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Essential: Latino History Quiz – How much do you know about the historical contributions made by Hispanics, who have accomplished feats in politics, education, medicine, sports and entertainment? :: from www.mysanantonio.com jump to Essentials section
R.I.P. José A. Cárdenas, a nationally recognized teacher, researcher and pioneer in the field of education for U.S. Latino children whose civil rights work zeroed in on educational justice and equity, has died. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Cultura: Twelve new television network series with Latinos in the them premiere this week – find out which ones and who :: from www.sefijaonline.com jump to Cultura section
Business: Hispanic women’s (aka Latinas) median earnings are little more than half of white men’s earnings at 54.5%, according to a study from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com jump to Business section
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Could Texas’ Redistricting Leave Latinos Behind? :: from www.npr.org
Latino History Quiz – How much do you know about the historical contributions made by Hispanics, who have accomplished feats in politics, education, medicine, sports and entertainment? :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Will the Hispanic vote be up for grabs in 2012? :: from www.upi.com
Jose Antonio Vargas & Immigration Activists Launch DREAM Act Initiative :: from latindispatch.com
Task Force Submits Recommendations on DHS’s Flawed Secure Communities Program :: from immigrationimpact.com
Yvette Borja: Am I Latino Enough? – There seemed to be a gradient scale ranging from “the ideal Latino” to the “white-washed” Latino. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
The Masters of Hispanic Destiny – ‘Do we want to be the next victimized minority group, or do we want to be the next successful immigrant group?’ :: from online.wsj.com
R.I.P. José A. Cárdenas, a nationally recognized teacher, researcher and pioneer in the field of education for U.S. Latino children whose civil rights work zeroed in on educational justice and equity, has died. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Cultura Essentials
Latinos Make Their Way Into 2012 Guinness Record Book :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Of the 8 million Maya in the world, about 15% of them currently live in the United States. :: from newamericamedia.org
Argentine director Pablo Giorgelli, the recent winner of the Cannes’ Camera d’Or prize for “Las Acacias,” said that the film will finally debut in Buenos Aires in November after many “struggles” to have it screened in his homeland. :: from www.laht.com
No. 4 top Latino pitcher: Dennis Martinez – ‘El Presidente’ recorded 245 big league wins, hurled perfect game :: from mlb.mlb.com
Latina Fashion Bloggers Take Over the Alma Awards :: from www.latinabloggersconnect.com
Sofia Vergara Loses Best Supporting Actress at the Emmys, ‘Modern Family’ Wins :: from www.latina.com
Twelve new television network series with Latinos in the them premiere this week – find out which ones and who :: from www.sefijaonline.com
‘Dolphin-Safe’ Tuna Label Ruled Illegal – Gracias, Mexico – Mexico has been fighting the label for years :: from www.thedailygreen.com
Latinos Ignored at the “Emmy Awards” (again): 2 out of 65 acting noms, invisibility everywhere else :: from www.sefijaonline.com
Costumes from the first Latina actress on Broadway are being donated to the National Museum of American History. – Diosa Costello, now 94 years old :: from www.wtop.com
Entertainment & Musica
Video: Spain’s Bigott – “Cannibal Dinner” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Rico Rodriguez Looked Dashing at The Emmys :: from lateengossip.com
Latinos Make Their Way Into 2012 Guinness Record Book :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Prince Royce Opens Up About ‘Addicting’ New Single :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Introducing ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestant J.R. Martinez :: from www.latina.com
Music Review: Los Días – Sin una Raíz :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Edgar Ramirez Loses Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor :: from www.latina.com
Before Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez Re-Imagined Them, Mexicans Like Federico Curiel Ruled in Pulp Fiction Heaven! :: from textmex.blogspot.com
Demi Lovato Thanks Fans, Gets Ready For ‘Unbroken’ :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
REUNITED??? Jennifer Lopez And Marc Anthony Spent The WEEKEND TOGETHER!!! :: from cdn.mediatakeout.com
Coming Up On Alt.Latino: All About Brazil :: from www.npr.org
Mana Dazzles Madrid with Blend of Spectacle and Substance :: from www.laht.com
Puerto Rican salsa star Marc Anthony celebrated his 43rd birthday with a concert at the American Airlines Arena in Miami that was packed with fans. :: from www.laht.com
Mexican artists Marco Antonio Solis and Ana Gabriel combined their voices and repertoire of ballads and rancheras in the second-to-last concert of their first tour together, “Haciendo Historia” (Making History), staged at the Events Center of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. :: from www.laht.com
Argentine director Pablo Giorgelli, the recent winner of the Cannes’ Camera d’Or prize for “Las Acacias,” said that the film will finally debut in Buenos Aires in November after many “struggles” to have it screened in his homeland. :: from www.laht.com
HBO’s Documentary: ‘The Latino List’ Featuring Eva Longoria, America Ferrera, Pitbull And Many More :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Paz De La Huerta’s Unusual Red Carpet Faces :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Dulce Maria an Elegant Rockstar at Hispanic Heritage Awards :: from lateengossip.com
‘The Voice’s’ Javier Colon To Play Ray Charles On New Playboy Show :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Sergent Garcia: Taking the Roots to the Streets :: from gozamos.com
Stream: Bufi – “Happy Robot” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
What Made Marc Anthony Cry on His Birthday? :: from www.latina.com
Video + MP3: Dolores – “Cortafuegos” :: from www.clubfonograma.com
Don Omar & Marc Anthony Recording New Duet :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Perez Hilton Launches New ‘Family’ Website called Perezitos :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Video: Salma Hayek on Sharing Traditions with Valentina :: from www.latina.com
Video: Daddy Yankee’s “Llegamos A La Disco” :: from www.latina.com
Ana De La Reguera Denies Dating Her Cousin :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Dulce Maria & Maite Perroni in Washington DC Representing Latinos :: from lateengossip.com
Belinda Hopes New Reality Show Will Reveal Her True Self :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Joaquín Díaz: The Joy of the Caribbean Accordion :: from gozamos.com
Chanchona music, a style local to eastern El Salvador and Los Hermanos Lovo :: from luterano.blogspot.com
Sofia Vergara Loses Best Supporting Actress at the Emmys, ‘Modern Family’ Wins :: from www.latina.com
From Hollywood, “Secuestro Express” Director Jonathan Jakubowicz Talks Chavez, Pacino, Garcia Bernal & Roberto Duran :: from www.laht.com
Singer Luis Miguel exuded vitality at a concert in Las Vegas where he showed off his melodious and powerful voice for thousands of fans, mainly women, who succumbed to the charms of the artist known as “The Sun of Mexico.” :: from www.laht.com
Twelve new television network series with Latinos in the them premiere this week – find out which ones and who :: from www.sefijaonline.com
Food
Flan Week: Flan de Queso from Puerto Rico {Recipe} :: from www.spanglishbaby.com
Recipe: Prickly Pear Margarita :: from sweetlifebake.com
Latin America 2011 | Heads Up – In Buenos Aires, Sips From All Over – Wine :: from travel.nytimes.com
Mexican bakeries treating taste buds in Utah :: from www.heraldextra.com
Empanadas from the melting pot of Miami :: from www.brisbanetimes.com.au
Meet Quinoa: Mother Grain of the Inca Civilization :: from newlatina.net
‘Dolphin-Safe’ Tuna Label Ruled Illegal – Gracias, Mexico – Mexico has been fighting the label for years :: from www.thedailygreen.com
More Cultura News
LATISM Conference Series: Our Charlotte Chapter Goes All ‘Mad Men’ for LATISM ’11 :: from blog.latism.org
Interview with La Fundacion Folklorica Cultural Rafael Cepeda :: from www.latintrends.com
Napa families celebrate Mexican Independence Day – California :: from napavalleyregister.com
Miami hosts fundraiser in support for a national Latin museum :: from www.miamiherald.com
New Jersey celebrates Hispanic heritage statewide :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
Photo exhibition keeps Pancho Villa’s memory alive – El Paso Public Library’s Downtown main library :: from www.lcsun-news.com
NAM Radio: Precious Knowledge & Ethnic Studies in Arizona :: from newamericamedia.org
Counterfeit Papers, Sesame Street & Me: Moving New Play Takes On Life As Undocumented :: from mylatinovoice.com
Xenomorph!! – Indians, Latina/os, and the Alien Morphology of Arizona Senate Bill 1070 – by Robert F. Castro :: from harvardcrcl.org
Latino History Quiz – How much do you know about the historical contributions made by Hispanics, who have accomplished feats in politics, education, medicine, sports and entertainment? :: from www.mysanantonio.com
New school is a numero UNO example of great design – opened last week at 51st and Homan in Chicago for a predominately Latino student population :: from www.wbez.org
Mariano Rivera Ties MLB Record With 601st Career Save In Yankees Win Over Blue Jays :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Latin America 2011 | Journeys – A Panamanian Marine Preserve With a Past – Coiba National Park :: from travel.nytimes.com
Street of Art by Buenos Aires :: from www.nytimes.com
Mary Jo McConohay new book – Maya Roads: A Literary Journey Through the Central American Rainforest :: from newamericamedia.org
Latino Heritage Month events planned in Carbondale, Illinois :: from thesouthern.com
Marcela Davison Avilès and Oga Briseño: San Jose and its Mariachi Festival are ground zero for preserving Latino heritage :: from www.mercurynews.com
Pedigree dog breeding has become so popular in Cuba that dog shows are making a comeback for the first time since Fidel Castro’s Revolution of 1959 :: from www.bbc.co.uk
Surge in births fuels growing Hispanic influence in Fox Valley, Wisconsin :: from www.postcrescent.com
Latino festival brings color to gray day in Des Moines, Iowa :: from www.desmoinesregister.com
Annual Tulipanes Latino Art and Film Festival brings visitors to downtown Holland, Michigan :: from www.hollandsentinel.com
Huge crowds overwhelm food booths at Mexican festival in Wenatchee, Washington :: from www.wenatcheeworld.com
Utah State Fair turns into a Mexican fiesta :: from www.deseretnews.com
The golden eagle, symbol of the Mexican national identity, has increased from 45 reproducing pairs in the 20th century to 70 at present, which takes it farther from the danger of extinction :: from www.laht.com
LATISM Conference Series: Mike Robles Wants To See You “Cara a Cara” at LATISM 11 :: from blog.latism.org
Mexican Independence luncheon became a rallying point to urge Mexican-Americans to remember and honor their heritage in Lubbock, TX :: from lubbockonline.com
Yvette Borja: Am I Latino Enough? – There seemed to be a gradient scale ranging from “the ideal Latino” to the “white-washed” Latino. :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Modern makeover planned for Centro Civico Mexicano in Salt Lake City, Utah :: from www.ksl.com
Fiestas del Llano crowns Miss Hispanic Lubbock 2012 -Valeria Hernadez :: from lubbockonline.com
Hispanic Festival celebrates community with parade, live music in Green Bay, Wisconsin :: from www.greenbaypressgazette.com
For Hispanic Heritage Month: Seneca’s Notes on Latino Roots :: from latinopoliticsblog.com
Captured drug kingpin’s exotic pets strain Mexico’s zoos :: from www.nola.com
Colombian Muslims struggle to keep community intact – A once-thriving Lebanese community in Colombia’s Guajira struggles for survival :: from www.miamiherald.com
Travel: Latin America 2011 – In Argentina, Glaciers by Way of Patagonia :: from travel.nytimes.com
Latino festival offers diverse experiences – 11th annual Festival Latino de Lexington, Kentucky :: from kykernel.com
So You Want to be a Latina Mom Blogger? – by Lorraine C. Ladish :: from mamiverse.com
Manny Ramirez: where did it all go wrong? – He was a star for the Boston Red Sox and the LA Dodgers, but now he has been forced to retire by drug accusations and charged with assaulting his wife :: from www.guardian.co.uk
Business Essentials
PREVIEW: Portada’s Fifth Annual Hispanic Digital and Print Media Conference in NYC this week: The Content and the Networking :: from www.portada-online.com
The Tablet Revolution: Alejandro Ruelas of LatinWorks – Hispanics lead in mobile — and marketers must follow :: from www.yadvertisingblog.com
José Fernando López: Latinos in the Corporate World: Representation or Inclusion? :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Time Warner Cable, ESPN Deportes Combine On Soccer Double Play – Follow Multipronged Super Copa Promotion With Upcoming Campaign Pitching El Paquetazo TV, High-Speed Data :: from www.multichannel.com
Hispanic women’s median earnings are little more than half of white men’s earnings at 54.5%, according to a study from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). :: from www.hispanicbusiness.com
Multicultural Is the Wave of the Future – It’s More Vital Than Ever for Marketers to Target Ethnic Consumers, but With an Approach That’s Updated for the 21st Century :: from adage.com
Knowing Our Consumers Through Their Own Stories: Hispanics And Content Creation – by Maria-Gracia Inglessis :: from www.mediapost.com
At 8 p.m. ET, the “2011 ALMA Awards” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall) earned NBC’s highest 18-49 rating in the time period since July 15 and biggest overall audience in the hour since July 22. :: from www.rbr.com
More Business News
Insights to Grow Your Business Presented by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Univision :: from corporate.univision.com
Air Cargo: Monterrey, Caracas Gain – Mexican airports among the top cargo winners and Brazilian airports among top losers. :: from www.latinbusinesschronicle.com
Telemundo receives 3 NAMIC Emma Awards. :: from hispanicad.com
Changing Places: Veronica Pimstein, Edna Schmidt, Laura Diaz, Renata Florio :: from www.portada-online.com
Sales Leads: Procter & Gamble, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Winn Dixie, BMW :: from www.portada-online.com
The GOP Schism on E-Verify Goes Public :: from www.dailygrito.com
Richard Pérez-Feria laid-off from Vegas Inc. :: from www.mediamoves.com
Torres, Marín, Martinez-Henao promoted at Univision :: from www.mediamoves.com
Freight matching, marketing companies target Spanish speakers with new website :: from www.hispanicmpr.com
PR: The Santa Clarita Valley Latino Chamber Gala Night Sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank
How Do Ethnic Media Say “Illegal Immigrant”? :: from newamericamedia.org
On Lowes.com in Spanish – By Juan Tornoe :: from www.juantornoe.com
Latest endorser of the Drop the I-Word Campaign is UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc :: from colorlines.com
Farmers and Alabama state lawmakers are meeting to discuss a labor shortage that growers blame on a new law targeting illegal immigrants. :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
PR: Alessandra Villegas se convierte en imagen de las galletas OREO
Anti-immigration laws hurt economy – The system is a huge time waster for small businesses, especially those that cannot afford a full-time human resources staff to correct problems. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
LATISM Conference Series: Javier Von Westphalen On LATISM ’11: “Be There!” :: from blog.latism.org
Mexico aims to make end of Maya calendar a starter for tourism :: from www.chicagotribune.com
U.S. Hispanic chamber means business in Miami :: from www.miamiherald.com
Pasco Hernando Hispanic chamber growing by leaps and bounds – Florida :: from www2.tbo.com
Miami offers U.S. Hispanic chamber convention a ‘fantastic fusion’ of new Americana :: from www.miamiherald.com
Perez Hilton Launches New ‘Family’ Website called Perezitos :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
Charter flights from U.S. to Dominican Republic to increase 30% :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Cheers, criticism amid first Fort Lauderdale-to-Havana flight – Florida :: from www.miamiherald.com
Virtual Book Tour: Hispanic Marketing Connecting with the Latino Consumer – Korzenny :: from blogs.newlink-group.com
Strategizing Visibility for Latino Creative Professionals at School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City – October 5th, 7pm :: from www.dexigner.com
Hugo Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Venezuela Banks :: from www.laht.com
Winn Dixie selects The Bravo Group as Hispanic AOR. :: from www.hispanicad.com
Bank CEO’s book summarizes how social media has changed bank HR challenge – Human Resources Guide to Social Media Risks, by Jesse Torres President and CEO of Pan American Bank (Los Angeles) – California’s Oldest Latino-Owned Bank :: from www.ababj.com
‘Dolphin-Safe’ Tuna Label Ruled Illegal – Gracias, Mexico – Mexico has been fighting the label for years :: from www.thedailygreen.com
SomosFrontera.com: El Paso Times launches new spanish language website :: from www.elpasotimes.com
Immigration News
How Do Ethnic Media Say “Illegal Immigrant”? :: from newamericamedia.org
Latest endorser of the Drop the I-Word Campaign is UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc :: from colorlines.com
Farmers and Alabama state lawmakers are meeting to discuss a labor shortage that growers blame on a new law targeting illegal immigrants. :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
Xenomorph!! – Indians, Latina/os, and the Alien Morphology of Arizona Senate Bill 1070 – by Robert F. Castro :: from harvardcrcl.org
Jose Antonio Vargas & Immigration Activists Launch DREAM Act Initiative :: from latindispatch.com
Secure Communities Task Force Releases Recommendations, Five Members Resign In Disagreement :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Anti-immigration laws hurt economy – The system is a huge time waster for small businesses, especially those that cannot afford a full-time human resources staff to correct problems. :: from www.eastvalleytribune.com
Ruban Navarrette: Rick Perry right on immigrant education :: from www.news-journal.com
A draft report by a Department of Homeland Security task force has found serious concerns with a deportation program run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) because of confusion about the program and tensions the effort has created for state and local police. :: from abcnews.go.com
Task Force Submits Recommendations on DHS’s Flawed Secure Communities Program :: from immigrationimpact.com
Why Structural Vulnerability? Why Latino Migrants in the United States? – James Quesada :: from accessdeniedblog.wordpress.com
The country’s first 24-hour Deportation Family Support Hotline will launch Sept. 19 to help Illinois families and children left behind in deportations. :: from newamericamedia.org
Tanton Network’s Bigoted “Jobs Rally” in Michigan Met with Stern Opposition – One speaker referred to immigrant workers as “termites.” :: from imagine2050.newcomm.org
NYTimes Editorial: Borderline Ridiculous – “Asked about illegal immigrants, GOP candidates settled on the simplest-sounding response: seal the border. What about immigrants already here? Same answer: seal the border. This was both a nonanswer and a call for billions in new government spending, which was very strange to hear from politicians also determined to slash even the most basic public services any chance they get. “ :: from www.nytimes.com
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
The GOP Schism on E-Verify Goes Public :: from www.dailygrito.com
Video: DNC TV AD: “Únete por Más Trabajos” – Democrats plug Obama jobs plan with Spanish-language ads :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
Dr. Raul Ruiz launches bid to unseat Rep. Mary Bono Mack – 36th congressional district in California :: from www.mydesert.com
Could Texas’ Redistricting Leave Latinos Behind? :: from www.npr.org
Mexico still waiting for answers on Fast and Furious gun program :: from www.sacbee.com
Dems launch Spanish TV ad in Colorado to sell Obama’s jobs plan :: from blogs.denverpost.com
Hugo Chavez Criticizes Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Over Leopoldo Lopez Ruling :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
California GOP looks for Latinos, finds two Democrats :: from blogs.sacbee.com
The Stanislaus County Latino Emergency Council now has the benefit of some federal expertise, not to mention some high-level networking – California :: from www.modbee.com
Tea Party Republican Dirty Latino Deeds: Constantino (Dino) Eliades, Treasurer, for LD 20 AZ GOP and Alice Lara helping Russell Pearce Special Elections and Olivia Cortes, too. :: from somosrepublicans.com
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez headed back to Cuba on Saturday night for a fourth phase of chemotherapy that he expects to be his last round of treatment for cancer. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Venezuelan politician Leopoldo López hopes to be presidential contender after an international court rules in his favor :: from www.miamiherald.com
Cheers, criticism amid first Fort Lauderdale-to-Havana flight – Florida :: from www.miamiherald.com
Colombia former President Alvaro Uribe still making waves :: from www.cbsnews.com
Hispanic Arizonans need president’s jobs bill – by Anna Tovar, a Democrat, is the minority whip in the Arizona House of Representatives :: from www.azcentral.com
Hugo Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Venezuela Banks :: from www.laht.com
New boundaries could give 15th District Latino majority in Washington state :: from www.columbian.com
California Republicans say they are revamping their strategy and creating a sustained effort to attract Hispanic voters at GOP’s weekend convention in Los Angeles :: from www.abc4.com
Election 2012
Rick Perry meeting with NYC Hispanic group – will meet with about 100 Hispanic business leaders :: from www.politico.com
Will the Hispanic vote be up for grabs in 2012? :: from www.upi.com
Ruban Navarrette: Rick Perry right on immigrant education :: from www.news-journal.com
Republicans blow off Latino concerns in debate :: from www.cnn.com
Poll: Obama Losing Crucial Latino Votes according to Republican poll :: from www.usnews.com
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said he won’t run for vice president on a GOP 2012 ticket, squelching speculation that the Hispanic Republican’s recent endorsement of Texas Gov. Rick Perry was a play for the White House. :: from www.rgj.com
Health and Education
Latino club helps Penn State Berks freshmen buy books :: from readingeagle.com
NAM Radio: Precious Knowledge & Ethnic Studies in Arizona :: from newamericamedia.org
New school is a numero UNO example of great design – opened last week at 51st and Homan in Chicago for a predominately Latino student population :: from www.wbez.org
TUSD’s Ethnics Studies appeal district’s defense ‘define dramatically’ :: from tucsoncitizen.com
Overall Hispanic Enrollment Rises at The University of Texas at Austin – now 17.5% of the student population :: from www.utexas.edu
NUSD educator Sofia Gamez named Latino Teacher of the Year in Arizona :: from www.nogalesinternational.com
Measles outbreak in Colombia, govt rushes to vaccinate 8 million :: from colombiareports.com
Dr. José Cárdenas Received Prestigious Child Advocate Award from the Texas Federation of Teachers :: from www.idra.org
R.I.P. José A. Cárdenas, a nationally recognized teacher, researcher and pioneer in the field of education for U.S. Latino children whose civil rights work zeroed in on educational justice and equity, has died. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Additional US Hispanic/Latino News
Melissa Mark-Viverito: Wake Up Call: Civil Rights Abuses in Puerto Rico Highlight Need for All Americans to Pay Attention to the Island :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
International News
Posted on: September 19th, 2011Monterrey neighborhood epitomizes drug war woes – Young and crumbling housing project and its poor residents suffer in Mexico. :: from www.mysanantonio.com
Gabriel Lerner: A Bizarre Example of When Opposites Attract : Latin America and Iran :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Mexico still waiting for answers on Fast and Furious gun program :: from www.sacbee.com
Latin America 2011 – Suriname, South America’s Hidden Treasure :: from travel.nytimes.com
NYTimes slideshow: 36 Hours in Quito, Ecuador :: from www.nytimes.com
Latin America 2011 | Journeys – A Panamanian Marine Preserve With a Past – Coiba National Park :: from travel.nytimes.com
Street of Art by Buenos Aires :: from www.nytimes.com
Mexico aims to make end of Maya calendar a starter for tourism :: from www.chicagotribune.com
Hugo Chavez Criticizes Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Over Leopoldo Lopez Ruling :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Pedigree dog breeding has become so popular in Cuba that dog shows are making a comeback for the first time since Fidel Castro’s Revolution of 1959 :: from www.bbc.co.uk
Mexican Peace Caravan Demands End to Violence in Veracruz :: from www.plenglish.com
Cuban 5: Judge Denies Motion for Rene Gonzalez to Return to Cuba :: from www.plenglish.com
Anonymous Hackers Target Mexican Government in Cyber Attack :: from www.laht.com
The golden eagle, symbol of the Mexican national identity, has increased from 45 reproducing pairs in the 20th century to 70 at present, which takes it farther from the danger of extinction :: from www.laht.com
Argentine director Pablo Giorgelli, the recent winner of the Cannes’ Camera d’Or prize for “Las Acacias,” said that the film will finally debut in Buenos Aires in November after many “struggles” to have it screened in his homeland. :: from www.laht.com
In Mexico, Civil Society Asserts Itself Through Social Media :: from newamericamedia.org
Captured drug kingpin’s exotic pets strain Mexico’s zoos :: from www.nola.com
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez headed back to Cuba on Saturday night for a fourth phase of chemotherapy that he expects to be his last round of treatment for cancer. :: from www.miamiherald.com
Colombia: Almost its entire intelligence database leaked: Report :: from colombiareports.com
Chanchona music, a style local to eastern El Salvador and Los Hermanos Lovo :: from luterano.blogspot.com
Violence in the Mexican state of Nuevo León led to 19 murders in four days, despite the presence of 300,000 Mexican Army troops and federal agents patrolling highways and municipalities leading up to Friday’s September 16 Independence Day celebrations. :: from justiceinmexico.org
Measles outbreak in Colombia, govt rushes to vaccinate 8 million :: from colombiareports.com
Venezuelan politician Leopoldo López hopes to be presidential contender after an international court rules in his favor :: from www.miamiherald.com
Adapting, Transforming, and Modernizing Under Fire: The Mexican Military 2006-11 – Paper by Inigo Guevara Moyano, Strategic Studies Institute: United States Army War College :: from mexicoinstitute.wordpress.com
Charter flights from U.S. to Dominican Republic to increase 30% :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Colombian Muslims struggle to keep community intact – A once-thriving Lebanese community in Colombia’s Guajira struggles for survival :: from www.miamiherald.com
Thousands clean Dominican capital’s beaches :: from www.dominicantoday.com
Colombia former President Alvaro Uribe still making waves :: from www.cbsnews.com
Hugo Chavez Threatens to Nationalize Venezuela Banks :: from www.laht.com
Mexico: Javier Sicilia’s Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity Peace Caravan Members Request Security :: from www.laht.com
Machisma: How a mix of female empowerment and steamy soap operas helped bring down Brazil’s fertility rate and stoke its vibrant economy. :: from ngm.nationalgeographic.com
‘Dolphin-Safe’ Tuna Label Ruled Illegal – Gracias, Mexico – Mexico has been fighting the label for years :: from www.thedailygreen.com
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