Anti-immigration groups go green - Readers of the Nation and other left-leaning magazines may have noticed a new addition to the usual advertisements — full-page advocacy ads by an ad hoc coalition of anti-immigration organizations.

North Carolina colleges can admit illegal immigrants, Homeland Security tells state’s Attorney General

Nearly two weeks after federal agents arrested dozens of suspected illegal immigrants who clean the state’s courthouses, lawyers are still not sure where all of the detainees are being held. - Rhode Island

Antonio Margarito’s win over Miguel Cotto shakes up welterweight division

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez’s soon-to-be released first book, “A Sense Of Belonging” Describes Pursuit Of American Dream

Civil rights groups delivered a letter to Governor Rod Blagojevich, asking him to issue an executive order to stop the so-called “consent searches.” When the Illinois State Police conduct routine traffic stops, Latino drivers are twice as likely as whites to have their cars searched.

The Immigration Fight Gets Ugly - A law making it a felony to be an undocumented worker is sowing conflict in Mississippi, as states take action in the absence of federal immigration reform

The Reign of ‘Sheriff Joe’ - In Arizona, the perils of driving while brown - (revealing read)

Churros hit mainstream - Spurred by an explosion of interest in all things Latino, the fried batons of dough — traditionally sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar — are popping up on menus across the country. When the president’s daughter serves churros at her wedding, it’s probably safe to say they’ve hit the mainstream.

Still, there are issues in which a Latino lens slides into place. Education is one. It doesn’t surprise me that Latinos consistently rank education as the No. 1 issue. It must be, when 30 percent to 50 percent of Hispanic students are dropping out of high school and Latinos are the largest and fastest growing population in the country. A plus B equals disaster.

Premium Press Releases --»

New Book Reflects Faith of Hispanic Americans

Best of the Rest --»

From --» Top Stories | My Picks | Eye Openers | Did You Know Facts

New Report from the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute : Latino Voting Statistics 2008

Latino RNs Back At The Bedside - Maryland county’s initiative helps foreign-trained nurses return to practice

USA’s Steven Lopez unafraid to pursue perfection - taekwondo in the Olympics

Una madre deportada abraza a su hijo después de 9 meses de separación - Reencuentro en Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Massacre shadows Mexico, Olympics ‘68 crackdown against protesters at plaza in capital resonates anew with situation in China

When she won the Ms. Latina USA title in 2006, Sandra Colon became the first Connecticut resident since Dorothy Hann in 1933 to win a national beauty title. Despite the 73-year gap between national pageant winners, Colon won her title in relative obscurity.

“McCain’s problem is the problem of his party demonizing Hispanic people,” Luis Cortes (one of Time Magazine’s 25 most influential evangelicals in America & 2x Bush backer) said. “His party demonized us. You can’t switch off the immigration rhetoric and think it will work. In the context of the immigration issue, Hispanics define the enemy as the Republican Party and you don’t erase that overnight.

About 1,000 people, including rabbis, Hispanic immigrants and Catholic clergy, marched through Postville, Iowa on Sunday, protesting working conditions at Agriprocessors Inc.

The real story is decades of inadequate response from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. health system to HIV-AIDS in the Hispanic community; that has allowed almost 100,000 Hispanics to die and new cases to continue to appear.

GOP strategist Bill McInturff has long emphasized that earning 40 percent of the Hispanic vote is critical for Republicans to win. Today, McInturff is John McCain’s pollster, and by his metric McCain has a serious Latino problem.

Regardless of whom Hispanics wind up supporting come November, Harley Shaiken, chairman of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of California Berkeley, says there’s clearly a cautionary tale in all this. “Tension is nothing new between races and ethnicities in this country,” he says. “But it can be overstated … racial and ethnic relations are very complex to interpret. Plausible and correct are two different things.”

Did You Know? Caning has failed to deter 4,326 illegal immigrants from returning to just one Malasyian state to seek employment.

Latinos make up 20 percent of Colorado’s population and 12 percent of its eligible voters - not a huge number but enough to tilt the balance in either Obama or McCain’s favor.

Election 2008 --»

New Report from the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute : Latino Voting Statistics 2008

Obama says his health plan won’t include undocumented immigrants

McCain Supports Arizona Proposal to Ban Affirmative Action

“McCain’s problem is the problem of his party demonizing Hispanic people,” Luis Cortes (one of Time Magazine’s 25 most influential evangelicals in America & 2x Bush backer) said. “His party demonized us. You can’t switch off the immigration rhetoric and think it will work. In the context of the immigration issue, Hispanics define the enemy as the Republican Party and you don’t erase that overnight.

Still, there are issues in which a Latino lens slides into place. Education is one. It doesn’t surprise me that Latinos consistently rank education as the No. 1 issue. It must be, when 30 percent to 50 percent of Hispanic students are dropping out of high school and Latinos are the largest and fastest growing population in the country. A plus B equals disaster.

Latinos make up 20 percent of Colorado’s population and 12 percent of its eligible voters - not a huge number but enough to tilt the balance in either Obama or McCain’s favor.

GOP strategist Bill McInturff has long emphasized that earning 40 percent of the Hispanic vote is critical for Republicans to win. Today, McInturff is John McCain’s pollster, and by his metric McCain has a serious Latino problem.

Regardless of whom Hispanics wind up supporting come November, Harley Shaiken, chairman of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of California Berkeley, says there’s clearly a cautionary tale in all this. “Tension is nothing new between races and ethnicities in this country,” he says. “But it can be overstated … racial and ethnic relations are very complex to interpret. Plausible and correct are two different things.”

Blogante Entertainment --»

Durante la primera emisión de ‘¡Viva la Familia!’, transmitida desde Los Angeles la noche del viernes por Univisión, la actriz confesó que todavía Luis Miguel le cambia los pañales a Miguelito, el hijo de ambos; que su familia sigue creciendo con la llegada de su segundo bebé y que está en la etapa más “linda, linda, linda” de su vida.

La artista mexicana Patricia Manterola aseguró que el próximo álbum será su trabajo discográfico más personal ya que por primera vez en su carrera se ha implicado en la elaboración de las letras.

El momento del cambio ha llegado. La cantante y actriz Lucero ya firmó su participación en la telenovela Mañana para siempre y que hasta ahora era conocida bajo el nombre Pura sangre, a fin de encarnar a la villana de la historia junto a Silvia Navarro y Fernando Colunga.

Ana de la Reguera lucha por los inmigrantes

Coca-Cola Telenovela Club Stars, Angélica María and Angélica Vale, Treat Fans to a Memorable Red-Carpet Event

Jenni Rivera doesn’t show up to court for assault charges in North Carolina

America Ferrera on Working with Lindsay Lohan: ‘We Had a Good Time’

MTV Tr3s Receives Eight Imagen Nominations

Cristina Saralegui’s Casa Cristina(TM) Mattress Line Debuts at Mattress Giant Stores Nationwide

Sonia Nazario’s pulitzer-prize winning story “Enrique’s Journey,” which she turned into a best-selling book, will soon be a Lifetime network movie.

The Orphanage DVD review - Ryan had high expectations for The Orphanage due to Guillermo del Toro’s endorsement… and he wasn’t disappointed

Mexico City pop-punk band Allison makes a splash in the States

How to drive a (fabulous) Cadillac

Bakersfield band Velorio came in second Sunday night on cable network Sí TV’s battle-of-the-bands reality show “Jammin.” So close But its members learned a few valuable lessons from their Hollywood experience.

See Maná’s new video “Arde de Cielo” - The Sky Burns

A larger-than-life Gene Autry cradles a guitar and croons alongside his faithful horse Champion. But beneath the bronze singing cowboy at the Autry National Center of the American West each Thursday rages some of the hottest salsa in Los Angeles.

Oscar De La Hoya, Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Lorena Ochoa, Alex Rodriguez, Helio Castroneves, Jose Reyes, Carmelo Anthony, Ozzie Guillen, and Fernando Valenzuela among Those Honored on the Inaugural ”Tecate Premios Deportes” Sports Awards Show on Univision

KPFK makes room for pochos and much more - The radio station prides itself on ethnically oriented programming. - Los Angeles

Cabas makes a ‘Difficult’ sound easy - One of the standout tracks on “Amores Difíciles”, “He Pecado” (I’ve Sinned) features Spanish rocker Enrique Bunbury and Cuban émigré rappers Orishas in full confessional mode.

Blogante Business --»

Drill Down: Business | Marketing | Banking | Real Estate | Media | Internet

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Hilda Rayas, New Chief Operating Officer

President of Colorado State University Joins National Society of Hispanic MBAs Board of Directors

Humana Enhances Member Interactive Voice Response System with Complete Spanish-Language Functionality

Major North American marketers will set world records, albeit in marketing, when the Olympics open in Beijing on Aug. 8, debuting a slew of Hispanic-targeted ads during Telemundo’s broadcast of the Summer Games.

Robert Flores, who has worked for ESPN for the past three years, gets a steady time slot.

Grupo Modelo SAB, Mexico’s largest brewer, said second-quarter profit fell 18 per cent on a decline in export sales and higher costs for grain and energy.

The Colombia Stock Exchange (BVC), the country’s sole marketplace for equities and fixed income, in September will ramp up its derivatives offerings with a new trading platform from Nasdaq OMX Group.

Mexico’s Modelo, the maker of Corona beer, is playing its cards carefully in talks with InBev NV over a partnership as part of the Belgian brewer’s planned $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc.

Mexico’s Secretary of Communications and Transport (SCT) has grounded Aerocalifornia for a second time in two years after the carrier accumulated debts of more than $24 million with the Mexican air traffic control authority and other public aviation services providers.

Delta Connection is dropping a couple of Mexican routes soon. Gone, as of August 2, will be nonstop Atlanta (ATL) to Queretaro (QRO) flights. Come August 18, say so long to nonstop Atlanta to Leon/Guanajuato (BJX) service.

Fountain Valley-based Hyundai Motor America Inc. recently launched a Hispanic advertising campaign. It’s one of the automaker’s first under Patricia Romero, who came on board as national manager of multicultural marketing in October.

The Immigration Fight Gets Ugly - A law making it a felony to be an undocumented worker is sowing conflict in Mississippi, as states take action in the absence of federal immigration reform

Flow of dollars home to Latin America dwindles - The souring American economy has hit workers hard everywhere, but now it’s reaching across the border. The depth of the downturn is evident at money transfer companies like Dolex, which report a steep fall in remittances.

Coke helps Hispanic retailers stand out - The Tienda program offers small Hispanic businesses the opportunity to redesign their stores to attract more clients — and soft-drink buyers.

If you’ve read 10 Things NEVER to Say to Latino Executives, you have a good idea of what to avoid saying in order not to offend your colleague or embarrass yourself. But understanding better ways of communicating with your Latino coworkers can be trickier.

The Hispanic Fact Pack - What’s Up (and Down) in the U.S. Hispanic Market | Download the Fifth Annual Guide

Simply Blogante News --»

Latino Commission on AIDS Welcomes Miss Universe 2008 Dayana Mendoza as its Newest ‘Madrina’ in the Fight Against AIDS

El alto costo de morir en un territorio ajeno - Trasladar un cuerpo a un país de Latinoamérica resulta muy oneroso

For East River North Renewal president Albert Medina, lifting Spanish Harlem a labor of love

A podcast interview with Mark Potok, director, Intelligence Report, Southern Poverty Law Center is available in the Podcast Section of Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations, HispanicMPR.com. During the podcast, he discusses anti Latino hate groups with Elena del Valle, host of the HispanicMPR.com podcast.

A noted brain surgeon reflects on his life as an undocumented farm worker - Dr. Quinoñes-Hinojosa

Guanajuato’s mix of mines, mummies, music - Life is contagious in this historic colonial city. Don’t miss the nightly cavalcade.

Change For Latinas = Change For The Community Part II - Milwaukee

The Aug. 28 speaker in the Distinguished Global Speaker Series at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith will be Consul Andres Chao, who moved to Arkansas last year to head the Mexican Consulate of Little Rock.

Struggling to make sense of the developing patchwork of immigration law? Wondering how to do more than cover scattered enforcement actions and raids? Now is the time to dig more deeply into one of the most powerful stories in America, according to speakers at a day-long UNITY session on immigration last Wednesday. Apply context, the panelists urged, and move beyond stories of immigrant heroes and immigrant victims.

Fake immigration letter scares illegal immigrants - Denver

Puerto Rico’s environmental activists gain power A growing environmental movement is stopping more and more development projects that critics say threaten natural resources.

Federal election overseers say they have reached a deal with Salem County and Penns Grove aimed at protecting the rights of Puerto Rican and Spanish-speaking voters. New Jersey

Puerto Ricans living in Wichita connect at second annual event - Kansas

Virgin of El Cobre draws Cubans of all descriptions

The Justice Ministry’s Anti-laundering Unit warned that it plans to recommend the extradition to the United States of eight alleged Dominican partners of the Benítez brothers, charged with defrauding the U.S. Social Security’s Medicare system out of US$110 million.

On behalf of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) and the 1.7 million Latino workers that make up our constituency, we want to express our deep concerns over the possible elimination of down payment assistance programs in the housing bill, H.R. 3221, and how it could disproportionally impact Latino working families.

USA’s Steven Lopez unafraid to pursue perfection - taekwondo in the Olympics

After four hours that included a talent show, a display of native dress and a question-and-answer period, Gina Pazmino was crowned Ms. Ecuador 2008 to a cheering crowd of more than 250. - New Jersey

Receta: Chicharones de pollo

Selected for their character, talent and perseverance, as well as their contributions to and impact on the Hispanic community, the "Tecate Premios Deportes" awards featured not only some of the biggest names in sports, but also performances by some of today's biggest Latin music stars, as well.

Among those honored in the various categories were Oscar de la Hoya (Golden Eagle Award), Miguel Cotto (Boxer of the Year), Lorena Ochoa (Female Athlete of the Year), Carmelo Anthony (Basketball Player of the Year), Helio Castroneves (Auto Racer of the Year), Alex Rodriguez (Baseball Player of the Year), Mexican soccer great Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Athlete of the Year, North American Soccer Player of the Year), and Fernando Valenzuela (Sports Legend), to name a few.
The show itself proved to be as big as the stars it was honoring as the celebrity-filled audience was entertained by musical performances by such Latin music superstars as regional Mexican group Banda El Recodo, red-hot reggaeton crooner Flex, Mexican singer/actress Paty Manterola, Puerto Rican merengue great Elvis Crespo, duranguense singer Diana Reyes, and urban recording artists A.B. Quintanilla and the Kumbia All Starz.

The judging criteria for the awards included the athletes' statistical excellence, participation in a televised professional sport in the United States during 2007, cumulative impact on their team and in the sport, and their reputation as a role model for the Hispanic community.

Univision.com (keyword: Tecate Premios Deportes) features exclusive post-show coverage of the winners, with video and photo highlights from the green carpet and the most memorable show moments. In addition, fans can vote for their favorites from the green carpet, including the most elegant, the most extravagant and the best couples that graced the walkway. "Tecate Premios Deportes" is engaging online fans after the show with this seamless merger of sports and entertainment.
To download photographs of the event, please visit ftp.univision.net.
Username: tecatepremiosdeporte
Password: univision

Following is the complete list of "Tecate Premios Deportes 2008"
winners:

Sports Legend (Leyenda de Deportes)
Fernando Valenzuela

Golden Eagle Award (Aguila de Oro)
Oscar de la Hoya

Male Athlete of the Year (Atleta Masculino del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco

Female Athlete of the Year (Atleta Femenina del Ano)
Lorena Ochoa

North American Soccer (Mexican and American Leagues) Player of the
Year
(Jugador de Futbol del Ano)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

All-Star Soccer Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Futbol del Ano)

Goalie (Mejor Portero)
Guillermo Ochoa, Club America

Right Fullback (Defensa Lateral Derecho)
Ivan Estrada, Santos

Right Center Defender (Defensa Central Derecho)
Jonny Magallon, Chivas

Left Center Defender (Defensa Central Izquierdo)
Felipe Baloy, Monterrey

Left Fullback (Defensa Lateral Izquierdo)
Oscar Rojas, Club America

Defensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Defensivo)
Gerardo Torrado, Cruz Azul

Mixed Midfielder (Mediocampista Mixto)
Ramon Morales, Chivas

Offensive Midfielder (Mediocampista Ofensivo)
Cuauhtemoc Blanco, Chicago Fire

1st Forward (Delantero 1)
Omar Bravo, Chivas

2nd Forward (Delantero 2)
Salvador Cabanas, Club America

3rd Forward (Delantero 3)
Juan Carlos Cacho, Pachuca

Boxer of the Year (Boxeador del Ano)
Miguel Cotto

American Football Player of the Year (Jugador de Futbol Americano del
Ano)
Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs

Basketball Player of the Year (Jugador del Baloncesto del Ano)
Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets

Auto Racer of the Year (Piloto de Automovilismo del Ano)
Helio Castroneves, Indy Car

Baseball Player of the Year (Jugador del Beisbol del Ano)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

All-Star Baseball Team of the Year (Equipo Estelar de Beisbol del Ano)

Pitcher (Lanzador)
Johan Santana, New York Mets

Catcher (Receptor)
Jorge Posada, New York Yankees

1st Base (Primera Base)
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals

2nd Base (Segunda Base)
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees

3rd Base (Tercera Base)
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees

Shortstop (Campo Corto)
Jose Reyes, New York Mets

Outfielder (Jardinero)
Manny Ramirez, Boston Red Sox

Designated Hitter (Bateador Designado)
David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox

Reliever (Relevista)
Rafael Betancourt, Cleveland Indians

Closer (Cerrador)
Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles Angels

Manager (Manager)
Ozzie Guillen, Chicago White Sox

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States. Its operations include Univision Network, the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the U.S. reaching 97% of U.S. Hispanic Households; TeleFutura Network, a general-interest Spanish-language broadcast television network, which was launched in 2002 and now reaches 85% of U.S. Hispanic Households; Galavision, the country's leading Spanish-language cable network; Univision Television Group, which owns and operates 63 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio group which owns and/or operates 70 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and 5 stations in Puerto Rico; and Univision Online, the premier Spanish-language Internet destination in the U.S. located at http://www.univision.com. Univision Communications also has a 50% interest in TuTv, a joint venture formed to broadcast Televisa's pay television channels in the U.S. Univision Communications has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States.
For more information, please visit www.univision.net.

About FEMSA/Heineken USA
Heineken USA is committed to the responsible sale, marketing and consumption of our products. That is why we ask our consumers in all of our advertising to 'Enjoy Heineken Responsibly' but we recognize that this message is not enough. We build upon that message with the creation of and contribution to programs and organizations that educate our employees and consumers about the issues associated with beverage alcohol and provide tools and training to help ensure the responsible consumption of our products.

Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Heineken USA Inc., the nation's premiere beer importer is a subsidiary of Heineken International B.V. (Netherlands), which is the world's most international brewer. Besides the FEMSA portfolio, Heineken USA imports Heineken Lager, the world's most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Heineken Dark Lager; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
Founded in 1890, FEMSA is the largest integrated beverage company in Latin America with a portfolio of leading beer and soft drink brands. Its subsidiary FEMSA Cerveza is one of the leading brewers in Mexico with brands that include Tecate, Dos Equis and Sol. Its subsidiary Coca-Cola FEMSA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and the second largest in the world. FEMSA sells its products through approximately two million points of sale, which serve a population of over 170 million people in nine countries, including some of the most populous metropolitan areas in Latin America, such as Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. FEMSA's manufacturing and distribution capabilities are enhanced by its retail and packaging operations; it operates Oxxo, the largest convenience store chain in Mexico, with over 3,000 stores as of June 2004. For more information on FEMSA, go to www.femsa.com.

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.”

Premium Press Releases --»

Latino Chef needed for new Cooking Show

Give your information/release some great exposure

Best of the Rest --»

From --» Top Stories | My Picks | Eye Openers | Did You Know Facts

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

Los 10 libros más vendidos de la semana en algunos países de las Américas

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)

Mexican Middle Class Fuels Ascendance of ‘Greater Mexico’

‘Now pinch-hitting for Sen. Barack Obama — Richardson, Bill Richardson.’ Fans seem pleased

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.

Election 2008 --»

‘Now pinch-hitting for Sen. Barack Obama — Richardson, Bill Richardson.’ Fans seem pleased

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

Blogante Entertainment --»

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

Blogante Business --»

Drill Down: Business | Marketing | Banking | Real Estate | Media | Internet

A Q&A with John Trainor, founder of Papel Media and new GM of HOY Chicago, on his plans for the paper and how publishers should respond to a tightening ad-climate

Pet supply giant Petco today disclosed a licensing deal with Cesar Millan, a dog behavior specialist and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, as part of which a new line of branded dog products will debut at Petco stores.

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.

Simply Blogante News --»

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

Blogante News Essentials --»

NEW VIDEO SHOWS LINK BETWEEN ANTI-IMMIGRANT GROUPS AND WHITE SUPREMACISTS - National Council of La Raza

A Curmudgeon Leaves Millions to Poor Children of Panama, and the Battles Begins

Rosie Perez and Carlos Ponce Swing Into Lipstick Jungle

Housing Foreclosures Close in on Hispanic Community

Latino media getting cold shoulder from campaigns?

Raider of the lost archives - Ramon Hernandez squeezes a history of Latino music into his apartment - San Antonio

Hispanics live in a divided world — “coconuts” — brown on the outside and white on the inside.

Top Ten Questions Never To Ask a Hispanic Who Is Visiting Your Church

Less than half of California Latinos (48%) have home computers compared to about eight in 10 or more for whites (86%), Asians (84%), and blacks (79%). Just four in 10 Latinos (40%) have Internet access and a third (34%) a broadband connection at home. - Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC)

Proposed license plate: ‘Hispanics discovered Florida’

More Great Blogante News From --» Top Stories | My Picks | Eye Openers | Did You Know Facts
+ don't forget to check out Blogante Business & Blogante Entertainment below - just scroll down

Puerto Rico creates 8-team soccer league

LAPD won’t ask about immigration status - lawsuit thrown out

I Survived Racy, Spanish-Language TV

Unforgettable: LA CUNA: THE LIVES AND TIMES OF APOLINARIA LORENZANA

Native ingredients and rituals distinguish Mexico’s top spas

Surge in registration for Latino voters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Miami’s El Nuevo Herald states McCain is the favored candidate by Hispanic voters. Huh? (Latina Lista)

Citizens sue after detentions, immigration raids

Puerto Ricans at higher risk for rare, dangerous form of albinism

For Mexicans, Texas is prime property - Many coming north to buy real estate at bargain prices.

Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to begin sweep Thursday in Mesa - Arizona

Doors Shut as McCain, Obama Campaign Managers Address Hispanics

Just wondering is there such a thing as ‘Hispanic-accented’

L.A. mayor raising funds on Newsom’s turf

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recruiting Hispanic students to educate more Spanish-speaking health professionals

Study Says Youth Are Swimming in Alcohol Ads

Did You Know? Sol Trujillo CEO of Telstra is one of the chairmen of John McCain’s National Hispanic Advisory Board

“Latinos and poor communities are already struggling to get access to the opportunities that will move them beyond poverty, that will lead to things like education and homeownership,” Liz Guillen said. “The lack of Internet access is really a lack of access to information, and information is what one needs to move forward in today’s society.”

Miami’s El Nuevo Herald states McCain is the favored candidate by Hispanic voters. Huh? (Latina Lista)

Roger Hernandez: Can Democrats win in Cuban Miami?

Both presidential candidates have work to do to win Latino vote - Orange County residents advise McCain and Obama to take them seriously and listen to their concerns.

Leonel Martinez: I told you Latinos would embrace Obama!

Latino media getting cold shoulder from campaigns?

A Q&A With Barack Obama

Obama, McCain make strong bid for Latino votes

Doors Shut as McCain, Obama Campaign Managers Address Hispanics

Did You Know? Sol Trujillo CEO of Telstra is one of the chairmen of John McCain’s National Hispanic Advisory Board

Snippet: roughly one in seven Catholic registered voters report being of Hispanic ethnicity, and they prefer Obama by a 66% to 25% margin - Gallup

Virginia’s governor Tim Kaine for Obama’s VP? Que bueno! - speaks fluent Spanish

Surge in registration for Latino voters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Tancredo Questions McCain

More Grief for McCain on Secret Meeting with Hispanics

Snippet: Jorge Avellán joins WMYD-20, a Granite Networks MyNetwork TV affiliate, as a reporter.

Atlanta’s El Universal Gráfico Suspends Publication

Levántate on Telemundo

PlayPhone En Español - PlayPhone Delivers the Best Direct-to-Consumer Mobile Entertainment to the Latino Community in Spanish

Housing Foreclosures Close in on Hispanic Community

Orange Glo Oxiclean Site Seeks to Reach Spanish Market

After Selling Over $100 Million in Balzac Toys, Mary Rodas is Now Giving Balzac2 Away for Free at BalzacToys.com

Mesa retail development to focus on Hispanics

Study: 91% of Hispanics Aware of DTV Transition

Tampa: ‘The Ideal Gateway to Commerce with the Americas’

For Mexicans, Texas is prime property - Many coming north to buy real estate at bargain prices.

Did You Know? Sol Trujillo CEO of Telstra is one of the chairmen of John McCain’s National Hispanic Advisory Board

Telstra boss grilled at launch of T (life) store - Sol Trujillo

Hispanic mobile media and advertising market heats up

New Hispanic supermarket now open - New Mexico - Pro’s Ranch Markets - chain’s 10th location

Virtual World There.com and Clothing Brand NaCo USA Partner to Reach the Growing Online Hispanic Population

Portada Invites You to the Second Annual Hispanic Digital and Print Media Conference, NYC, Oct. 9

NAHREP and VivaReal.us Reach Agreement, Giving Hispanic Real Estate Pros Prominent Placement on www.VivaReal.us

Orlando area is fertile ground for Hispanic-owned businesses

Business Provisions of Economic Stimulus Act - (I didn’t know there were any so I thought I would share)

EXITOSA CAMPAÑA SE CONVIERTE EN SIMBOLO PATRIOTICO E INCREMENTA DEMANDA DE PRODUCTOS PERUANOS ENTRE LA COMUNIDAD QUE VIVE EN ESTADOS UNIDOS

SPIRIT AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN FORT LAUDERDALE AND BOGOTA, COLOMBIA STARTING JULY 24, 2008 - $69 Roundtrip Introductory Fares

Alejandro Escovedo: retrospective on ‘Real Animal’

Cita Liberman a Castro en tribunal de Miami

Banderas dice que Hollywood es cruel

Famed Mexican Television Star Pablo Montero Headlines Benefit Concert to Support Latinos Pursuing a Degree in Higher Education

The Critically-Acclaimed Telenovela HERIDAS DE AMOR Comes to DVD June 24 From Xenon Pictures

mun2 launches 3rd season of The Chicas Project

Raúl de Molina’s mother dies

Univision Announces Nominees for Inaugural ”Tecate Premios Deportes” Sports Awards Show

Adal Ramones prepares for the return of Otro Rollo

Daddy Yankee’s film debut

Pablo Montero still faces legal woes for drug use

Niurka Marcos is censored by Televisa and Tv Azteca

Julieta Venagas: A Waifish Mexican Rocker You’ve Never Heard Of

Rey Valentín co-stars in HBO’s “Generation Kill”

Rosie Perez and Carlos Ponce Swing Into Lipstick Jungle

George Lopez Add Laughs To Legends Golf Classic - Oregon

Mega TV Presents ‘Mega Modelo 2009′ - Contest Coincides with Broadcast of the Highly Anticipated Launch of Brazilian Novella “Belissima”

Raider of the lost archives - Ramon Hernandez squeezes a history of Latino music into his apartment - San Antonio

Jennifer Lopez In String Bikini After Twins

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) taps Hispanic Chamber CEO as Alumnus of the Year - A.J. Rodriguez

Wumblers Goes Kidzui- How a Silly Cartoon Helped a Family Triumph over Tragedy - The Wumblers

San Antonio Native Hosts 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo - Comedian Jade Esteban Estrada will perform hosting duties for event to air June 27

JUAN LUIS GUERRA’s Highly-Anticipated La Travesia Tour Begins July 12th

Mexico nightclub tragedy caused by inept police and an ignored youth, advocate says

Remarks by the President at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

Emily Vasquez | Superior Court of California

Kidnapped, released relative of U.S. Rep. Reyes was Mexican citizen, memo states

Ancient Mexican Maize Varieties: Sequencing Of Ancient Corn Landraces To Ensure Genetic Diversity And Resources

From Ballet Biarritz, the Spanish Connection

Lucha libre - wrestling, Mexican style - is coming to London’s Roundhouse

Spanish men moving on at Wimbledon at record pace

Puerto Rican lit coming out tonight in New York

Mexico’s Lorena Ochoa on top of the world

Si, Se Puede (Eventually) - César Chávez Rename Effort Re-emerges - Portland

Fox Sports en Espanol and Time Warner Cable Honor Latino Teens

County Must Help Improve Latino Health, Report Says - Montgomery County, Maryland

NCCU creates English proficiency program - North Carolina

Octavio N. Martinez Jr. Is Named Executive Director of the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health - The University of Texas at Austin

The National Latino AIDS Action Agenda Network (NLAAN) Releases Federal Policy Recommendations - Addressing the Latino AIDS Crisis

New Mexico Hispanic Youth Symposium Set for July

LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO LEGISLATE ACTION AT COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

High school latino leaders descend on Washington State University

Tarrant County College District trustees offered Chancellor Leonardo de la Garza a new three-year contract Wednesday, hiking his salary 10.2 percent to $325,000 per year. - Texas

Latino summit coming to East Carolina University on Friday

Founder of Centro Hispano honored - Ingrid Guzman - Utah

Hispanics lead dropout rates in Beaumont, Texas

Hispanic Christians Leaders Take Action to Relieve Global Warming

Northern Virginia Hit With Cost Of School Migration - Pr. William Policies Drive Immigrants To Inner Suburbs

Director of Chicago’s Latino Union gains respect of day laborers, groups formed to help them - Jessica Aranda

New study builds on old one to track Mexican American progress - After finding questionnaires from a 1965 survey in a UCLA basement, two professors followed up with about 700 of the participants and their children. The news is good and bad.

Nun who led civil rights march in Dallas leaving for Mexico - Sister Consuelo Tovar

SBA Deputy Jovita Carranza Expected to be Nominated as Agency Chief

Diabetes Before Motherhood More Than Doubled In Six Years, Study Finds (52% of the participants were Latinas)

Health risks high for Latinos - Study’s findings suggest poor working, living environments have negative impact

Mayan immigrants face prejudice - Underlying discrimination within ethnic minority highlights major issue facing immigrant communities

A rediscovering of East L.A.’s core - Latino artists help revamp a place where the community (and freeways) intersects.

Hispanics on Harris County voter rolls triple in generation - Houston, Texas

Immigration debate erupts in Rhode Island, fueled by budget crisis (AP finally writes about it - but if you already knew about this if you are a regular reader)

‘Universal story’ told in film of immigrant deaths - ‘19 Victoria’ documents horrors using unconventional style - (short film on immigration)

10 ugly things about the immigration debate - Ruben Navarrette Jr.

Lena Guerrero’s rare journey through Texas politics

Hispanic congressmembers attack CNN over Lou Dobbs - (took them long enough)

Civil Rights, Immigration Policy And Workers’ Rights Groups Present New Evidence On Devastating Impact Of “No Match” Rule

Millions of ‘Latino’ immigrants boost Spain’s low birthrate

Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana

Interest in immigration rallies wanes as groups focus on other methods of activism - Chicago area

Indian enclave at risk if Duroville closes - The desert trailer park is an outpost of the Purépechas, indigenous people from Mexico. ‘They are the poorest of the poor,’ says a nun who works with them.

Draining the basin that’s Mexico City - The metropolis, situated in a giant natural bowl, suffers flooding and backup with every rainy season. A $1.3-billion government effort aims to clear the problems.

New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie speaks at Dover church forum - Illegal immigrants aren’t criminals

Work is Criminal for Mississippi Undocumented

Son of Elvira Arellano returns to Chicago for May 1 immigration rallies - (I still have to say that the utilization of a child for this cause disturbs me)

In a political fix? Call Shakira

“Transgenic Seed Companies Lie and Bribe:” Interview with Goldman Prize Winner Jesús León Santos

Blogente --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts - Picked from Blogente.com

La Bloga: In the Grove special issue: homage to Andrés Montoya

Did You Know? Hispanics make up nearly 40 percent of Houston’s Harris county’s population but just 15 percent of its electorate - Texas

Did You Know? Hispanic men die from accidents at nearly twice the national rate for men, and Hispanic women die from diabetes at twice the national rate for women

Did You Know? UTEP ranked fourth for enrolling Hispanic students in graduate programs overall. In 2007, 1,855 students, or 57 percent, were Hispanic.

“Being in this country without proper documentation is not a crime,” New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie told more than 60 residents and town officials. “The whole phrase of ‘illegal immigrant’ connotes that the person, by just being here, is committing a crime.”

“I had Hispanic agencies telling me that, ‘no, Mexicans like soccer, baseball and boxing,’ ” Hambric (Lorena Ochoa’s Agent) said. “But this is a woman who is now the No. 1, best-regarded person in her country.”

A twist of lime, indie music for beer launches

Argentina may be the most distressed story in Latin America, but it is also the most undervalued.

Work is Criminal for Mississippi Undocumented

MyGrito.com Launches New Music Player

Alfredo Duran Named Senior Vice President, Branded Services and General Manager of The Warner Channel Latin America

LATV Kicks Off Sophomore Season

SBA Deputy Jovita Carranza Expected to be Nominated as Agency Chief

New venture pushes Hispanic business growth - National Hispanic Business Information Clearinghouse (NHBIC)

Mexico’s Televisa, partner Univision head to court

The Intelligence Group Releases 2008 Latino Lifestyle Study(R)

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs Names Patricia Romero Cronin 2008 Ultimate Hispanic Executive

Hispanic Grocery Store Tries for Larger Appeal - Virginia

NAHP Conference on Digital Information Publishing Atlanta, Georgia

Line-X Truck Bedliners Launches Hispanic Campaign

Batanga, Inc. Reaches 10.8 Million Unique Visitors

Mega TV Puerto Rico Names Luis Roldan Senior Vice President and GM

Spanish Broadcasting System Hosts First Upfront for Mega TV

Civil Rights, Immigration Policy And Workers’ Rights Groups Present New Evidence On Devastating Impact Of “No Match” Rule

Tito Guizar: Fans want his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jorge Villamizar da primeros pasos como solista en Colombia

Jorge Villamizar: going solo is tough, but rewarding - x-Bacilos

Miguel Zenon turns traditional Puerto Rican sounds into innovative jazz

Jaime Camil to release a new album

Eva Longoria Parker wants to play a Mexican diva

Congress sees eye to eye on helping one immigrant group — entertainers

MyGrito.com Launches New Music Player

In a political fix? Call Shakira

Mega TV Launches ‘La Descarga Con Albita’

Legendary Brazilian Musician SERGIO MENDES Announces Summer Tour Date

Letras Latinas offers Latino poetry online - from the University of Notre Dame

Marisa Alicea Named New Dean of DePaul University’s School for New Learning

3 to travel to U.S.-Mexico border as part of LCC’s ‘Humanigration’ - Purdue University

Exhibit explores Latin arts’ meaning - The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts - San Francisco

Popular with tourists in Brazil, Recife is deadly for residents - Soaring homicide rate among the Brazilian city’s poor gets little notice. But a team of journalists is trying to change that.

Mystery surrounds Tijuana drug shootings - Newspapers are full of unattributed accounts of who was involved and who was killed. Mexican officials remain tight-lipped.

Gang shootout in Tijuana leaves 13 dead

In growing Latino community, Episcopalians see opportunity - Virginia

Tepoztlan: A sampling of Aztec divinity in Mexico

Calderón: ‘Mexico appreciates you … Mexico misses you’

Latest Blue Beetle issue published almost entirely in Spanish

Literacy fair targets Detroit Latino community

Latinos talk housing, Puerto Rico statehood he 13th Annual Hispanic Leadership Conference in Lorain county, Ohio

Deadline looms for Arizona governor to act on immigration bill

Latina/o Culture Professor Lawrence La Fountain-Stokes receives Circle Award

Dehlly Porras ready to take helm at Raritan Valley Community College - New Jersey

19th Annual Hispanic Youth Symposium - Idaho

Residents in Predominately Hispanic Southern Texas Region Suffer Higher Rates of Disease, Report Finds

Churches Seek Unity Of Black And Hispanic Communities - Memphis

Utah Office of Hispanic-Latino Affairs boss aims to boost office’s profile - Silvia Castro Thomas

Michigan Hispanic Chamber Hosts Fiesta Hispana May 16: Chrysler’s Simon Boag is Keynote Speaker

St. Louis Hispanic Scholarship Applications Accepted

IDB, Ricky Martin Foundation, Ayuda and local partners launch campaign against human trafficking in Washington, D.C .

Latin America: The Downside of the GM Revolution