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Shooting at Governor’s Palace in Saltillo, Mexico Leaves 6 Injured
May 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Five guards and a state employee were wounded when a subject opened fire Thursday outside the Governor's Palace in Saltillo, Mexico. Subject was arrested shortly afterward continue reading »
U.S. Grants Raul Castro’s Daughter Visa to Attend LGBT Forum
May 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. State Department finally granted a visa to Cuban President Raul Castro's daughter so that she can attend a May 2-5 forum on LGBT issues in Philadelphia, Equality Forum, the organizer of the seminar, said on Tuesday. continue reading »
Guatemala’s Mayan-Inspired Time Capsule to Open in 2065
April 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Taking a page book out of the Mayan's Guatemala has launched a time capsule that will not be opened until 52 years from now. The marble time capsule will contain messages from leading thinkers in Guatemala to describe society today. continue reading »
Raul Castro’s Daughter Denied U.S. Visa to Attend LGBT Event
April 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Immigration has denied the visa application of Mariela Castro. She is the daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro and the niece of former President Fidel Castro. Castro was set to attend a LGBT event in Philadelphia. continue reading »
Lima Gathers Most “Cajon” Musicians to Break Guinness Record
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Over the weekend a record number of ‘cajon’ musicians gathered in Lima’s Playa Mayor to break a Guinness Record. continue reading »
Modern Tech to Be Used in Exploring Mexico’s Teotihuacan Ancient Site
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Mexico news, the ancient site of Teotihuacan will be further explored using modern technology. A robot will soon be exploring the inner workings of the tunnels in Teotihuacan thought to be some 2,000 years old. continue reading »
Newborn Deaths in Brazil Tied to Bacteria, Hygiene in Question at Hospitals
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazilian medical authorities have concluded that 6 newborn deaths in the past 12 days are tied to a bacteria found in standing liquids and damp surfaces. continue reading »
Criminal Suspect Burnt and Lynched By Mob in Chiapas, Mexico
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Mexico news, an angry mob from the Tzotzil Indian community of Bechijtic sought justice for a robbery victim when they burnt, beat and lynched the criminal suspect. continue reading »
Peru Helicopter Crash Over Jungle Leaves 13 Dead
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The 13 people who were traveling in a helicopter that crashed on the weekend in the jungle region of Loreto, in northeastern Peru, are dead, the French oil company Perenco confirmed Monday. continue reading »
Bishops from Mexico Gather for 95th Plenary Assembly
April 8, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The 95th Plenary Assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Mexico begins today, Monday, April 8 under the theme "The challenges of the Church in Mexico in these next 3 years." continue reading »
Latin America News: 41 Dead Throughout Buenos Aires Due to Heavy Rains
April 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The death toll from the heavy rains that have recently fallen on Buenos Aires and nearby parts of the country now stands at 41, Argentine authorities said Wednesday. continue reading »
U.S. State Dept. Confirms U.S. Citizen Raped, Kidnapped in Rio de Janeiro
April 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The State Department has confirmed what Brazilian and French authorities had stated earlier, that a U.S. citizen was the victim of a vicious gang rape and kidnapping in Rio de Janiero this past Sunday. continue reading »
Mexico’s Economy Expected to Grow 4 Percent in 2014
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The government is maintaining its forecast for 4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2014, based on the assumption that tax reforms are not implemented in Mexico, the Finance Secretariat said in a report to Congress. continue reading »
21-Year-Old U.S. Student Identified as Victim of Gang Rape in Brazil
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazilian and French authorities are confirming that the victim of Sunday’s horrific kidnapping and gang rape was a 21-year-old U.S. student that was accompanied by her French boyfriend. continue reading »
Argentina Working on Creating 9,920 Pound Easter Egg - World’s Largest
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A giant chocolate Easter egg made from 9,920 pounds of chocolate will be unveiled in Miramar, a city in the Buenos Aires province in celebration of Holy Week. continue reading »
Bus Plunges 164-Feet in Arequipa, Peru Killing 20
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Wednesday morning a bus fell down a 164-foot ravine in Arequipa, Peru killing 20. continue reading »
Google Art Project Preserving Sao Paulo Street Art
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Google’s online platform, Google Art Project, that preserves art including urban art that might disappear at the drop of a hat has added street art from Sao Paulo, Brazil. continue reading »
Arson Fires in San Luis Potosi Claims One Life and 25,000 Acres of Crops
March 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexican authorities are reporting nearly 25,000 acres in the Huasteca Potosina region of San Luis Potosi have burned due to arson. The fires that started last week have killed one person and required 600 firefighters to contain them. continue reading »
Attack on Algerian Gas PLant Leaves 37 Foreigners Dead
January 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least 37 foreign workers from eight different countries died in the attack and hostage-taking at the In Amenas gas plant that was brought to a conclusion over the weekend with a military operation continue reading »
Spain’s Airspace on Hold for Second Day- Considering Declaring State of Emergency
December 4, 2010 | by Yahoo News | Latino Daily News
Spain is threatening to declare a state of emergency if air traffic controllers do not return to work. The Wildcat strike has paralyzed air traffic for a second day on Saturday and is threatening to worsen current economic issues. "If the situation doesn't normalize, the government will declare a state of emergency," Deputy Prime Minister Alfredo Rubalcaba said ahead of a hastily assembled cabinet meeting in Madrid. continue reading »
