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Galapagos Islands’ Residents Encouraged to Discover Wildlife
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The recent discovery of a rare fish species by residents of the Galapagos Islands marks the latest in a series of finds by inhabitants of the famed Ecuadorian archipelago, who are to be further encouraged in their efforts by a government-sponsored "Citizen Science" program. continue reading »
Coast Guard Cancels Search for Family Lost at Sea Amid Hoax Suspicions
February 27, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe | Latino Daily News
The search for a family reportedly lost at sea was called off Tuesday by the Coast Guard for reasons that the calls could have been a hoax. continue reading »
Palm Beach Schools Agree to Not Discriminate Against Undocumented Students & Those with Poor English
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Palm Beach County's school district has agreed to change its practices to be more inclusive of undocumented immigrant children and children that have poor English speaking skills. continue reading »
New Jersey Legalizes Online Casinos
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The state of New Jersey on Tuesday approved the establishment of online casinos, although it essentially limited the customer base to people within the state, after Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that the two state legislative chambers had approved earlier in the day. continue reading »
NCLR Joins the Boycott of Hyatt Hotels in Defense of Latina Housekeepers
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
NCLR joins MALDEF and others in the boycott of the Hyatt Hotel chain in defense of housekeepers who are predominantly Latina. They are asking for better working conditions for the Latinas. continue reading »
Today Supreme Court Hears Voters Rights v State Rights – Who Wins?
February 27, 2013 | by Jake Grovum for Pew States | Latino Daily News
Today the Supreme Court will heart the case on the viability of certain part of the Voting Rights Act and whether states have the rights to impose limitations on it. continue reading »
Guatemalan Refugees Living in Mexico Agree to Repatriation
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The villagers from the Guatemalan community of Nueva Esperanza who took refuge in southern Mexico in 2011 reached an agreement with their country's government to be repatriated on Feb. 28, non-governmental organizations reported Tuesday. continue reading »
Colombia Arrests Italian Suspected of Working as Drug Go-between
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An Italian man suspected of being a go-between for the Sicilian mafia with Colombian drug gangs was arrested in Bogota, the National Police said. continue reading »
Spain’s Wine Books Win 4 Gourmand Awards in Paris
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spain garnered four Gourmand awards - considered some of the most prestigious in the sector - for the year's best books about wines and beverages. continue reading »
REPORT: Poverty Rates Lower Amongst Hispanics Than Blacks
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Poverty rates are important indicators of community well-being and are used by government agencies and organizations to allocate need-based resources. The American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data allow for the analysis of poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin for many levels of geography. continue reading »
Violence in Acapulco Continues as Belgian Tourist is Gunned Down
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Belgian tourist was gunned down by several men who attempted to steal his luxury car in the Mexican Pacific resort city of Acapulco, prosecutors said. continue reading »
Spanish Woman Accused of Murdering Husband to Appear in Pennsylvania Court
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spanish citizen Maria Reyes Garcia-Pellon, who allegedly murdered her husband - former pro basketball player Matthew White - two weeks ago, is to appear at a preliminary court hearing in the city of Media, Pennsylvania, where a judge will determine if judicial proceedings should commence. continue reading »
Mexicans Are Largest Group Eligible for Citizenship
February 24, 2013 | by NewsTaco | Latino Daily News
Here’s something to put into your bag of facts as we move into a full throttle debate on immigration reform. According to a study compiled by The Wilson Center Mexico Institute, Mexicans are “by far the largest national-origin group eligible to become U.S. citizens.” continue reading »
Obama Administration Looks to Make Law Banning Gay Marriage Unconstitutional
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The government of President Barack Obama asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday to find unconstitutional the federal law that defines marriage as "the union of one man and one woman" when it rules on the issue next June. continue reading »
Son-in-Law says Spanish Royals, Wife not Involved in his Business
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The son-in-law of Spanish King Juan Carlos, Iñaki Urdangarin, testified Saturday that the royal household never authorized or endorsed the business operations of his non-profit Noos Institute, adding that his wife, the Infanta Cristina, took no part in the activities of the foundation which presumably embezzled millions of euros in public funds. continue reading »
Spanish Singer Miguel Bose Performs for 11,000 in Quito
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Spanish singer-songwriter Miguel Bose promoted peace and solidarity at a concert in the Ecuadorian capital, during which he treated the crowd of 11,000 to a broad sampling of his musical output. continue reading »
Oscar Nominated Film Sweeps French Awards
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The film "Amour" by the Austrian Michael Haneke was the big winner at the French Academy of Film Arts and Science's 38th Cesar Awards, taking home the prizes for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress (Emmanuelle Riva) and Best Actor (Jean-Louis Trintignant). continue reading »
Hugo Chavez Met with Government for Over 5 Hours
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday that President Hugo Chavez met with members of his government team for 5 1/2 hours to discuss various topics, about which he expressed his views in writing and seemed "very energetic." continue reading »
Anti-austerity Protest in Spain Draws Thousands
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Thousands of people demonstrated Saturday in this capital and other Spanish cities against austerity measures implemented by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's government. In the Spanish capital, four columns of protesters made their way from different points of the metropolis to the downtown Fountain of Neptune. continue reading »
Justice Department Reaches Settlement to Resolve Immigration-Related Retaliation Claim
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with FTD Inc., to resolve allegations that the company retaliated against a man for asserting rights under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). continue reading »
