiherald.com
New Targeting Methods For Reaching U.S. Hispanics :: from www.mediapost.com
Captura Group Names Renowned Hispanic Marketing Expert Felipe Korzenny, Ph. D. Senior Strategy Consultant :: from www.capturagroup.com
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Azteca America Spot Sales and Hispanic Independent Television Sales (HITS) continue to operate, but owner-to-be Hispanic Independent Television Sales LLC has been responsible for paying the bills since Monday. :: from www.rbr.com
Grupo Gallegos announced the hiring of Teresa Elston as Managing Director :: from hispanicad.com
Olga Echeverri named GM at GenTV :: from hispanicad.com
Entravision Communications Corporation to Present at UBS’ 36th Annual Global Media and Communication
Quepasa.com’s Steady Traffic Growth Helps Position the Company as the Second Largest U.S.-based Latino Site*: Financial News – Yahoo! Finance
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It’s looking less likely that Los Angeles voters will consider sweeping changes to the Los Angeles Police Department policy on dealing with illegal immigrants suspected of crimes. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Twenty-one Guatemalan immigrants told authorities they were abducted from a Texas smuggler’s safehouse and threatened, beaten and in some cases raped. :: from www.google.com
Minnesota’s Latino Population Smoking Less Than General Population :: from www.emaxhealth.com
AARP Tax-Aide Seeks Bilingual Volunteers For 2009
The Galaxy has relaunched its Spanish-language website. The new lagalaxyfutbol.com will be the “online hub” for the the club’s Spanish-language news and information. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Smoking Research Hispanic versus White Female Smokers :: from hispanicad.com
Mexico hosts its first human rights film festival :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Hispanics Less Likely to Enter Journalism at Arizona State University Than Other Programs :: from www.evliving.com
Oscar De La Hoya’s legacy now at stake :: from www.bostonherald.com
Rep. Raúl Grijalva has necessary experience for Interior :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Hispanic advocates in New York called on the governor Thursday to consider more Latinos for critical government positions. Members of the National Latino Officers Association gathered outside the Governor David Paterson’s office in Murray Hill Thursday afternoon. :: from www.ny1.com
Hot rhetoric fuels Latino hate crimes :: from blogs.usatoday.com
Alex Rodríguez puede jugar con equipo dominicano en Clásico Mundial béisbol :: from www2.elnuevodiario.com.do
Some in Mexico want the death penalty reinstated – The increase in slayings and kidnappings related to the nation’s war on drug traffickers has created a climate of fear. Legal experts see too many obstacles to restoring capital punishment. :: from www.latimes.com
Latino caucus features advice from nearly 100 panelists – Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus :: from www.dailyherald.com
Mexico is sending illegal Cuban migrants home for the first time under a new accord aimed at cutting off an increasingly violent human-trafficking route to the United States, an official said Thursday. :: from www.nydailynews.com
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is lobbying for the selection of Colorado’s congressman John Salazar to be the next agriculture secretary. :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
New Mexico leaders comment on Gov. Bill Richardson’s appointment :: from www.lcsun-news.com
An Alameda-based nonprofit group that has spent nearly 20 years educating Asian communities about the need for bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell donors Wednesday launched a similar program geared toward Latino communities. :: from www.thecalifornian.com
Latino Arts flourish this weekend with Rodriguez and Conde – Milwaukee :: from onmilwaukee.com
The Conga Room at L.A. Live is thinking big :: from www.latimes.com
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Oscar De La Hoya y México, una tormentosa relación de amor y odio :: from www.elnuevoherald.com
La cruz y la cara de Richardson – La importancia de la Secretaría de Comercio en los planes de Obama no debe ser minusvalorada :: from www.lne.es
Luis Gutiérrez: Obama debe aprobar la reforma :: from www.impre.com
Luis Gutiérrez quiere ser senador :: from www.impre.com
Bill Richardson, el hiperactivo :: from www.eluniversal.com.mx
Inmigrantes tienen menor acceso a vivienda en Nueva York :: from www.nydailynews.com
Alan García respalda postulación de Betancourt a Premio Nobel :: from www.miamiherald.com
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Latin American stocks dive on US unemployment :: from www.google.com
Mexican men ask for an end to violence against women :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Media advertising campaign targets violence against journalists in Mexico :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Adentro Barrio Adentro: An American Medical Student in Venezuela :: from upsidedownworld.org
Pain and Protest on the Day of the Butterflies: Violence Persists Against Women in Mexico :: from americas.irc-online.org
Traditionally pro-Chavez slum turns to opposition – The barrio of Petare, one of the biggest slums in Latin America :: from www.miamiherald.com
México presentó su primera denuncia penal por el cultivo ilegal de maíz modificado genéticamente en la tierra ancestral del grano, informó el secretario de Agricultura Alberto Cárdenas :: from www.miamiherald.com
Asistirá Benicio del Toro al Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano – Cuba :: from entretenimiento.aol.com
Schools become latest targets in violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez :: from www.latimes.com
Argentina unveils $3.9 bln economic stimulus plan :: from www.miamiherald.com
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- ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise
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- Why Is George Lopez Always Trying To Make Alcoholism Seem Cool?
- Someday, probably some five decades or so from now, these stories of people being harassed because of language are going to be funny.
- Unsettled case of Hispanic farmers underscores lack of DC Latino leadership and concern from Obama
- Partisanship, or political empowerment, the choice for Latinos in California
- Ipala, Guatemala celebrates those who went away but kept the town in their hearts – (with video)
- ICE Raids Cause Census Fear – Undocumented aliens fear getting counted in the 2010 Census will lead to punishment. Government promises no punishment.
- Candidacy of TV personality Jaime Bayly represents expectations of young voters, analyst says – Peru
- Take Action to Protect Immigrant Programs in the California State Budget!
- After reinventing Bolivia’s government to reflect the country’s multi-ethnic, Indian majority, President Evo Morales is championing gender parity at the highest levels of government.
- The percentage of Hispanic students accepted in NYC’s elite public high schools dipped slightly this year
- Latino astronaut Jose Hernandez addresses high school students in McAllen, TX
- Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law – SB81 was based heavily on Plains state’s measure.
- National Latino Congreso adopts resolutions to propel immigration issue and other concerns of Latinos forward
- A study on the Church’s ministry to Hispanics in the United States has found that regional and national organizations are lacking funds and consequently, personnel and planning.
- All-Hispanic basketball league thrives, the Azteca League in Alabama
- Los falsos muros contra la reforma migratoria
- School secretary axed for speaking Spanish – suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district – NC
- Andrae Gonzales: 180-turn for Shafter teen, thanks to mentor
- Dallas City Council members are expected to approve renaming South Central Expressway for Cesar Chavez. The name change would only cover a few blocks.
- Tea Party Dabbles in Immigration Politics
- Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation
- Hispanics starting to shift political power in Illinois: Jesus Garcia ousted Joseph Mario Moreno, the incumbent and a consummate party man (aka Mayor Daley man), from his county board post. + Rudy Lozano Jr. was only 565 votes shy of toppling State Representative Daniel J. Burke of Chicago – both campaigns aided by Alderman Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward)
- In Kettleman City, CA, Birth Defects, Deaths and Questions – Children’s Deaths Point Eyes Toward Nearby Waste Facility – town described as “It’s got that Mayberry feeling, with a Latino twist.”
- U.S. Colleges Court Hispanic Families Using Espanol
- Latino Leaders Call for Full Participation in Census – Call on Obama to Temporarily Suspend Enforcement Measures
- February 5, 2010
- A federal judge will decide whether to impose sanctions against the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for its acknowledged destruction of police records in a lawsuit that accuses deputies of racially profiling countless Hispanics in immigration sweeps.
- Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s $990/hour Sidley Austin Lawyers Lose Again – That was a good use of taxpayer money
- Census tour allays Hispanics’ fears in Immokalee, Florida
- 2010 National Latino Congreso Results
- Immigration Prosecutions Rise, Organized Crime, Drugs and Weapons Charges Drop
- Uncomfortably Named Novela Hits U.S. Airwaves – Colombian Blockbuster Subtly Retitled for Telemundo – Sin tetas no hay paraiso
- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
- Study Reveals Impact Of Health Insurance On Hispanics’ Attitudes Towards Healthcare Providers
- Denver’s Museo de las Americas wins arts excellence award
- Will Abel Maldonado Become GOP’s First Hispanic Lt. Governor in California?
- Caminos: Vicente Ximenes, Champion of Civil Rights
- February 3, 2010
- Message to Democrats: Don’t obligate Latinos to feel grateful for just doing your job
- Cuban Woman Celebrates 125th Birthday, Official Agency Says
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- February 8, 2010
- New Report Explains that Charter Schools’ Political Success is a Civil Rights Failure – growth promoting segregation!?
- The Power of the Latino Vote in America: They Tipped Elections in 2008; Where Will They Be in 2010? – 40 Competitive Races in 12 States Could Hinge on Latino Voter Turnout
- Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians – Chicago
- Immigrant Workers Help Increase Wages for All Workers – New Report from EPI
- Crist, Rubio tangle over census, legal status – Florida’s senator’s race – Rubio took a hard line this week, saying initially that only citizens should be counted. He backtracked after a sharp reaction from some of his South Florida Hispanic supporters.
- Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills.
- How dangerous is Mexico? Despite drug war, it’s less deadly than it was a decade ago
- Climate could be right for GOP’s Sandoval to capture Hispanic vote in Nevada’s governor’s race – Republican Brian Sandoval could capture the attention of the Hispanic community, thanks in part to Democrats’ inability to hold that voting bloc on issues such as health care, but on immigration …
- Costa Rica elects 1st woman president in landslide – Laura Chinchilla
- February 5, 2010
- Black and Hispanic Infants Much More Likely to Have HIV: the rate of perinatal HIV infection – meaning transmission at the time of birth – is 4xs higher for Latino bebes
- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country)
- February 3, 2010
- The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda.
- LULAC partners with Voto Latino to launch youth-focused Census initiative
- Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts
- Is it going to take a Latino voter “revolt” to pressure pols to act?
- A federal judge has rejected a government request to dismiss a lawsuit by a U.S. citizen who was locked up for seven months at an immigration center. – Army veteran Rennison Castillo claims officials failed to act on his pleas in 2005 to check his military record and Social Security number.
- “Hunger in America” study: Unprecedented Increase in Hispanics Seeking Food Assistance
- IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES ADVISED PRIVATE DEPORTATIONS – Court Evidence Shows ICE Colluded with Company in Trafficking Guestworkers
- February 2, 2010
- Immigration Reform is Necessary for America’s Economic Recovery
- Re-learning a culture, Hollywood-style
- Melting pot giving rise to post-’Latino’ Latino politicians
- How the Democratic Party can re-energize Latino voters
- Immigration reform dies in 36 words – Albor Ruiz
- Boy Scouts launching initiative to attract Latino youngsters
- Children of Spanish-speaking moms watch less TV
- Census chief tries easing immigrant fears in Texas
- Latinos seek more support for immigration reform – Luis Gutierrez tells L.A. protesters that he needs more votes for a reform bill.
- Island residents sue U.S., saying military made them sick – Vieques, Puerto Rico
- February 1, 2010
- Who Wants to be a Maid? – Hollywood stereotypes continue
- Chances are dim, but advocates will still push for immigration reform
- Around 271,000 Mexican immigrants in the United States “entered a state of poverty in 2009”
- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent.
- Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students.
- The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste
- Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente
- Hispanic media outreach for Haiti unprecedented
- Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons
