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Here is what I have collected over the past 10 days – vacation and projects took up a bunch of my time. Expect a lot of posting as I catch up. Remember you can always follow what I post even if I don’t send out the newsletter via Twitter, Facebook, RSS or just check in on the homepage once a day.


Essentials –»

July 9, 2009

Leahy, Sessions Announce Witness List For Sotomayor Hearing – scheduled to begin on July 13 at 10:00 a.m

Efforts to rivet the attention of the Hispanic community on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s confirmation hearings next week could complicate Republicans’ political ambitions for next year. :: from www.usatoday.com

Obama’s Border Fence The U.S. – Mexico border fence—are private contractors making billions on a project that won’t even work? – (a must watch video – see it here)

Understanding Honduras – What’s going on in Honduras? – (an interesting post by Daniel Hernandez) :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com

Shortage of Hispanic doctors in California exacerbates health issues :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com

“Premios Texas,” the Austin-based Latin music awards celebration, will be broadcast nationally on the Galavisiòn Spanish-language cable network, producers announced

10 Things I Hate About Television – from the Latino perspective :: from latina.com

July 8, 2009

Both sides in Honduras’ leadership crisis on Tuesday signaled willingness to forge a diplomatic solution to the deadlock over the fate of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted last month in a coup. Zelaya and interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti agreed to accept Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a Nobel Peace laureate, as an international mediator. :: from www.usatoday.com

July 7, 2009

The return of the PRI – More than 50% of Mexico’s voters stayed away from the polls on Sunday for the mid-term congressional election & around 6% nullified their votes in protest :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

July 6, 2009

Honduran Violence, U.S. Aid Test Obama’s Global Image :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com

Picture of our Neda: boy killed by Honduran military with bullets and M-16’s paid for by the U.S. government & censored by U.S. Media :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com

July 3, 2009

Happy Ritchie Valens Day! – the 4th of July :: from laist.com

July 2, 2009

New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will – California is America’s main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin music might sound. :: from www.publicbroadcasting.net

July 1, 2009

Feds begin immigration crackdown at 625 companies :: from www.usatoday.com

The Arizona House has defeated a bill that would have made it the only state in the nation to criminalize the presence of illegal immigrants by expanding its trespassing law. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

OAS: Honduras Must Restore President Manuel Zelaya In 3 Days Or Risk Suspension :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

June 30, 2009

Honduran Coup Turns Violent, Sanctions Imposed – Thousands of Hondurans are now in the streets to protest the coup d’etat in their country. :: from americas.irc-online.org

Striking a nerve on racism – The time has come to fight hate speech against Latinos as we have against blacks. :: from www.latimes.com

Bank of America is accused of exploiting Latino immigrant customers – Ex-employees, backed by SEIU, say working-class and immigrant clients are urged to sign up for multiple services that carry high interest rates and fees. BofA denies any wrongdoing. :: from www.latimes.com

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July 9, 2009

With USA in a recession, rural Mexico feels the pain :: from www.usatoday.com

Senator Pedro Espada Returns To Democrats, Ending New York Senate Stalemate – Espada and fellow Democratic Sens. Ruben Diaz and Hiram Monserrate said the end of the standoff is a victory for Latinos, providing them a greater voice in Albany :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Barna Group Survey Shows How the Faith of America’s Hispanics Has Changed – Hispanics are assimilating the faith of the Caucasian population faster than anyone would have predicted :: from www.barna.org

Yesterday the OC Weekly’s Navel Gazing blog had yet another good post up about Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez’s hypocrisy in not co-sponsoring the DREAM Act :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca America, Azteca America and ICFJ Discuss Challenges to Latino Community at National Press Club in Washington DC –Presentation of White Paper “The State of Latinos: Census 2010″ Highlights the Importance of Being Properly Counted

Justice in the Rough – As a border town becomes a murder capital, Mexico pushes for dramatic rule-of-law changes :: from www.abajournal.com

Leaders of Cuban and Venezuelan communities across the U.S. have become among the loudest supporters of the military ouster of Honduras’ president because they see it as a strike against socialist influence in Latin America. :: from www.startribune.com

Calle 13 Runs Around “Sin Mapa” And Lands In Theaters – documentary about their journey through South America :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Government Rescinds “No Match” Rule – would have unlawfully used the error-ridden Social Security Administration database

Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors

Isabel Allende:‘Nada es fácil para los hispanos’ – La escritora cuenta cómo ha influido EE.UU. en su vida y cómo ve a su comunidad :: from www.impre.com

Mexico Accused of Torture in Drug War – Army Using Brutality To Fight Trafficking, Rights Groups Say :: from www.washingtonpost.com

July 8, 2009

AHRQ Launches Monthly Health Advice Column and Enhanced Web Site in Spanish

Alberto Gonzales, who resigned as U.S. attorney general two years ago, is coming to Texas Tech this fall to teach political science. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Mexico: Voters Share Their Null Ballots on Twitter :: from globalvoicesonline.org

July 3, 2009

Rep. Luis Gutiérrez (D-Chicago) is taking some heat for accepting campaign contributions from payday lenders. That’s because he’s playing a leading role in efforts to regulate the loans. A statement from Gutiérrez to WBEZ this week says he’ll quit taking those donations. :: from www.chicagopublicradio.org

July 2, 2009

Is there a lot of “cantinfleando” happening in Mexico? – Midterm elections :: from doslives.com

July 1, 2009

Honduran Rural Leader Rafael Alegria: “Some Battalions Are Refusing to Repress the Population” :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

Honduras new government is censoring journalists :: from www.miamiherald.com

Generals Who Led Honduras Military Coup Trained at the (infamous) School of the Americas :: from www.democracynow.org

Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat – (but why the stereotype) :: from guanabee.com

June 30, 2009

Rep. Linda Sanchez introduces baby on House Floor :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion – Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’ :: from adage.com

A modified version of the Zumba fitness program created by Columbian trainer Beto Perez in the mid-1990s, Zumba Gold is a dance-focused exercise option for active older adults or de-conditioned exercisers of any age. :: from www.star-telegram.com

Entertainment –»

Essentials

July 9, 2009

Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com

Calle 13 Runs Around “Sin Mapa” And Lands In Theaters – documentary about their journey through South America :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

“Latin Music Legends,” a musical variety show hosted by and starring Palm Springs resident Trini Lopez, will air as a national public television pledge break special in August, its locally based producers have announced. :: from www.mydesert.com

“Premios Texas,” the Austin-based Latin music awards celebration, will be broadcast nationally on the Galavisiòn Spanish-language cable network, producers announced

Con su nuevo disco, “Gran City Pop”, la cantante mexicana Paulina Rubio sigue en el primer lugar de las listas de ventas que publica la revista Billboard. Igualmente, la canción “Causa y Efecto” mantiene el número uno de la radio de Estados Unidos. :: from los40.com.co

10 Things I Hate About Television – from the Latino perspective :: from latina.com

July 3, 2009

Happy Ritchie Valens Day! – the 4th of July :: from laist.com

July 2, 2009

New Latin Music Crosses Borders At Will – California is America’s main immigrant magnet. As people move to and from — and within — the state and the U.S., the music produced by this shifting population is changing. The stories of musicians living and working in Oakland and Los Angeles give a sense of how the future of Latin music might sound. :: from www.publicbroadcasting.net

July 1, 2009

Carlos Ponce To Play Hot Latin Yoga Teacher In New Vince Vaughn/Jon Favreau movie Couples Retreat – (but why the stereotype) :: from guanabee.com

June 30, 2009

Listen to Shakira’s new song “Loba” :: from www.youtube.com

Rare Michael Jackson Photos with Latino Celebrities :: from hissip.com

Additional

July 9, 2009

AVENTURA #1 Album for FOUR WEEKS – New Single Unveiled

Dole demanda por difamación al autor del documental “Bananas!” :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

July 1, 2009

Don Omar Keeps The Bionic Flow For “Sexy Robótica” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

First Look At Aventura’s New Video “Su Veneno” :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Listen to Michael Jackson Sing in Spanish “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You” and “What More Can I Give” :: from hissip.com

Babasónicos anuncia gira por Estados Unidos :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

June 30, 2009

Kat DeLuna Is “Unstoppable” On ¡Yo-Yo! :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Remexa’s Jazmin Lopez Releases Debut Album :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

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Essentials

July 9, 2009

Foreign investors in Mexico now have guarantees :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

Government Rescinds “No Match” Rule – would have unlawfully used the error-ridden Social Security Administration database

Obama Administration Mandates Bush Administration E-Verify Rule For Federal Contractors

July 1, 2009

Feds begin immigration crackdown at 625 companies :: from www.usatoday.com

June 30, 2009

Bank of America is accused of exploiting Latino immigrant customers – Ex-employees, backed by SEIU, say working-class and immigrant clients are urged to sign up for multiple services that carry high interest rates and fees. BofA denies any wrongdoing. :: from www.latimes.com

LatinWorks Only U.S. Hispanic Agency to Win Cannes Lion – Shop Takes Home Silver Film Award for Starburst Spot ‘Llama’ :: from adage.com

Additional

July 9, 2009

MILESTONE ACHIEVED AS SEATTLE’S PLAZA BANK CELEBRATES THREE YEARS

First Choice Power Donates $50,000 to Texas LULAC; Sponsorship Benefits Hispanic Education, Leadership Programs

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce gains status – two major additions: a new corporate member and not-for-profit status :: from www.greenvilleonline.com

Peru’s fabrics exports grew 15 percent :: from www.livinginperu.com

Dole demanda por difamación al autor del documental “Bananas!” :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

July 8, 2009

Hyland’s, Inc. Launches First Hispanic Website for New Moms Focused on Natural Family Care

July 1, 2009

Mexico: The Zapatista “Brand” and Tourism in Chiapas :: from globalvoicesonline.org

June 30, 2009

The Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org

4 Latino/Hispanic Publishing Houses You Need to Know :: from www.spanglishbaby.com

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July 9, 2009

Eridania Rodriguez, Cleaning Woman, Vanishes At Skyscraper Near Ground Zero :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

McDonald’s(R) Funds $100,000 RMHC(R)/HACER(R) Scholarships Awarded to Four Hispanic Students

Ricardo Mario Aguirre of Renton, a Chicano/Latino social activist, star Husky football player and coach and successful business owner in the insurance industry died last Friday. :: from www.pnwlocalnews.com

July 8, 2009

Hispanic National Bar Assoc. slams GOP Senator Jeff Sessions over PRLDEF attacks: “We Expect Better” :: from theplumline.whorunsgov.com

June 30, 2009

Pickled shrimp with lime – includes recipe :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

U.S. officials seek help getting census right in Oklahoma’s Hispanic community :: from newsok.com

Manuel Miranda: Republicano, Racista, Idioto! :: from americantaino.blogspot.com

Zumba combines dance moves with body-sculpting exercises :: from www.deseretnews.com

Noticias en Español –»

July 9, 2009

Cuba debe $4,670 millones por petróleo a Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com

Isabel Allende:‘Nada es fácil para los hispanos’ – La escritora cuenta cómo ha influido EE.UU. en su vida y cómo ve a su comunidad :: from www.impre.com

Sotomayor y la insensata campaña difamatoria :: from www.pontealdia.com

International News :: English + Español –»

July 9, 2009

With USA in a recession, rural Mexico feels the pain :: from www.usatoday.com

Members of Cabinet Are Replaced in Argentina :: from www.nytimes.com

Understanding Honduras – What’s going on in Honduras? – (an interesting post by Daniel Hernandez) :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

Peru’s fabrics exports grew 15 percent :: from www.livinginperu.com

Justice in the Rough – As a border town becomes a murder capital, Mexico pushes for dramatic rule-of-law changes :: from www.abajournal.com

Foreign investors in Mexico now have guarantees :: from mexicomonitor.blogspot.com

Cuba debe $4,670 millones por petróleo a Venezuela :: from www.miamiherald.com

Reggaeton fever shakes up Cuba’s culture :: from www.reuters.com

Mexico Accused of Torture in Drug War – Army Using Brutality To Fight Trafficking, Rights Groups Say :: from www.washingtonpost.com

July 8, 2009

Mexico: Voters Share Their Null Ballots on Twitter :: from globalvoicesonline.org

Both sides in Honduras’ leadership crisis on Tuesday signaled willingness to forge a diplomatic solution to the deadlock over the fate of President Manuel Zelaya, who was ousted last month in a coup. Zelaya and interim Honduran leader Roberto Micheletti agreed to accept Costa Rican President Oscar Arias, a Nobel Peace laureate, as an international mediator. :: from www.usatoday.com

July 7, 2009

The return of the PRI – More than 50% of Mexico’s voters stayed away from the polls on Sunday for the mid-term congressional election & around 6% nullified their votes in protest :: from danielhernandez.typepad.com

July 6, 2009

Honduran Violence, U.S. Aid Test Obama’s Global Image :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com

Picture of our Neda: boy killed by Honduran military with bullets and M-16’s paid for by the U.S. government & censored by U.S. Media :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com

July 2, 2009

Is there a lot of “cantinfleando” happening in Mexico? – Midterm elections :: from doslives.com

July 1, 2009

Mexico: The Zapatista “Brand” and Tourism in Chiapas :: from globalvoicesonline.org

Honduran Rural Leader Rafael Alegria: “Some Battalions Are Refusing to Repress the Population” :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

Honduras new government is censoring journalists :: from www.miamiherald.com

President Evo Morales on Wednesday accused Barack Obama of lying by pledging to change America’s historically heavy-handed relationship with Latin America and then halting $25 million in annual trade benefits for Bolivia. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Generals Who Led Honduras Military Coup Trained at the (infamous) School of the Americas :: from www.democracynow.org

OAS: Honduras Must Restore President Manuel Zelaya In 3 Days Or Risk Suspension :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

June 30, 2009

In Lima, Rediscovering Chicken – Tasting the pollo a la brasa at Pardos for the first time is a profound experience. :: from www.gourmet.com

Honduran Coup Turns Violent, Sanctions Imposed – Thousands of Hondurans are now in the streets to protest the coup d’etat in their country. :: from americas.irc-online.org

ALBA and Via Campesina Issue New Declarations Against the Honduran Coup :: from americasmexico.blogspot.com

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With so many Zacatecans in L.A., why is the best cooking still found at home? :: from www.latimes.com

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Translator Edith Grossman Speaks Up For Translations – (interesting) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Video: The National Hispanic Media Coalition 2010 Impact Awards Gala – Part 1 & 2 – hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Jose Luis Valenzuela

Low Hispanic College Graduation Rates Threaten U.S. Attainment Goals – New Study: “Rising to the Challenge: Raising Hispanic Graduation Rates as a National Priority” – Hispanic students generally graduate at lower rates than their white peers, even among schools with similar admissions standards

New report finds colleges bear half of the blame for low Latino graduation rates :: from www.latinalista.net

Filling Out the Census While Latina or How My Mom is White and I’m Not :: from vivirlatino.com

Latino Congressmen Take a Gamble with Health Care Reform :: from latinopoliticsblog.com

Three Mexican guestworkers find doing things legally incurs a high cost :: from www.latinalista.net

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to launch a crime and immigration sweep this week, but declined to say specifically when or where it will begin. :: from www.azcentral.com

Best of the Rest Hispanic/Latino News –»

More multi-generational families in US: The shift to extended families was evident across the board, but it was more widespread among blacks and Asian- and Hispanic- Americans than among non-Hispanic whites. :: from www.nytimes.com

32% of US Catholics are now Hispanic :: from www.catholicculture.org

Out of the city of Holland’s 226 appointed and elected board members, only 16 are Hispanic. That’s 7%, a drop in the bucket compared to Holland’s 24.7% Hispanic population. Twenty of the city’s 35 boards don’t have a single minority member. – Michigan :: from www.hollandsentinel.com

The spin on President Felipe Calderon’s visit to Juarez – The range of spin on the news of the day in the Mexican press is often astounding. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Economy drives Prince George’s couple back to El Salvador :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Wal-mart rumor mill evidence of immigration tension :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com

New TRAC Reports Show a Staggering Immigration Caseload and an Unrelated Drop in Federal Prosecutions :: from immigrationimpact.com

Brutal atropello contra las Damas de Blanco :: from www.miamiherald.com

Five Real Mexican Foods That Should Be More Common :: from blogs.ocweekly.com

Nine Signs That Latinos Are The New Irish :: from guanabee.com

Video: Violencia en Cuba contra Damas de Blanco

Mexico border city relives nightmare of violence – Renewed feuding in Nuevo Laredo between drug gangs spurs old fears amid dozens of deaths. :: from www.latimes.com

Cuban protesters punched, dragged – For the second straight day, but in a much harsher manner, Cuban security agents broke up a protest march by female relatives of jailed dissidents. – Damas de Blanca — or “Ladies in White” :: from www.miamiherald.com

Scores of police officers — including the entire department of one town — have been detained in Mexican probes of killings and kidnappings. :: from www.usatoday.com

Groups mobilize to pressure lawmakers to act on immigration reform – Plans include a march in Washington, a texting drive, ‘tacos for justice’ coupons and score cards for lawmakers’ votes on immigration issues. ‘The time for promises is over,’ an organizer says. :: from www.latimes.com

A top-level American delegation will visit Mexico on Tuesday in a major show of solidarity, after the borderland drug war claimed the lives of U.S. consulate employees last weekend. :: from www.dallasnews.com

Author Examines ‘The History Of White People’ – in her new book, The History of White People, historian Nell Irvin Painter explores the concept of whiteness — and explains how many ethnic groups now regarded as white, from Irish, Jews, Italians were once excluded from mainstream American society. :: from www.npr.org

A Man, a Mission and More than a Million Acres of Mexican Coastline – How COSTASALVAjE/WiLDCOAST is Protecting and Preserving Coastal Ecosystems and Wildlife in The Californias from Baja and Beyond :: from themexicoreport.com

Hispanic/Latino Cultura News –»

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More multi-generational families in US: The shift to extended families was evident across the board, but it was more widespread among blacks and Asian- and Hispanic- Americans than among non-Hispanic whites. :: from www.nytimes.com

Five Real Mexican Foods That Should Be More Common :: from blogs.ocweekly.com

Nine Signs That Latinos Are The New Irish :: from guanabee.com

Bomba Estéreo ‘Blow Up’ SXSW & El Mundo Entero :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com

Raising Bilingual, Bicultural Kids – Spanglish Baby :: from labloga.blogspot.com

With so many Zacatecans in L.A., why is the best cooking still found at home? :: from www.latimes.com

Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Translator Edith Grossman Speaks Up For Translations – (interesting) :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Capirotada, Mexican bread pudding traditional for lent :: from homesicktexan.blogspot.com

BRWN BFLO Is Ballsy; Preemo’s Concrete Dreams Passes the Time :: from blogs.houstonpress.com

Video: The National Hispanic Media Coalition 2010 Impact Awards Gala – Part 1 & 2 – hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Jose Luis Valenzuela

Video of Los Tigres Del Norte y The Chieftains-Canción Mixteca

Additional

Victory Records has signed New Jersey/New York recording artist Ill Nino. The band will enter the studio in April for a late summer album release. :: from www.antimusic.com

Are You Sure You’re Speaking Spanish Correctly? – new book “Hablando bien se entiende la gente”

Fonseca Teams Up With Willie Colon in Latest Single :: from www.shoutcastblog.com

Bunbury 2010 U.S. tour dates for ‘Las Consequencias’

Cruz Reynoso, the first Latino Justice on the California Supreme court and filmmaker Abby Ginzberg are scheduled to appear at the Bagdouma Community Center in Coachella on March 23. :: from www.mydesert.com

Author takes on challenge of telling the stories of Mexican pioneers in Big Bend – Federico Villalba’s Texas: A Mexican Pioneer’s Life in the Big Bend” by Juan Manuel Casas :: from www.victoriaadvocate.com

All in the Family: Andy Garcia & Dominik Garcia-Lorido Share the Silver Screen in ‘City Island’ :: from latina.com

Paquita La Del Barrio Apologizes :: from www.latingossip.com

Jencarlos Canela Named Most Beautiful Man on TV :: from www.latingossip.com

Latin Stars Set For ‘Billboard en Concierto’ :: from www.billboard.biz

Antonio Banderas Named UN Goodwill Ambassador, To Focus On Poverty :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

Recipe: Jerez-style wedding asado (Asado de boda Jerezano) :: from www.latimes.com

Actress Natalie Morales is joining NBC’s sophomore comedy “Parks and Recreation” as a recurring. :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com

Marco Sanchez to recur on ‘NCIS’ :: from www.hollywoodreporter.com

LILA DOWNS First Live CD “Lila Downs y la Misteriosa en Paris – Live à FIP” April 13 + U.S. Tour news

Yaro360 Talks to Home from Home Radio Show About His Music and Culture, Airs Monday, March 20

“SAN PATRICIO” Debuts As The #1 Latin & World Music Album In The Country

SXSW 2010: Latin Artist to Watch: Gustavo Galindo

From the Motherlands to El Barrio: New York’s Latino Immigrant Experience – The American Museum of Natural History – Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 1–5 pm –

Feliz dia de San Patricio! or: Kiss Me, I’m Latin’O :: from www.600words.com

Sabine Moussier sobre su enfermedad: “Desde hace cinco meses no me levanto” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Se complica salud de Baby Rasta :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Muere hermano de Lucía Méndez :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Muere la mamá de Fher, de Maná – La madre del cantante falleció la semana pasada en San Antonio, TX, tras haber luchado contra el cáncer :: from www.peopleenespanol.com

Fito Páez lamenta la “aniquilación cultural” en el lanzamiento de su nuevo disco :: from espanol.news.yahoo.com

Belinda grabará Egoísta en inglés :: from www.univision.com

Dayana Mendoza confesó que está abierta al amor, pero que los hombres no se le acercan :: from www.univision.com

Hispanic/Latino Business News –»

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The World Cup is less than 3 months away, but Univision has sold more than 90% of the available spots. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Tax breaks for Captain Morgan ignite rum war in Caribbean – Captain Morgan’s move from Puerto Rico to Virgin Islands has sparked feud between U.S. territories :: from www.orlandosentinel.com

Hispanic Media’s Social Revolution – Q&A With Telemundo EVP of Digital Media and Emerging Business Peter Blacker :: from www.multichannel.com

Mi Pueblo Food Center opens in San Rafael, CA – 15th full service grocery store, they have plans to open five more stores this year in Northern California. :: from abclocal.go.com

Video: The National Hispanic Media Coalition 2010 Impact Awards Gala – Part 1 & 2 – hosted by Wilmer Valderrama and Jose Luis Valenzuela

Hispanic Nets Test Social-Media Waters – TV Players Get Active on Such Sites as Facebook, Twitter :: from www.multichannel.com

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How Much Do We Really Know About Mexico? :: from www.mediapost.com

More than $4.8 Million Raised During Two-Day Univision Radio Event to Help St. Jude Fight Childhood Cancer

Recession, Census Take Radio Bilingue’s Year-Long National Multimedia Series on the Economy to D.C., North

Latin Interactive World: A look at Santillana Publishing :: from www.portada-online.com

Unum Releases Videos to Help Spanish-Speaking Customers Understand Products and Services

BankAtlantic’s Marta Armas, Appointed by The Florida Bar to the Grievance Committee for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit

Anchor Kathy Vara now at KNBC-4 to become the sole anchor of the 4:30 to 5 am newscast. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com

Economy drives Prince George’s couple back to El Salvador :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Three Mexican guestworkers find doing things legally incurs a high cost :: from www.latinalista.net

Hispanic entrepreneur profile: Tenacity, concrete firms up success for Joe A. Rosales – El Paso :: from www.elpasotimes.com

Federico Peña toasted, nearly roasted – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver’s Lifetime Achievement Award :: from www.denverpost.com

Maximum TV and Dreamhouse Entertainment Partner to Offer Full-Length Telenovelas and Other Types of TV Programming to US Hispanic Market Via the Internet

Women Guestworkers Challenge Seafood Company’s Gender-Based Job Restrictions – 3 Mexican Women Represented By ACLU And North Carolina Justice Center

The RNHA Launches New Website

IMF Board Approves $790M Precautionary Loan For El Salvador :: from online.wsj.com

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Montgomery County youths take on Hispanic teen pregnancy – Maryland :: from www.washingtonpost.com

United Way will grant $90,000 to establish Latino Hispanic American Community Center in Harrisburg, PA :: from www.pennlive.com

Waukegan High School hosted the National Hispanic College Fair on Wednesday at the Brookside Campus – Illinois :: from www.suburbanchicagonews.com

NY teen on trial in hate crime stabbing death – Long Island – the murder of Marcelo Lucero – Trail update :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Immigration Reform: The Unwinnable, Necessary Fight :: from cockroachpeople.com

U.S. ‘Taqueros’ Join Immigration Cause By Donating -What Else?- Money from Tacos :: from www.chicagonow.com

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International News –»

The spin on President Felipe Calderon’s visit to Juarez – The range of spin on the news of the day in the Mexican press is often astounding. :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com

Brutal atropello contra las Damas de Blanco :: from www.miamiherald.com

Video: Violencia en Cuba contra Damas de Blanco

Juarez Story Untold As Journalists Are Targeted :: from www.npr.org

Mexico border city relives nightmare of violence – Renewed feuding in Nuevo Laredo between drug gangs spurs old fears amid dozens of deaths. :: from www.latimes.com

Cuban protesters punched, dragged – For the second straight day, but in a much harsher manner, Cuban security agents broke up a protest march by female relatives of jailed dissidents. – Damas de Blanca — or “Ladies in White” :: from www.miamiherald.com

Scores of police officers — including the entire department of one town — have been detained in Mexican probes of killings and kidnappings. :: from www.usatoday.com

IMF Board Approves $790M Precautionary Loan For El Salvador :: from online.wsj.com

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