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Guatemalan Authorities Dismantle 2 Gangs, Arrest 34 Members
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Two criminal organizations run by the Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha gangs have been dismantled and 34 people arrested in Guatemala, the National Civilian Police, or PNC, said. continue reading »
Mexican Priest Gets Rev. Jackson’s Backing for Immigration Reform Caravan
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition is backing Alejandro Solalinde, a Mexican priest known for his work with Central American migrants, and the Caravan of Hope that will travel across the United States this spring to press for immigration reform. continue reading »
Spain Withdraws Troops From Military Base in Afghanistan
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spanish troops in Afghanistan withdrew Saturday from their base at Moqur almost three years after their arrival, redeploying to Spain's principal Afghan base in the town of Qala i Naw, the Spanish Defense Ministry said. continue reading »
Venezuela to Hold Presidential Election April 14
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Electoral Council, or CNE, has decided that an election will be held April 14 to choose Venezuela's president from now until 2019, the term begun by the late Hugo Chavez, council chairwoman Tibisay Lucena announced Saturday. continue reading »
Obama Considers Thomas Perez for Labor Secretary Position
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. President Barack Obama is considering the Hispanic Thomas Perez, now assistant U.S. attorney general for civil rights, as the next secretary of labor, administration sources said. continue reading »
Technology Fair Showcases IT Sector as Job-growth Engine
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The CeBIT technology fair, which this year is dedicated to "Shareconomy," has shown that IT is one of today's biggest job-growth engines. continue reading »
Suicide Bomber Kills 8 Children, 1 Police Officer in Afghanistan
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least eight children and a policeman died Saturday in a suicide bomb attack in the city of Khost, capital of the like-named province in eastern Afghanistan, local police told Efe. continue reading »
Bolivia Partners with Spanish Firms For Gas Plant
March 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Bolivian state-owned energy company YPFB signed a contract with Sener Ingenieria y Sistemas SA and Ros Roca Indox Cryo Energy for the design and construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant. continue reading »
Spanish King Returns to Palace After a Week in Hospital
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spanish King Juan Carlos left the hospital where he underwent a back hernia operation six days ago and will continue his rehabilitation at the Zarzuela Palace, his official residence. continue reading »
Nicolas Maduro Sworn in as Acting President in Venezuela
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Nicolas Maduro took the oath of office as Venezuela's acting president and asked electoral authorities to call an immediate vote, even as the opposition slammed the swearing-in as unconstitutional. continue reading »
Scrutiny and the Rise of New Online Networks
March 9, 2013 | by NewsTaco | Latino Daily News
One of the primary questions at the start of a relationship is “Can I trust you?” The same is true on online relationships and in the process of vetting new connections and networks. Everyone gets invites to join this or that and if you don’t have a previous relationship or personally know the person IRL (in real life) then you might be suspicious of the attempt to connect. continue reading »
Guatemalan Reporter Denounces Threat from Bishop’s Killer
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A retired army captain serving 20 years in prison for the 1998 assassination of a Catholic bishop is trying to intimidate the reporter who wrote about the convict's apparent ties to President Otto Perez Molina, Guatemala's El Periodico newspaper said Friday. continue reading »
Gabrielle Giffords to Receive JFK Profile In Courage Award From Caroline Kennedy (VIDEO)
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Caroline Kennedy will present former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award to recognize Giffords’ efforts to lower gun violence. continue reading »
Baxter International to Cut 400 Jobs in Puerto Rico
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Puerto Rico unit of Baxter International Inc. plans to eliminate 400 jobs at its pharmaceutical production facility in Aibonito, the town's mayor said Friday. continue reading »
Manchenster United Denies Wayne Rooney Leaving
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson on Friday dismissed speculation by the British press that Wayne Rooney may leave the club after the end of this season, saying the star forward is not going anywhere. continue reading »
St. Louis Cardinals Star Yadier Molina Starts Record Label
March 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is on his way to becoming an entrepreneur in the music world after starting a record label, Molina Records, soon to launch the first solo disc by Venezuelan rapper Oma 206. continue reading »
Arizona State University Opens Law Firm To Give Students More Experience
March 8, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe | Education
As broke, struggling college students just barely making ends meet under the stress of higher academics, jobs to pay the school loans, and any other activities requiring attention, the last thing administrators need to remind juniors and seniors about is life after graduation. continue reading »
Federal Agents Launch Extensive Search Operation at Puerto Rican Prison
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than 200 federal agents from different departments carried out a search operation Friday in the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo in suburban San Juan, the FBI office in Puerto Rico said. continue reading »
Former Argentine President Convicted of Arms Smuggling
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An Argentine federal court on Friday convicted former President Carlos Menem of aggravated smuggling in connection with illegal arms sales during his 1989-1999 tenure, a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. continue reading »
Germans Held by Colombian Rebels are Released After 4 Months
March 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The smaller of Colombia's two main guerrilla groups on Friday handed over two German captives to a humanitarian commission, ending their four-month ordeal, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. continue reading »
