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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 »
Florida International University to Honor Cuban Blogger Yoani Sanchez
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez will receive on April 1 in Miami the Florida International University Medallion of Courage, which is awarded "to recognize individuals who pursue or defend a noble cause at a personal cost," the institution said. continue reading »
Mexico Appoints Lawmakers to Monitor Rape Case
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexico's lower house has formed a special work group to monitor the investigation into the case of six Spanish women raped earlier this month in the Pacific resort of Acapulco. continue reading »
Undercover DEA Agent’s Book Chronicling his Time With Pablo Escobar to be Made Into Movie
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Robert Mazur, Former DEA Undercover Agent and Author of 'The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside the Dirty Banks Behind Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel' After five years deeply undercover within Pablo Escobar's network, Robert Mazur wrote a book about his life that has now been picked up by Hollywood for a new movie. continue reading »
Mexican Governor Says $151 Million Missing From State Coffers
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The governor of the southern Mexican state of Tabasco said Friday that an audit of his predecessor's administration detected 1.9 billion pesos ($151 million) in missing funds. continue reading »
Nicaragua Inaugurates Solar Farm
February 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Nicaraguan authorities inaugurated the country's first photovoltaic park, a 1 MW solar facility that could supply electricity to more than 1,000 homes. continue reading »
“Respiratory Insufficiency” Latest Challege for Hugo Chavez Says Venezuelan Govt.
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latin American news President Hugo Chavez continues with health challenges. The Venezuelan government noted he is being treated for respiratory insufficiency with an outlook that "has not been favorable" continue reading »
Raul Castro Jokes About Resigning with Reporters
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Cuban President Raul Castro, soon to be confirmed by parliament for a second five-year term, joked on Friday about the possibility that he might resign because of being so advanced in years. continue reading »
STUDY: No Upward Mobility When there is Migration Between Latin-American Countries
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latin America news, a study by shows there is no upward mobility when immigrants migrant between Latin American nations like there is when there is immigration to U.S. continue reading »
Bogota Prepares for Alejandro Sanz Concert on April 23
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz takes his Latin American tour "La Musica No Se Toca" (Dont' Touch the Music) to Bogota on April 23, the company organizing the concert, Evenpro, said Friday. continue reading »
Google’s Touch-Screen Laptop Looks to Compete with Apple (VIDEO)
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Internet giant Google rolled out its latest laptop computer, Chromebook Pixel, which features a 12-inch touchscreen and what the company says is the highest-resolution screen of any laptop. continue reading »
Walmart Saw $17 Billion Profit in 2012
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Walmart Stores, Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Thursday it posted income from continuing operations of $17 billion in the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, up 7.8 percent from the comparable prior period, thanks to higher sales and lower financing costs. continue reading »
Cuba to Remain on U.S.‘s Countries that Sponsor Terrorism List
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. government on Thursday denied that it is considering removing Cuba from the list of countries that sponsor terrorism, where Havana has found itself since 1982 and which has constituted one of the great obstacles to the thawing of bilateral relations. continue reading »
Paraguayan Robin Hood Claims to Have Distributed Stolen Money Among Poor
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An employee of a security company who made off with nearly $500,000 before turning himself in to the Paraguayan police 30 hours later with just $200 in his pocket said he had distributed the cash among the poor. continue reading »
Mexican Educational Congress Discusses Role of NGOs in Educational Policy
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The 6th International Educational Innovation Congress drew thousands of participants to Mexico City, where they examined new trends in the field, science education and the role of non-governmental organizations in setting educational policy, an organizer said. continue reading »
Mexico Inaugurates 34th International Book Fair Offering 1,200 Events
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The 34th International Book Fair of Palacio de Mineria in Mexico City is offering book lovers more than 1,200 events this year, including appearances by over 100 authors, organizers said. continue reading »
Rocker Bono Vacationing in Costa Rica Amidst Rumors His Wife Was Injured in Accident
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Costa Rica media is reporting Bono, humanitarian and lead singer of U-2, had been vacationing there for over a week when his wife, Alison suffered an accident. continue reading »
Former Guatemalan Dictator Efrain Rios Montt’s Genocide Trial Moved to March
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Guatemalan court has moved up by five months the trial of former strongman Gen. Efrain Rios Montt and one of his closest collaborators for genocide and crimes against humanity, a lawyer involved in the case told Efe Wednesday. continue reading »
Puerto Rico Supreme Ct Denies Adoption Rights to Partner in Lesbian Relationship
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latin America news, Puerto Rico's Supreme Court has set issued a setback for same sex couples who want to adopt. In a 5-4 ruling the court denied the partner in a lesbian relationship to adopt a child conceived thorough invitro and birthed by the other female partner. continue reading »
Major Traffic Accident in Mexico City Leaves 35 Injured
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latin America news, Mexico City authorities are seeking to determine the cause of a multi-vehicle accident that resulted in 35 injured. There were three vehicles involved and all drivers are under arrest. continue reading »
