Hispanic y Latino News/Info :: August 12th, 2009
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Chita Rivera Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom :: from www.latina.com
“Send them (immigrants) home with a bullet in their head”: Health Reform Racists Encourage Attacks on Immigrants :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
A day after President Barack Obama announced that legislation to overhaul immigration laws would have to wait until next year, the secretary of homeland security played down the need for change in a speech here and took a tough stance on enforcing current immigration laws. :: from www.mercurynews.com
The 2009 Inc. 500: The Top 10 Latino and Hispanic-Run Companies :: from www2.inc.com
Obama Reverses Campaign Pledge To Renegotiate NAFTA :: from www.democracynow.org
One side effect of a broken immigration system — corruption — thrives on this side of the border too :: from www.latinalista.net
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) said Monday that it’s time for the federal government to aid police and prosecutors seeking Mexican nationals who commit violent crimes in the United States and flee to Mexico. :: from www.statesmanjournal.com
Debate heats up on healthcare for illegal immigrants – House Speaker Pelosi has said that they would not be covered under overhaul proposals, but activists say medical care should not be denied to the sick, no matter their status. :: from www.latimes.com
More than 600 former agents of Mexico’s Federal Investigation Agency, or AFI, are now working for drug cartels, Reforma newspaper said Monday, citing anonymous official sources. :: from www.laht.com
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There’s a rise in new and dangerous tensions between Latinos and blacks :: from www.latinalista.net
White Nationalist Anger and Violence: A Preview of Even Greater Anti-immigrant Violence? :: from ofamerica.wordpress.com
Sotomayor honored at White House reception :: from blogs.usatoday.com
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is suffering from the H1N1 virus, making him the first head of state known to have contracted swine flu. :: from www.nytimes.com
Holy Satire! Over the Top Villaraigosa Spoof Video Hits YouTube (NSFW sorta) :: from laist.com
Since Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez called golf a “bourgeois sport,” officials have moved to shut down two of the country’s best-known courses. :: from www.nytimes.com
Joe Arpaio-Supporting, Gun-Toting Nativists Menace Children’s March for Family Unity :: from blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com
Two Peruvian women that immigrated to the US to work as maids, and who were forced to sleep in a closet and to work 19 hours a day, will receive US $125,000 dollars as a legal compensation on damage and unpaid salaries. :: from www.livinginperu.com
Three Latina law students discuss what impact Judge Sotomayor’s appointment will have on their personal and professional development. :: from www.npr.org
A Kid’s Guide to Latino History by Valerie Petrillo :: from www.mediabistro.com
Black-Latino tensions blamed in Chino prison riot :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is experimenting with a new Latino-themed warehouse store as it hunts for U.S. growth – The Más Club, which opened in Houston on Thursday :: from online.wsj.com
Obama delay on immigration complicates health reform :: from www.washingtonexaminer.com
Maria Otero Sworn in As Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs
Why is Rick Bayless the expert on Mexican cuisine when he isn’t even Mexican? :: from www.chicagonow.com
Puerto Rico: The Battle Over Public Lands :: from globalvoicesonline.org
Charles Bowden on Mexico’s Dirty War Against Drugs :: from www.democracynow.org
In 2008, police arrested Latinos for pot possession at four times the rate of whites, and blacks at seven times the rate of whites in NYC :: from www.alternet.org
Disappointment in Mexico as Obama Says Immigration Reform Will Have to Wait :: from feetin2worlds.wordpress.com
Entertainment –»
Jenni Rivera Destroys La Competición – “Ovarios” jumped the regional Mexican airplay chart from 29 to 13 en una sola semana! :: from blogamole.mtvtr3s.com
Chita Rivera Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom :: from www.latina.com
Five-time GRAMMY award winner and Platinum recording artist will launch the Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection 8.15 :: from latinola.com
Critically Acclaimed Suspense Series EPITAFIOS(R) Kicks Off Second Season Sept. 18 on HBO Latino
Judy Reyes Expecting a Baby Girl :: from www.latina.com
Rapper Kilo to Appear in Lamusica.com
LA-based MarVista Entertainment has formed a joint venture with Argentina’s Snap TV to produce and distribute content for Latin American and US Hispanic audiences. :: from www.c21media.net
Cristián de la Fuente se peleará de nuevo con Eduardo Yáñez por una mujer :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Elizabeth Gutiérrez no está embarazada :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Ex de Nora Salinas la llama alcohólica y bipolar :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Bobby Larios llama “mugrosita” a Niurka Marcos :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
Luis Fonsi: “Adamari no está embarazada” :: from www.peopleenespanol.com
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Essentials
Marcelo Salup: “Can the Hispanic print industry resuscitate itself?” :: from www.portada-online.com
The 2009 Inc. 500: The Top 10 Latino and Hispanic-Run Companies :: from www2.inc.com
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is experimenting with a new Latino-themed warehouse store as it hunts for U.S. growth – The Más Club, which opened in Houston on Thursday :: from online.wsj.com
Hispanic 360: Listening and Communicating With Latino Customers :: from www.csnews.com
Obama Reverses Campaign Pledge To Renegotiate NAFTA :: from www.democracynow.org
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d expósito & Partners has promoted Louis Maldonado to Managing Director :: from hispanicad.com
Antonio Alonso has been named Chief Executive Officer of CBS Outdoor International :: from hispanicad.com
Accentmarketing creates PSA campaign for Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet. :: from hispanicad.com
Five-time GRAMMY award winner and Platinum recording artist will launch the Pepe Aguilar Signature Collection 8.15 :: from latinola.com
Vmath en Espanol Available Fall 2009
Telemundo Boots Up 12 Sponsors for USA vs. Mexico :: from www.brandweek.com
MicroTech Named the Number One Fastest Growing Hispanic-Owned Firm in the Nation
Chicago Sun-Times Welcomes Esther J. Cepeda back :: from www.600words.com
Less than a month after leaving Liberman Broadcasting, Ibra Morales returns to Katz Television Group as a Senior Vice President. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
David Novarro has been named WFLD-32’s new morning anchor effective immediately. :: from mediamoves.blogspot.com
Police have accused a TV presenter in Brazil of being involved in organised drug trafficking and ordering killings to get rid of rivals and boost ratings. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Mun2 Free Preview Scorecard: 67 Million Homes On Aug. 12 – Millions Of Viewers Gain Access To U.S.-Mexico World Cup Qualifier :: from www.multichannel.com
LA-based MarVista Entertainment has formed a joint venture with Argentina’s Snap TV to produce and distribute content for Latin American and US Hispanic audiences. :: from www.c21media.net
Hearst Television’s WPBF 25 and Liberman Broadcasting, Inc. (LBI) have inked a digital multicast agreement to launch Estrella TV, :: from www.rbr.com
Forum today promotes Hispanic businesses, commerce – Event builds on growth in ‘new gateway cities’ such as Nashville :: from www.tennessean.com
More US Hispanic News –»
Health care reform takes on immigration overtones :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Pratt student Eduardo Sanchez still in coma almost a week after savage beating by gang of teenagers :: from www.nydailynews.com
U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes opts not to have health-care town hall :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Immigrants Are ‘Greening’ our Cities, How About Giving them a Break? :: from www.newgeography.com
Recipe: Brazilian Coconut Fish Stew :: from www.latina.com
CHC Leader ‘Disappointed’ in Obama’s Immigration Delay – Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) :: from www.rollcall.com
Amelia Santiago’s dog sculptures :: from www.lostateminor.com
Kansas City police reach out to Hispanics in Northeast area :: from www.kansascity.com
Local Astronaut’s Maiden Voyage into Space – Jose Hernandez :: from www.fox40.com
The Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has just published six new free consumer health guides in Spanish. – information on antidepressants, rheumatoid arthritis, prostate cancer and other conditions :: from www.miamiherald.com
Belinda Acosta’s Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz :: from www.literanista.net
Review: The Husband Habit. For Every Farewell, a Welcome. Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez. :: from labloga.blogspot.com
GOP now Latino-less in U.S. Senate :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
Nicaraguan Writer Sergio Ramirez Has New Anthology Coming Out – “Perdon y Olvido” :: from www.laht.com
Border czar praises Merida Initiative on first day of Border Security Conference :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Sad sendoff for Latino civic leader – For almost 20 years, Mario Magaña has been a fixture to Latinos in the Yakima Valley. :: from wenatcheeworld.com
International News :: English + Español –»
Posted on: August 12th, 2009The Dominican Republic is starting to see signs of recovery, leading to more optimism among local and foreign investors. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Police in the northern Mexico city of Monterrey have been told not to sit in parked patrol cars observing traffic, because officials suspect they could be spying for criminal gangs or drug cartels. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Costa Rican President Oscar Arias is suffering from the H1N1 virus, making him the first head of state known to have contracted swine flu. :: from www.nytimes.com
Police have accused a TV presenter in Brazil of being involved in organised drug trafficking and ordering killings to get rid of rivals and boost ratings. :: from news.bbc.co.uk
Since Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez called golf a “bourgeois sport,” officials have moved to shut down two of the country’s best-known courses. :: from www.nytimes.com
Charles Bowden on Mexico’s Dirty War Against Drugs :: from www.democracynow.org
In Mexico, challenge of military courts fails :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cuban government reduces prices on 24 basic goods :: from www.miamiherald.com
More than 600 former agents of Mexico’s Federal Investigation Agency, or AFI, are now working for drug cartels, Reforma newspaper said Monday, citing anonymous official sources. :: from www.laht.com
Mexico’s Drug Traffickers Continue Trade in Prison :: from www.nytimes.com
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