The U.S. presidential race is sparking lots of interest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Many residents say they like the youth and promise of change of Sen. Barack Obama, the presumed Democratic nominee. But many others say they like Sen. John McCain, the presumed Republican nominee, for his stance in favor of free trade.

According to reports from WNEP-TV and the Associated Press three white Schuylkill County teens are charged with the beating death of a Hispanic man nearly two weeks ago. All are from well-known families in Shenandoah and some are on the high school football team. One of the teens charged is a Bloomsburg University student.

Collection shows Rivera’s genius in Chicano genre - Arte Público Press has now published “Tomás Rivera: The Complete Works” ($19.95 paperback), which, for the first time, brings together all of Rivera’s fiction, poetry and essays in one volume.

In his new book “The Latino Threat Narrative,’ UC Irvine anthropology professor Leo Chavez says ” It is time to put the Latino Threat Narrative to rest. It is counterproductive and divisive… It is an inaccurate depiction of the everyday lives of Latino immigrants and Latinos in general”

Democrat Rick Noriega is trying this year to become the first Hispanic U.S. senator from Texas, good news for some El Pasoans eager to see one of their own in the august chamber.

Latino-vs.-black violence drives hate crimes in L.A. County to 5-year high

Cuauhtemoc Blanco is the MVP of MLS All-Star game

After Postville, Iowa Raid, Immigrants Fuel Labor Inquiries - found more than 20 under-age workers, some as young as 13. - some worked shifts of 12 hours or more - six days a week

A federal judge on Friday gave the state of Texas until the end of January to come up with a plan to improve education programs for secondary school students with limited proficiency in English, criticizing the state education agency for “failing to ensure equal education opportunities in all schools.”

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Reaching out to target audiences is always tricky. Standard Operating Procedure in courting Hispanics always seems to include the catchy sound bite, strapping on a Guayabera, and munching on a few bites of arroz con pollo on the campaign trail.

Charrreada is not for the faint of heart Latino rodeo harks back to idealized past

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In a 1994 article for Saveur magazine, writer Peggy Knickerbocker felt compelled to explain to readers, “You will not find burritos in Oaxaca.” These days, that kind of disclaimer isn’t necessary, as increasing numbers of Americans have discovered the complex, flavorful moles and fluffy tamales of this southern Mexican state. Tlamanalli, a restaurant serving Zapotec Indian cuisine in the tiny town of Teotitlán del Valle, has become an essential stop for Mexico-bound foodies. And a rapidly growing Oaxacan community in Los Angeles has introduced its unique cooking to West Coasters. Oaxacan food is now thriving on both sides of the border.

It took a single news release to undo what it had taken the Molina family 30 years to accomplish. In March, the Food and Drug Administration sent out a global news alert saying it suspected that a salmonella outbreak in the western United States was linked to cantaloupes grown on the Molinas’ farm in Honduras.

Puerto Ricans Prevail - Festival in Rhode Island is ON! - (quite a story here - Tomas)

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The $55 million lawsuit filed against the Town of Southampton by owners of The Hampton Bays Diner on grounds that town police violated their civil rights by instigating 18 months of police monitoring of a weekly “Latino” inspired dance night has spotlighted allegations of anti-Hispanic sentiment. - (a very detailed article)

Economy becomes top issue for Hispanic voters Immigration takes back seat as grim financial conditions inflict pain.

People in cities on the front lines of Mexico’s battle against trafficking say they are increasingly frustrated with military tactics — a shift in opinion that threatens to undermine Calderon’s nationwide crackdown.

JUDGE ORDERS TEXAS TO REVAMP ITS BILINGUAL PROGRAMS - with additional documentation

With a total of 41 security measures, which go from the paper used in its production up to the thread used for its 32 sewed pages, the Peruvian passport or Andean passport is one of the most reliable and difficult to falsify in the world.

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The U.S. presidential race is sparking lots of interest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Many residents say they like the youth and promise of change of Sen. Barack Obama, the presumed Democratic nominee. But many others say they like Sen. John McCain, the presumed Republican nominee, for his stance in favor of free trade.

It is a political minefield so dangerous that no one dares to lead us through it. The presidential candidates dance around it as if we don’t notice, but both Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain clearly are avoiding one of the most important and controversial issues in the minds of most Americans.

Reaching out to target audiences is always tricky. Standard Operating Procedure in courting Hispanics always seems to include the catchy sound bite, strapping on a Guayabera, and munching on a few bites of arroz con pollo on the campaign trail.

Economy becomes top issue for Hispanic voters Immigration takes back seat as grim financial conditions inflict pain.

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson helped rally canvassers for Barack Obama in a mostly Hispanic neighborhood in Denver on Saturday.

Republican presidential candidate John McCain praised Hispanic military veterans for their sacrifices on Friday and said they often don’t get the credit they deserve. - Denver

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Como buena quinceañera, la compañía disquera Putumayo World Music quiere celebrar a lo grande sus primeros años de vida, en los que ha cosechado grandes éxitos, y por ello, este domingo 27 de julio estará de fiesta en medio de un concierto en el Parque Central de Nueva York.

The liberation of Colombia’s ex-presidential candidate, Ingrid Betancourt, has brought back bad memories for Laura Zapata along with resentments she holds against her sisters Thalía and Ernestina Sodi. “It’s so great that she doesn’t have sisters like mine, because upon her liberation they would’ve started making demands,” said Zapata during an interview with Notimex.

This year, the U.S. Open’s 13th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, in which parents can take their kids to enjoy a day full of music and games, will be headed by Susie Castillo, former Miss USA and current host of MTV. This year’s event will be sponsored by Hess and the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

The band K-Paz de la Sierra was shocked to see what they claim is an apparition in their music video “Volveré”, of their former lead vocalist, Sergio Gómez, who was murdered.

Taking care of 5-month-old twins provides Jennifer Lopez with plenty of excitement. So when it came to celebrating her 39th birthday on Thursday, she opted for a low-key evening–and a Broadway show–with her husband, Marc Anthony, reports People.com.

A few days ago, it was announced that Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault had broken off their engagement. Although they tried to salvage their relationship within these past few months, the couple had already split this past winter.

This year’s crop of shows featuring minorities in the majority of lead roles was made leaner with the cancellations earlier this year of UPN’s African-American led comedy series Girlfriends and CBS’s Hispanic actor-driven series Cane.

Young Peruvian composer and singer Damaris Mallma offered yesterday a concert during a celebration at the White House, where the U.S. government paid homage to Peru on the occasion of its 187th anniversary of independence.

Avid watchers of America’s Next Top Model who wish the show had more Latinas among its contestants should catch Sunday’s premiere of Model Latina on SíTV to satisfy their cravings for Hispanic beauties.

La actriz y cantante Aracely Arámbula regresa a la pantalla chica con sus 4 meses de embarazo, la madre de los hijos de Luis Miguel será la conductora de una programa dedicado a los bebés y la familia

Mientras Angélica Vale sueña con actuar con George Clooney y llegar a ser la primera actriz mexicana en ganar un Oscar, su madre, la legendaria Angélica María, admite que se le están cerrando las puertas y cada vez le resulta más difícil conseguir trabajo.

Una agencia artística ha demandado a la ex presentadora de Primer Impacto, Myrka Dellanos, por presuntamente no pagarle una comisión de al menos 100.000 dólares, de acuerdo con una querella.

Pasado el tiempo de los homenajes y demostrando que el talento se hereda, Shaila Durcal comienza una nueva etapa en su carrera con su nuevo disco titulado Tanto Amor que salió a la venta en los próximos días

La cantante mexicana Lupita D”Alessio pidió a Silvia Pinal que le permita, tanto a ella como a Yuri, hablar con Alejandra Guzmán para expresarle su apoyo, y exhortó a los medios de comunicación dejar de atosigar a la primera actriz

El comediante mexicano Roberto Gómez Bolaños, el popular “Chespirito”, afirmó “sin presumir” que superó la popularidad de su extinto compatriota Mario Moreno “Cantinflas” e incluso la del actor y cineasta Charles Chaplin.

Esta noche, en Cartagena, Isabel Sofía Cabrales y Tomás Uribe darán el sí. No será la boda del año, han dicho los novios, que prefirieron sencillez y austeridad. Su perro, vestido de guayabera, será el pajecito. - Colombia

Nació la hija de Carlos Vives y Claudia Helena Vásquez

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Como buena quinceañera, la compañía disquera Putumayo World Music quiere celebrar a lo grande sus primeros años de vida, en los que ha cosechado grandes éxitos, y por ello, este domingo 27 de julio estará de fiesta en medio de un concierto en el Parque Central de Nueva York.

Of the other nine startup Latino banks, just one — Americas United of Glendale, Calif. — had more funds, with $89 million. As of this month, Seattle-based Plaza Bank’s assets had grown to $83 million.

In his Friday note, Greenfield warned that Univision the largest Spanish-language broadcaster in the country – could significantly increase Time Warner Cable’s costs in key markets with large Hispanic populations like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, Texas by pushing for high retransmission-consent fees.

Construction crews have finished most of the work on the new Rancho Liborio supermarket in Thornton and planners say the store is expected to open by November. - Denver

The $55 million lawsuit filed against the Town of Southampton by owners of The Hampton Bays Diner on grounds that town police violated their civil rights by instigating 18 months of police monitoring of a weekly “Latino” inspired dance night has spotlighted allegations of anti-Hispanic sentiment. - (a very detailed article)

Expo to encourage Hispanics to go green - Dallas

Ouch! Zumba fitness-dancing is doing me good

U.S.-Cuba tourism could shake up region - OPPENHEIMER

New York-based Davidson Media Group has purchased Philadelphia’s largest Spanish-language radio station, La Mega 1310 AM, for $8.25 million, confirmed Peter Davidson, president of the radio broadcasting group.

After Postville, Iowa Raid, Immigrants Fuel Labor Inquiries - found more than 20 under-age workers, some as young as 13. - some worked shifts of 12 hours or more - six days a week

It took a single news release to undo what it had taken the Molina family 30 years to accomplish. In March, the Food and Drug Administration sent out a global news alert saying it suspected that a salmonella outbreak in the western United States was linked to cantaloupes grown on the Molinas’ farm in Honduras.

Western Union today asked the Arizona State Supreme Court to review a recent ruling by the Arizona Court of Appeals, which overturned a trial court’s decision in Western Union’s favor concerning the ability of the state to seize money transfers sent from states other than Arizona to Sonora, Mexico.

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More than 1500 Latino public officials, civil and labor rights leaders, and community leaders and activists from 20 states participated in the 3rd annual National Latino Congreso reaffirming a progressive Latino agenda to bring out a 10 million Latino voter turnout to change the direction of the country in the 2008 elections. “We can’t have another eight years like the last,” declared Lillian Hernandez Lopez, President of the East Coast based Hispanic Federation to roaring cheers in opening the Congreso, held July 18-20 in Los Angeles.

City of Killeen implementing a bilingual pay incentive program - Texas

“On the Border with Al Garza,” which first aired July 14, is hosted by Garza, who is perhaps best known for his role as national executive director of the border watch group Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. - Cochise County, Arizona

Early last season, Lorena Ochoa was having a strategic meeting with her caddie to identify targets and incentives for the months ahead. Uninspired by the proposed game plan, she hit upon an idea. “I’m worried about your kids,” she said. “I want them to go to heaven. How many wins will it take for you to have them baptised?”

Latin Business Association Honors Power Media Group As Finalist For Sol Awards - EWORLDWIRE

Minority Journalists Weigh In On Obama Media Bias

I attended a Washington Nationals game this month when the Astros were in town. I am new to the District, and it was my second game at the new stadium. The theme of the night was a celebration of Hispanic heritage. The woman chosen to sing the national anthem was of Cuban descent, and she was announced as a mainstay of the local music scene.

Three members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus listened Saturday to tales of children working long hours at kosher meatpacking plant Agriprocessors Inc., of fractured families and the emptiness left behind after nearly 400 people were swept up in the largest federal immigration raid of its kind May 12.

Responding to a recent crackdown on illegal immigration, local Hispanic leaders met with Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner on Tuesday. - South Carolina

Divide a la prensa española visita de Hugo Chávez

El futbolista mexicano Cuauhtémoc Blanco se ha confirmado como la estrella con más brillo de la MLS, por encima de David Beckhan y de quien le pongan enfrente, ya sea compañero o rival.

Architect Nicolás ”Lin” Arroyo, who played a leading role in pre-Castro Cuba’s modernist architecture and planning movement, has died, his family said. He was 90.

La racha de triunfos del equipo de las Estrella de la Liga Profesional de Fútbol (MLS) continuó una temporada al vencer por 3-2 al West Ham inglés y como gran figura y Jugador Más Valioso (MVP) al delantero mexicano Cuauhtémoc Blanco, del Fire de Chicago.

A Chilean volcanologist says the Chaiten volcano is once again rumbling and could be preparing for another eruption.

Environmental officials in Mexico say dozens of dead sea turtles apparently killed in fishing nets have washed up on beaches in recent days - Acapulco.

Cuban dissident writer Raul Rivero has won a prestigious Spanish journalism award for his work as a journalist reporting on his native country, where he spent two years in jail on charges of trying to undermine President Fidel Castro’s government.

Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez has attended a meeting in Iowa where he heard stories from residents affected by a federal immigration raid in May. - Postville

Recipe: Oaxacan Chili Pasilla Sauce

In many ways, the preparation of carne asada has strayed little from its roots. We owe the tradition in part to the skinny cows of yore, brought over from Spain and prized first for their organ meat, a rancho-day treat, and their tallow, which was a key trade product. But when one of those cows died, or when it was slaughtered specifically for a fancy occasion, the meat was crisped up nicely and consumed against the backdrop of traditional Spanish music, as any public-school-educated third grader in this state can tell you.

Recipe: El Parian’s Carne Asada

Cuba Revolution Day speech by Raul Castro gets scrutiny

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing certain portions of HB 1804, Oklahoma’s tough, controversial new immigration law, from taking effect July 1.

Pew Hispanic Center Report: Latino Labor Report, 2008: Construction Reverses Job Growth for Latinos

Gov. Sanford Signs Illegal Immigration Bill; Farmers Concerned - South Carolina

(Update on the Dichos story) The fortune cookie goes Mexican - Sid Martinez and his Takitos with ‘dichos’ from San Antonio

Former Nicaraguan Official Wins U.N. Assembly Presidency - Rev. Miguel d’Escoto Brockmann

Laura Zapata explodes against Thalía: “What am I supposed to envy: her small waist or her husband?”

Barack Obama strikes chord with disaffected David Iglesias

Emilio Navarro an ageless ambassador - At 102, Navarro is the oldest living professional baseball player and the first Puerto Rican to play in the Negro Leagues.

Americans have grown sweet to Latin desserts - Sweets and treats from Mexico and South America are going mainstream.

Did You Know? The unemployment rate for Hispanic immigrants was 7.5 percent during the first months of this year, compared with 6.9 percent among native-born Hispanics. During the same period in 2007, the rates were 5.5 percent and 6.7 percent, respectively.

Hispanic teens try drugs, suicide at higher rates - (according to the CDC)

St. Paul McDonald’s sued by applicants who claim they were rejected for being born in U.S. - Minnesota

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The Vox Collective launches Hispanic Anti-Drug Creative Campaign

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Omar Rodriguez Lopez : Rolling Stone

Studies say North Carolina businesses are not meeting needs of Hispanic, black customers. - “There is literally millions of dollars in African American and Hispanic purchasing power that is leaking out of this very county,” Johnson said. “If you could find a way to meet the need of these consumers, imagine what it could do for Mecklenburg County’s economy and its people.”

Cal State L.A. to honor Dionicio Morales at graduation ceremony Friday

Designer Louis Verdad: From Wal-Mart to dressing Madonna, other celebrities

Don’t divert the immigration debate

Closing the Culture Gap Can Help Latino Students Learn, Professor Says

U.S. Hispanic Women Face Osteoporosis Epidemic

Danbury Councilwoman: Hispanic Center move ‘racially motivated’ - Connecticut

NY Rep. Nydia Velazquez On Obama’s Hispanic ‘Problem’

A look at South Carolina’s new illegal immigration law

Report: More Colorado Hispanics hurt by weak economy

Barack Obama strikes chord with disaffected David Iglesias

NY Rep. Nydia Velazquez On Obama’s Hispanic ‘Problem’

Poll: White, Hispanic Democratic women still favor Clinton

John McCain makes a radio play for Latino voters

Valley Hispanics launch voter registration drive - Arizona

The Vox Collective launches Hispanic Anti-Drug Creative Campaign

National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and Wachovia Announce Multi-Million Dollar, Multi-Faceted Economic Development Partnership

Impremedia partnership to publish Oscar de La Hoya biography

“Small Business, Big Honor” - Bell’s renowned La Casita Mexicana recognized for entrepreneurial innovation

Media Moves: Mike Barajas to anchor new shows in Houston

Attorney referral website targets Spanish speakers - Hispanic MPR

Border battle brews over Mexico’s undersea oil

Latino chamber holds grand opening in Waterbury - Connecticut

Did You Know? The unemployment rate for Hispanic immigrants was 7.5 percent during the first months of this year, compared with 6.9 percent among native-born Hispanics. During the same period in 2007, the rates were 5.5 percent and 6.7 percent, respectively.

Southwest Airlines Starts Hispanic Appeal

St. Paul McDonald’s sued by applicants who claim they were rejected for being born in U.S. - Minnesota

TELEVISA vs. UNIVISION hed here - (not sure what is ‘hed’)

Studies say North Carolina businesses are not meeting needs of Hispanic, black customers. - “There is literally millions of dollars in African American and Hispanic purchasing power that is leaking out of this very county,” Johnson said. “If you could find a way to meet the need of these consumers, imagine what it could do for Mecklenburg County’s economy and its people.”

Latino Immigrants Hit by Jobs Shortage - NYTimes on the new Pew Hispanic report

John Ortiz: a history of service - with Molson Coors Brewing Company

Pew Hispanic Center Report: Latino Labor Report, 2008: Construction Reverses Job Growth for Latinos

A look at South Carolina’s new illegal immigration law

Ad-Tech Day 2: Top Media Companies Discuss Multi-platform Content and Advertising

Report: More Colorado Hispanics hurt by weak economy

Mexico’s auto unions agree to cut wages

Gov. Sanford Signs Illegal Immigration Bill; Farmers Concerned - South Carolina

Wisin and Yandel Concert Sets Attendance Record

Eva to preside over ALMA awards show

Talina Fernández catches a thief!

Laura Zapata explodes against Thalía: “What am I supposed to envy: her small waist or her husband?”

Laura Bozzo will file a lawsuit against Jaime Bayly

José José, Manzanero, Muñiz showcased in ‘Tres Voces’

Vuelve Sebastian a vencer el cáncer

Secrets of the Guitar Heroes: Omar Rodriguez Lopez : Rolling Stone

DIRECTV to Launch Azteca Mexico (AZM): Exclusive Channel - Will Air Nationally on DIRECTV Más Channel 442

Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego to direct ‘Solo’

Piolin por La Manana Lands on WLCC/La Ley Tampa

Man Eegee - No More Deaths Seeking Summer Volunteers - Tucson

Moles are the heart of Mexican cooking

U.S. Merida aid initiative angers some in Mexico

Rey Hernandez elected state’s deputy director of LULAC

Guild of Latino Fine Arts throws a street party to celebrate community. - Kansas City

Hispanic Community Blasts Councilman For ‘Wetbacks’ Remark - Hawaii

Middletown senior paves way for Hispanic students - John Cordero formed Latinos Unidos, which is dedicated to helping other Hispanic students succeed. - Ohio

Program To Deport Illegal Immigrant Criminals Under Review - North Carolina

Teacher who helped startcharter school honored - Juan Necochea

In Lawrence, with first Latino mayor possible, conflict arises over new job - Massachuesetts

Careless Detention - Some Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation - Immigrants Sedated Without Medical Reason

A look at recent Mexican drug-war violence - (striking list of May murders)

Feds combing jails for illegal immigrants - (4,453 legal and illegal immigrants have been placed into removal proceedings in Washington State since June 2007)

What’s Next for Postville? - (update: near 400 arrested - town may dry up) - (you should read the comments below the original article)

Learning the Language: An Immigration Raid and a Subpoena in Postville, Iowa

Did You Know? Officials say 90% of the Latino students at Postville high school aren’t in class today and a third of all the students in kindergarten through eighth grade are absent. - Impact of raid - Iowa

Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant

Did You Know? Children are big business in Guatemala, where international adoption is estimated to be a $100 million industry, making orphans the country’s second-most lucrative export after bananas.

Beto Cuevas will showcase unreleased songs in his NY solo debut

Obama needs to be cautious with Latinos

Sheriff Joe Arpaio cut out of state funding - Arizona

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Careless Detention - Some Detainees Are Drugged For Deportation - Immigrants Sedated Without Medical Reason

Demand for Guatemalan Children Is So High, Baby Snatching Is Rampant

What’s Next for Postville? - (update: near 400 arrested - town may dry up)- Iowa - (you should read the comments below the original article)

Learning the Language: An Immigration Raid and a Subpoena in Postville, Iowa

Has Research in a Peruvian National Park Revolutionized Conservation?

A Supermodel Gives Back to Venezuela - Patricia Velasquez

Luis Maza is eager to take advantage of opportunity - Venezuelan is called up to the major leagues for the first time in 10-year professional career. - Los Angeles Dodgers

Shawn Hunter finds new challenge at Chivas USA - (Latinos “want players from Mexico that are young, that are exciting on the field”)

Hispanic population growing as region’s demographics get rapid makeover - “if it wasn’t for Hispanics many more West Texas communities would be like ghost towns.”

Sheriff Joe Arpaio cut out of state funding - Arizona

A look at recent Mexican drug-war violence - (striking list of May murders)

Feds combing jails for illegal immigrants - (4,453 legal and illegal immigrants have been placed into removal proceedings in Washington State since June 2007)

14 Colombian paramilitary warlords extradited to U.S. - Colombian President Alvaro Uribe decided to send 14 paramilitary leaders to the U.S. to face drug-trafficking charges. Victims groups said the move jeopardizes their reparations.

‘NY Times’ Duped by Chilean Security Guard

LA prosecutor taken off case of slain football star - the Jamiel Shaw Jr. case

Temporary worker program blocked by Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Japanese steakhouse to pay $80K over harassment of Hispanic women - Maryland

Immigration raid notebook - Iowa - (looks like ICE did use the National Cattle Congress grounds in Waterloo for the Postville raid)

Did You Know? Children are big business in Guatemala, where international adoption is estimated to be a $100 million industry, making orphans the country’s second-most lucrative export after bananas.

Did You Know? Officials say 90% of the Latino students at Postville high school aren’t in class today and a third of all the students in kindergarten through eighth grade are absent. - Impact of raid - Iowa

Clinton hopes Puerto Ricans boost her popular-vote tally

Obama needs to be cautious with Latinos

Latinos in home state feel bond with McCain

MensajeTV is Ready to Roll Out as the First Internet Television Network Created Especially for Latinas in the United States

Eureka- Marketings Next Big Thing Revealed at Univision Upfront

U.S.-Mexican trucking experiment in slow lane

Prosecutors want hefty fine against saddle maker over illegal immigrants - Oklahoma

Uruguay’s sharp contrast with chaotic Argentina is making it a haven in the southern cone

Televisa Publishing Expands Research into Latin American Media

DIRECTV Mas Officially Launches Expanded Channel Offering and New Creative Campaign During Upfront Week

Several Food and Drink Firms from Latin America are starting to Make Acquisitions in the US

Shawn Hunter finds new challenge at Chivas USA - (Latinos “want players from Mexico that are young, that are exciting on the field”)

CULTIVA Entertainment announces exclusive marketing agent relationship with the Colombian League of Professional Baseball

Japanese steakhouse to pay $80K over harassment of Hispanic women - Maryland

Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge cites concern Postville plant will close - Iowa

MTV Tr3s :: Advertisers Learn to Speak Tr3s at MTV Tr3s Upfront

Resilience of Hispanic Consumer and Benefits of Print and Digital Media Touted at Upfront Event

Laura Zapata sin interés para fumar la pipa de la paz con su familia tras petición de Thalía

Leonardo Arámbula’s tumor is benign

Shakira advocates for excellence in education

Discovery en Espanol’s Santo Milagro Explores Hispanics and Their Faith

Discovery en Espanol Premieres Original Series ‘What Happened When’ with Debut of the Story of Elian Gonzalez

Here! takes ‘Manuela and Manuel’ - Latido sells N. American rights to gay comedy

A Supermodel Gives Back to Venezuela - Patricia Velasquez

Beto Cuevas will showcase unreleased songs in his NY solo debut

Another new date for Argentine fest - Event rescheduled to Nov. 6-16

Brazil heartthrob plays Raul Castro in Che film

Cannes Q&A: Argentine director Pablo Trapero

Dominicans cheer as ‘In the Heights’ grabs 13 Tony Award nods

Water & Power by Richard Montoya, featuring Herbert Siguenza of Culture Clash, directed by Sam Woodhouse, Oct. 21-Nov. 16. - San Diego REPertory Theatre

José Luis Rodriguez to Star in ‘Gabriel’ - “El Puma” Joins Cast of Highly Anticipated Miniseries on SBS

Jaci Velasquez and Nic Gonzalez - Interview

SIN CITY SALSEROS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH DAVID NIETO, PRESENT A FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND, SALSA DANCING EXTRVAGANZA, AT TROPICANA HOTEL – LAS VEGAS

THE PINKER TONES “Wild Animals” Praised As “One of the Most Amazing Albums of the Year”

Missouri lawmakers continue immigration debate

Dominican New Yorkers To Cast Their Vote For Island’s New President

Houston Astros’ slugger Miguel Tejada happy to be back in Bay Area

World Bank `Destroyed Basic Grains’ in Honduras, Fueling Hunger

Hacker gets into Chilean government files, leaks personal data to Internet - (6 million of them)

A call for Latino to lead Hartnell College - California

Longtime community leader Orlando Isaza, of Northampton, was one of three named yesterday to a new governor’s board focused on youth. - Massachusetts

Rialto Unified holds Latino Male Youth Summit - California

New Assembly Speaker Bass names Alberto Torrico majority floor leader - California

Mexican Consulate on Wheels renews passports, ID cards - Lakewood, New Jersey

Administration considers Latino Studies - Princeton

Award-Winning Performer Rita Moreno Speaks at Mills College Commencement May 17, 2008

Latinos Sidelining Dairy in Their Diets Are at Risk for Low Calcium Intake

Book World: ‘Wiser in Battle’ - Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez - Author and Former Commander of Coalition Ground Forces in Iraq

UAMS Study: More Hispanics in Arkansas Population in 12 Years

If Hispanics/Latinos really seek change or the fulfillment of the promise of power brought about by demographic numbers that are a reality in this country (even without immigration), then there must also be a concerted effort of education, not only of our youth (Nearly 25% of Children Younger Than 5 Are Latino) in the traditional sense of education but of all of us in a new way. We must embrace the internet and technology and utilize them not only for fun and games but for a renaissance of knowledge/a news revolución or the communication of news/info for personal & societal growth.

In truth, this amazing country needs us at our best regardless of whoever says what. With all the baby boomers retiring this country faces an interesting future (see: Census: Fewer young workers for one example) where we may welcome immigrants in the future. Those of us who are already here must be ready to help both the immigrants and this country in its continuing evolution as a leading democracy. This country and its citizens (Hispanic or not) must not fear change (this is in my opinion what lurks below the anti-immigrant movement). Change is how our country was formed. Yes, change can be hard but to push against it is both futile and counter-productive. Instead, I believe that we should all try to be as smart as we can to mitigate how we deal with change because this isn't just about immigration reform but the future of this country.

I may be strumming the same tune that I always do, but that is because I feel strongly that with knowledge and the utilization of that knowledge (i.e. education) we could actually do/be something and help shape a wonderful future for this great country. This is, of course, why I do what I do here at HispanicTips. - Gracias, Tomás

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Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning refuses to sue for immigrants’ fair housing rights

Nearly 25 Percent of Children Younger Than 5 Are Latino, Census Says

U.S. Hispanic population hits 45.5 million - more than 15% of population now

Who’s Illegal? The Politics of Immigration - For every Minuteman who beats his chest at the border, there are many more immigration rights supporters.

Mariachi students, Colorado Symphony Orchestra to team up - Denver

Repertorio Español turns 40 - New York City

HIV/AIDS Ministry To Latinos Garners CDC Support - Georgia

Does Hispanic growth equal influence?

Blueberries, Bullets and Blood-Soaked Bananas: The Violence of Free Trade in Guatemala

Heads They Win, Tails You Lose: Canadian Nickel Companies in Guatemala

Marches won’t bring immigration reform

Latino activists reach out to blacks with invitation to join immigration march - Chicago

A Hispanic archbishop for New York?

Maryland’s Hispanic population growing; officials rethink outreach programs

Census: Fewer young workers - (even with immigration)

US Rep Sali seeks delay in Mexican consulate for Idaho (even making this issue a campaign issue!)

South Carolina’s Hispanic population fastest growing in nation

Did You Know? There may more than 10,000 Mayan Indians living in outlying areas of metro Atlanta

Did You Know? Sixteen states had a Hispanic population of more than 1/2 a million

HACR’s CEO Roundtable Featured Senior Executives From Top U.S. Corporations

The Corporate Ladder Can Be Climbed In Heels - Maria Contreras-Sweet joins YWCA/GLA to salute phenomenal women, May 14 - Los Angeles

South Carolina House members want employer hiring penalties

Peruvians ditch the dollar, move savings to soles

QUEPASA Corporation Announces Investor Update Conference Call

Telemundo, Nielsen to Open Pulse Research Center - at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles

Vila & Son Landscaping Names New President - Ricardo Leal

¡Sorpresa! Appoints AOL Veteran to Advance its Online Efforts

Rain or Shine, El Tiempo Latino is There

Census: Fewer young workers - (even with immigration)

LRS Real Estate plans Latino retail, sports complex - Dallas

Laura Zapata survived a car accident

Cristian Castro admits to hitting his mother Verónica Castro!

Susanna Baca’s Peruvian Passion

Mexican Consulate To Visit Mt. Pleasant After ICE Raids

Chef LaLa wants to help you prepare for a healthy Cinco de Mayo fiesta

Panel wants crackdown on aid to illegal immigrants - Louisiana

24 Suspected Illegal Immigrants Working Near Little Rock, Arkansas Airport Arrested

Miami activists plan subdued march

NASCAR’s Montoya a success on track and market

Fourth Annual ACLU Congress On Civil Liberties In Puerto Rico Begins Today

Immigration rally to support tomato pickers - Riverside, California

“A Day Without Latinos” March Thursday - Milwaukee

Groups holding rally to decry Carcieri’s immigration order - Rhode Island

They’ve got la cocina covered - A few favorite cookbooks that capture the glories of Mexican cuisine

Latino growth continues - Colorado

Hispanics to march as debate simmers - Fresno

Immigrant groups staying home on day of rallies - Arizona

‘English only’ bill defends against illegal executive order - Oklahoma

Hispanic population maintains Iowa climb, data show

Hispanic Growth Continues In Maine

Greene Broillet & Wheeler Clients Hurt at the 2007 MacArthur Park Immigration Rights Rally Will Hold a Press Conference on May 1st

Asians, Hispanics fastest growing groups in Florida

State count of Hispanics rises 44.7% - Oklahoma

Hispanics make up nearly 30% of Arizona population

Hispanics are largest and fastest-growing minority group in Washington State

Arkansas’ Hispanic influx still continuing but a bit slower

Texas adds almost 2 million Hispanics since 2000

Wisconsin Experiences Big Spike in Hispanic Population in State Since Year 2000

Fewer Latino Immigrants Sending Money Home - Only 50 percent of some 18.9 million Latino immigrants in this country now send money regularly to relatives in their home countries, compared with 73 percent two years ago, the survey found.

Latinos outraged over CBS report by Katie Couric

Nicaraguan family has 4 siblings in the Olympics - The Lopez family seems to excel in Taekwondo - (saw them on the tonight show last night)

Cooking with love - Traditional cuisine stirs up memories in the Chicago-area homes of Mexican-Americans

Mexican Senate approves bill to end criminal penalties for undocumented migrants

Listening to the Voices of Latino Parent Volunteers

La Raza Youth Leadership Conference: A new generation of leaders - Sterling, Colorado

CNN writer and 20-year PC vet tries Apple’s MacBook Air: I’m switching to Mac - Elizabeth Mateo

Latinos one step closer to a D.C. museum

American Veteran of Iraq War Being Held in Mexican Prison on Weapons Charges - Army Spc. Richard Raymond Medina Torres

Rhode Island House OKs immigration bill

Lena Guerrero’s passing: What would Texas have looked like?

Iowa’s Governor Vilsack: Immigration raids were unconstitutional

Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks - Police Officers Can Question Crime Suspects About Their Residency Only After They Are Arrested

More restrained LAPD tactics to be tested at May Day rally

Maternal respect stronger among African-American and Latina girls

Report: NYPD targets blacks, Hispanics on marijuana

Annual study finds Houstonians’ attitudes sour toward immigration

Chelsea Clinton Stumps For Her Mother In Puerto Rico

McCain: Border security before immigration reform

Rhode Island House OKs immigration bill

Fewer Latino Immigrants Sending Money Home - Only 50 percent of some 18.9 million Latino immigrants in this country now send money regularly to relatives in their home countries, compared with 73 percent two years ago, the survey found.

New Publication bets on Hispanics Love for NASCAR Races

New U.S. Ad Sales Rep for Caracol Internacional

National Society of Hispanic MBAs :: Business Executives and Entrepreneurs Convene for NSHMBA’s 5th Annual Hispanic Executive Summit

Centris Launches On-Demand Interpreter Service

Luis J. Diaz Joins Advisory Board of Diversity Affluence, LLC.

Group Heads’ Super Session Highlights Hispanic Radio Conference

Afirma Alejandro Fernández le va bien acercando las rancheras al pop

Luis Miguel lanza nuevo disco en medio del suspenso

Caetano Veloso bajó el disco de Radiohead

Rosario lanza disco

Con nuevo grupo Bunbury ya prepara su nuevo disco

Maná lanza su segundo disco en vivo “Arde el cielo”

Babasónicos se prepara para presentar “Mucho”, su nuevo trabajo

Cristián de la Fuente will need a surgery

Ricky Martin buys an island in Brazil

Enrique Iglesias dethrones Madonna

Cristian Castro sends his ex wife Valeria Liberman to “h…!”

Gael García Bernal competirá en Cannes

Tiene accidente Laura Zapata

Cristian y Valeria inician juicio de divorcio

Anahí explica regreso de Chile

‘Fuego en la Sangre’ biggest Novela premier in Univision history

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Cristián takes a surprise tumble

Latin Superstar Juan Gabriel Joins Universal Music Group (UMG)

Mexican Institute Of Sound - ‘Mejico Maxico’

‘Glamour’ Arrives to Romance 106.7 FM - Miami

V-me Signs On for Pangea Day Event

Latinos outraged over CBS report by Katie Couric

Mexican track and field engulfed by crisis - Political infighting has led to chaos, with two men now recognized by competing bodies as president of the country’s athletics federation.

Immigrant rights groups shifting tactics as November approaches - Arizona

Power failure hits Caracas and large swath of Venezuela

‘Apoyando a Quienes Apoyan’ Begins Its Seventh Annual Award Benefiting Guatemala

San Jose City Councilwoman Nora Campos’ star rising in opposition role

Radio Iowa: Panel probes 2006 immigration raids at Swift plants

Angelo Falcon Selected for Census Bureau’s Hispanic Advisory Committee

Bill to allow immigrants to apply for financial aid - California

Hispanics in Philanthropy–’Thinking Big’ Leads to Success

Diversity and Leadership are Focus of Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association’s 2008 Leadership Symposium | The University of Texas at Austin

Spanish-language newscaster gets honor from the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco - Jorge Ramos

Arpaio, Gordon unhurt by immigration tiff, poll indicates - Arizona

‘Spanish’ speaks odd language in ASU setting - play entitled “Speak Spanish to Me”

LPGA: Ochoa a straight shooter - Latest run on the LPGA Tour has taken on a Tiger-like stature, and rivals say her warm exterior hides a fierce competitor

Cucu Diamantes will Glitter at Cielo Latino - Cielo Latino, the annual fundraiser for the Latino Commission on AIDS, is the Nation’s Largest Fundraiser in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Latino community - New York

Arizona sheriff’s sweeps on solid legal ground

New Officers elected at Kansas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Annual State Convention

Baja doctors fed up: goverment inaction on kidnappings insulting

Group Links Gang Activity in Virginia to Illegal Immigrants - (the biased think tank, The Center for Immigration Studies, is at is again)

U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite calls Puerto Ricans ‘foreign,’ shouldn’t get rebate

Immigrants hit hard by US slowdown, subprime crisis

More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs

More States Refusing Illegal Migrants IDs

Why Clinton can count on Latinos - More than a decade of name recognition and ties to prominent Latino politicians give her an edge over Obama.

Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas

Cuban-American titans face to face - Race for the 21st congressional district in Florida pits incumbent Rep. Lincoln Díaz-Balart, 53, against former Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez, 58, two guys who neither like nor respect each other.

The Teflon Nativists: FAIR Marked By Ties To White Supremacy

Sabor at Voces Latinas - How a Latino leadership and speech club became President’s Distinguished and cultivated a culture of success

Good health goes bilingual - Hospitals have moved beyond simple translation services to offer outreach programs to Spanish-speaking residents - Illinois

View Hillary Clinton’s New Spanish TV spot “Nuestra Amiga” showing in Arizona, California, Connecticut and New York

The ‘green gold’ of Mexico - Avocado production, exports soar to feed growing demand north of the border

‘Sugar’ a hit at Sundance Film Festival - Indie baseball film features Dominican hopefuls

IU students co-sponsor the 2008 Indiana Latino Leadership Conference with Purdue

From Visibility to Autonomy: Latinos and Higher Education in the U.S., 1965-2005

Author details contributions of Puerto Ricans - Tony Santiago

Carlos Negrete’s success is a family affair - Tesoro senior guard’s three-point shooting, leadership and unselfishness distinguish him on the court, but it wouldn’t mean a thing to him without his ever-present and boisterous relatives. - California high school basketball

VivaAerobus’ no-frills flights to Mexico to take off May 1 - (from Austin and maybe as low as $10)

Mexican rights official says Juarez killings (of women) continue

Police earn bonuses for Spanish skills - Hendersonville, Tennessee

Is seeking sanctuary the answer for illegal immigrants?

Teachers Threaten Strike in Puerto Rico

Billboard on Cuban Five to Appear on Hollywood Boulevard

Chávez sees U.S.-Colombian war plans

Minutemen group threatens lawsuit over freeway signs - San Diego

Repeal of immigrant’s tuition waiver clears first hurdle - Utah

The Hispanic Center publishes Pittsburgh’s first Spanish Services Directory

Law cuts immigrants’ car sales - Driver’s license requirements pull some from market - In Raleigh, North Carolina sales have dropped as much as 30% in recent months

Batanga Close to Buying Online Advertising Network HispanoClick???

Immigration bill sails though Indiana Senate

Did You Know? Puerto Ricans were granted American citizenship in 1917.

Did You Know? The starting salary for a teacher in Puerto Rico is $19,200 — lower than any U.S. state and about a third less than the average on the mainland.

Did You Know? More than 4,000 gallons of Herdez(R) Salsa sold last year for Super Bowl entertaining!

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View Hillary Clinton’s New Spanish TV spot “Nuestra Amiga” showing in Arizona, California, Connecticut and New York

Among GOP voters, ire over illegal immigration

Latinos Will Decide This Election

Kennedy nod may be key for Hispanics

Why Clinton can count on Latinos - More than a decade of name recognition and ties to prominent Latino politicians give her an edge over Obama.

Little Havana’s Big Impact In Florida

Latinos critical to McCain, Clinton wins

Clinton’s Hispanic edge over Obama - Clarence Page’s take

White House hopefuls covet endorsements from New Mexico officials - such as Hector Balderas

Sound bites en espanol don’t cut it

Florida’s Cuban Voters Harder to Woo

Obama’s task: Prying Latino loyalties from Clintons

Why Cuban-Americans Are Breaking For McCain

Clinton On The Air - In Spanish - In NY, CA, AZ and CT

Want to Get Promoted? Listen to 6 Career Tips From a Latina Exec

The ‘green gold’ of Mexico - Avocado production, exports soar to feed growing demand north of the border

State launches insurance site for Hispanic business owners - Ohio

Largest Dominican bank earned RD$2.9B in 2007

Comcast Adds Mexico Calling Plan to Comcast Digital Voice(R) Service - Houston

Immigrants hit hard by US slowdown, subprime crisis

Discovery Familia and DIRECTV Más(TM) Bring Programming Alive with a National Mall Tour

Mayor Tom Leppert invites Mexico’s leaders to Dallas

Law cuts immigrants’ car sales - Driver’s license requirements pull some from market - In Raleigh, North Carolina sales have dropped as much as 30% in recent months

Batanga Close to Buying Online Advertising Network HispanoClick???

VivaAerobus’ no-frills flights to Mexico to take off May 1 - (from Austin and maybe as low as $10)

The English language transmission of the 2008 Serie del Caribe tournament will reach over 46 million households

Did You Know? More than 4,000 gallons of Herdez(R) Salsa sold last year for Super Bowl entertaining!

I Might Not Be Latina Enough for One Texan Apparel Maker

Telenovela Is Spanish-Language King

Martha Higareda quiere ser como Salma Hayek

Aracely Arámbula Won’t Be on Fuego en la sangre

Thalía and Laura Zapata Are Speaking Again

Eva Longoria Parker relished ‘Dead Body’ role

‘Sugar’ a hit at Sundance Film Festival - Indie baseball film features Dominican hopefuls

Jennifer Lopez Baby Names Revealed?

Ten Things You Never Knew About Eva Longoria

Oscar Hijuelos Plans New `Mambo Kings’ Novel

Renán Almendárez Coello ‘El Cucuy’, Spanish-Language Radio Star, Joins Azteca América TV Network

Telenovela Is Spanish-Language King

Maryland lawmakers on both sides of the potent immigration issue are forming new coalitions to push their agendas, emboldened by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s rejection this month of the state’s long-standing policy allowing undocumented immigrants to drive.

Iris Martinez faces well-connected rivals in state Senate re-election bid - Illinois politics

Peruvians Remain Skeptical of García’s Leadership

Latino students are getting lost in the education system - Rochester, New York

Fort Worth-based leadership institute seeking minority applicants - Texas

Boston University’s Hispanic groups merge to form Alianza

Rutgers Institute Establishes Pipeline for Latino Leaders

Mexican Heritage Plaza needs new model for future success - San Jose, California

Immigration a Key Topic at Annual Latino Conference - Taylor University in Fort Wayne, Indiana