Aracely Arámbula’s show breaks ratings record - The first airing of ¡Viva la familia! de Todobebé, last friday, was the most highly rated U.S. primetime show on Friday night

El Salvador’s Monument to Memory and Truth - Smooth granite carved with nearly 30,000 names honors those slain or disappeared in the 1980s civil war, and the list keeps growing.

Border wall questioned after Dolly South Texas officials want government to first rebuild levees in Valley

U.S. officials: No grace period for land-border passport rule in 2009

Latino neighborhood slowly disappearing in central Mesa, Arizona

Latino Bar Business Down on Big Fight Night, Thanks to Sheriff Joe What’s-His-Name (Arpaio)

Many African-American and Latino Families in Danger of Falling Out of Middle Class, According To New Report - 80% of Latino middle-class families are on shaky financial ground

Texas will probably appeal a court ruling mandating a new language program for an estimated 140,000 junior high and high school students who don’t have command of the English language, state officials said Monday.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has tapped San Antonio attorney Juan Sepulveda to head his Texas presidential campaign.

Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee are expected to unveil a $20 million investment in Hispanic voter mobilization Tuesday that targets most major battleground states. - (will it all go to Spanish-Language outlets?)

New Book Reflects Faith of Hispanic Americans

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

KRON-4 anchor Ysabel Durón, a cancer survivor and founder of Latinas Contra Cancer, is putting on the first National Latino Cancer Summit in San Francisco this Thursday and Friday, July 31st and August 1st.

New York Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez has been inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame.

Gather ye squash blossoms - I grew up in Mexico eating squash blossoms — called “flor de calabaza” — in soups and quesadillas, although I also loved them in salads, enchiladas and tacos.

SuperLiga semifinal a can’t-miss for fans

U.S. Recession, Drug War Violence Cause Crisis in Mexico Tourism - Mexican tourism is worth $83 billion annually and helps support 2.4 million jobs

Iglesias Nights - An Evening of Salsa Dancing and Latin Culture in Los Angeles

Washington’s secretary of state’s Elections Division is sending out 3,500 voter registration forms printed in Spanish in an effort to reach out to Spanish-speaking voters.

New video unmasks the “Hidden System” of federal deportations and detentions

Mexican women accounted for about 20 percent of the new AIDS cases found in Mexico, and AIDS mortality rate among Mexican women have also witnessed a hike, said Jorge Saavedra, director of the National Center for the Prevention and Control of HIV-AIDS.

Little Rock Police are looking for a pair of suspects in a Monday night rock-throwing incident at the Mexican Consulate on University Avenue.

During a visit to Mexico City in 1997, Christel DeHaan, a wealthy American businesswoman-turned-philanthropist, was touring several orphanages when she decided that the best way to share her money was to create Christel House, where orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children would have an opportunity to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

Washington’s secretary of state’s Elections Division is sending out 3,500 voter registration forms printed in Spanish in an effort to reach out to Spanish-speaking voters.

McCain’s reversal on affirmative action counters retired Latino general’s claim that officer ranks aren’t sufficiently diverse

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has tapped San Antonio attorney Juan Sepulveda to head his Texas presidential campaign.

Barack Obama and the Democratic National Committee are expected to unveil a $20 million investment in Hispanic voter mobilization Tuesday that targets most major battleground states. - (will it all go to Spanish-Language outlets?)

Free Download: Plastilina Mosh’s “Pervert Pop Song”

La actriz estadounidense de origen puertorriqueño Jennifer Lopez volverá al cine como una falsa niñera que es en realidad una ladrona profesional, informó el martes la prensa del espectáculo.

MTV News recently caught up with model/actress and co-host for MTV Tres’ “Fashionista Special” Natalie Martinez, on the set of Lala’s latest music video and she couldn’t stop talking about the new movie she’s working on.

El dueto Ha Ash incursiona en el Séptimo Arte estadunidense al escribir e interpretar el tema “Cree y atrévete” para la película “Tinker Bell” (Campanita) de Disney, que se estrenará en México el 19 de septiembre próximo.

Además de informar sobre los conciertos que ofrecerá en agosto próximo, la cantante Lupita D’Alessio reveló que está dispuesta a narrar en un libro sus años de adicción a las drogas y reiteró su deseo por ayudar a Alejandra Guzmán.

La actriz mexicana Araceli Arámbula debutó como productora y presentadora del programa de Univisión “Viva la familia”.

Ingrid Rivera quiere ser actriz - Probará suerte estudiando en México

Niurka subirá la temperatura - Posará totalmente desnuda en 2009

Myrka Dellanos defends herself against accusations - Her agency claims that United Talent Agency, who filed the lawsuit, has no right to charge a commission

Como leones enjaulados se dijeron los integrantes del grupo Temerarios ante lo que será su reaparición en el teatro Nokia de Los Angeles, tras más de tres años de no actuar en un escenario.

¡La tenemos! Thalía y Daddy Yankee: “Ten Paciencia” - Escúchalo

Wisin se casó en Puerto Rico El reggaetonero le dio el sí a su novia de cuatro años, con quien tiene una hija

Lupita D’Alessio says she’ll star in Mamma Mía!

Aracely Arámbula’s show breaks ratings record - The first airing of ¡Viva la familia! de Todobebé, last friday, was the most highly rated U.S. primetime show on Friday night

La cantautora Julieta Venegas aseguró que uno de los problemas en México es el reconocimiento a los compositores y pidió apoyo para nuevos talentos, así como dignificar su trabajo, pues muchos autores tienen suficiente talento.

El comediante mexicano Roberto Gómez Bolaños, “Chespirito”, causó el domingo un verdadero tumulto durante una visita a un hospital para niños quemados en la capital chilena, donde la policía se vio obligada a intervenir para protegerlo.

La faceta de madre de Luz Elena González le ha devuelto un aire inocente; sin embargo, su lado sensual se niega a estar guardada en el baúl, de tal forma la actriz ha decidido presumir cada centímetro de su piel al posar para una revista de caballeros.

La productora Angelli Nesma defendió a la colombiana Danna García como protagonista de su nueva telenovela Un Gancho al Corazón, pues aseguró que primero hizo audiciones a actrices mexicanas pero ninguna dio el perfil del personaje.

Mario Lopez may be doing a happy dance after being picked as the new solo host of “Extra.”

We were so used to seeing pics of America Ferrera looking dowdy or downright strange on the set of Ugly Betty, we nearly forgot how ravishing she is in real life.

Los Tigres Del Norte Are About To Embark On An Extensive U.S. Tour- Visiting Arenas, Rodeos & Large-Scale Fairground Concerts

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

Early Bird Expires in Two Days: Hispanic Digital and Print Media Conference

Colombia’s Legal Boom - Last year, Colombia’s economy grew by 7.0 percent - its best performance in 30 years, while foreign direct investment reached $9.0 billion or 40 percent more than in 2006. As more and more foreign companies are entering the Colombian market, they are boosting demand for legal advice.

LinkedIn Learns Spanish

According to Radio and Records, the merged XM-Sirius must file necessary applications with the FCC to provide satellite radio service to Puerto Rico using terrestrial repeaters within three months of the merger’s consummation

NAHJ elects new leadership Almost all the seats up for grabs on the board of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists were uncontested

New York Daily News columnist Juan Gonzalez has been inducted into the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hall of Fame.

Quepasa.com and Latinas Illustrated are Bringing Sexy Back to Mexico City

John Paul DeJoria to Become Principal Owner of Patron(R) Tequila; Bacardi to Buy Minority Interest

Salsa sales take a dip in Hawaii

U.S. Recession, Drug War Violence Cause Crisis in Mexico Tourism - Mexican tourism is worth $83 billion annually and helps support 2.4 million jobs

Televisa announced Monday the creation of a Spanish-language soccer channel to be bundled with satellite holding Sky Sports. - Planeta Futbol

British Airways and Spanish flag carrier Iberia revealed they are holding talks about a possible all-share merger, saying it will help them weather the global economic downturn.

Food industry, others fear impact of worker ID order

Penn State Lehigh Valley and the Latino Economic Council of the Lehigh Valley have launched a study to document the Hispanic contribution to the local economy.

Latino Bar Business Down on Big Fight Night, Thanks to Sheriff Joe What’s-His-Name (Arpaio)

Many African-American and Latino Families in Danger of Falling Out of Middle Class, According To New Report - 80% of Latino middle-class families are on shaky financial ground

Univision Upfront Flies as Integrations Slow Telemundo Univision has been buoyed by its decision to, for the first time, sell all its platforms—national TV, cable, local stations, radio and online—during the same time frame

KWBU-TV, Channel 34, is saying “bienvenido” to V-me, the first national Spanish-language network to partner with American public television. - Waco will be the fifth market in Texas to receive V-me

NASCAR won’t run Nationwide race in Mexico, will focus on Corona circuit

Nine Chrysler LLC Minority Dealers Named to Hispanic Business Magazine’s ‘Top 500′ List of Largest U.S. Hispanic-Owned Companies

Univision to Release 2008 Second Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on August 8, 2008

Cheskin Added Value Builds Innovation and Strategic Consumer Goods Expertise With Addition of New VP - Alfredo Ortiz

“FIRM GO” FOR SEVENTH SEASON OF AMERICAN LATINO TV & LATINATION -Syndicated Shows Make Distribution Gains on Univision

In his message to the nation from the Congress of the Republic, Peru’s President Alan García Perez announced there would be one million more Peruvians that are literate by November this year.

The new Mexican champ: Tijuana’s Antonio Margarito

Chile: Pinochet daughter to run for office - Lucia Pinochet Hiriart

El cráter de Chicxulub cambió la mentalidad científica del mundo

Convocan a Primer Congreso Nacional por la Vida Hispano en Dallas

El Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía abrirá al público sus terrazas a partir del viernes para que puedan disfrutar de las vistas de Madrid.

Review: Forbidden Stories of Marta Veneranda by Sonia Rivera-Valdés

A federal magistrate judge has ruled that the U.S. Border Patrol was not negligent in the 2003 fatal shooting of 19-year-old undocumented Mexican immigrant Juan Patricio Peraza near Downtown El Paso.

Cochinita Pibil at home…well almost - Cochinita Pibil is a citrusy, melt in your mouth pork dish that hails from the Yucatan region of Mexico. This is my obituary to my attempt at making that dish at home.

Mexican voters oppose Calderon’s plan for oil industry In the capital, more than 80% issue a resounding ‘no’ to the proposal to allow private firms a greater role. In the nine states that also voted, more than 90% give the plan a thumbs down.

Prosecutors say excavations at a former military base in southern Mexico have concluded without finding any trace of leftist activists who disappeared in the 1970s.

A small, colonial-era church in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez has collapsed after its abode walls were soaked by rain from the remnants of Hurricane Dolly.

Sarah Steelman’s late ad push stresses immigration - Missouri senate race

Unlicensed drivers who can’t prove they are citizens shouldn’t have their cars automatically impounded if they’re stopped for a traffic offense, says the Denver City Council.

Zulmarie Bosques ‘11 is one 32 students from across the country chosen to participate in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s highly competitive Congressional Internship Program.

Hispanics to combat perceptions of illegal immigrants - Beaufort County, South Carolina

‘Baldo’ Readers Are Being Surveyed by the Comic’s Creators - Carlos Castellanos and Hector Cantu

Bilingual singer Patricia Vonne will perform a benefit concert on behalf of Latinitas Magazine. The digital magazine is attempting to launch its first print issue, and proceeds from the show will go toward the publication. The magazine originated six years ago from two University of Texas students. - Austin

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club

Nantucket’s cultural clash With more blacks, Latinos, island comes to grips with change

New director brings vision to Centro de Ayuda - Irene Zoppi in Annapolis, Maryland

Growth in use straining Centro Las Americas - opened 31 years ago - Worchester, Massachusetts

Hispanic Latin America, Spain and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean: a rich source of reference material for public health, epidemiology and tropical medicine

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.”

Latino Chef needed for new Cooking Show

Give your information/release some great exposure

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.

‘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

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

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.

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