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Blog Entries by HS News Staff

Latin America Unites in Song for Gustavo Cerati, 1 Yr After He Collapses in Coma

It has been a year since the exceptional Argentine singer and guitarist Gustavo Cerati sung his last show, in Venezuela. continue reading »

Costa Rica to Spent $132 Million to Address Its at Risk-Youth

Costa Rica will support children and youth at risk for criminal activities, rehabilitate people in conflict with the law, and strengthen the institutional capacity continue reading »

Messi Breaks Plane, Gets Scolded by Pilot (VIDEO)

“La Pulga” got yelled at through the plane intercom, after his celebratory banging of walls, resulted in a broken panel! continue reading »

¡Felicidades! Paraguay on Your 200th Year of Independence

Today, all of Paraguay is celebrating and rejoicing its 200-year old independence from Spain. The Spanish arrived in the 1500’s and stayed for nearly 300 years as it colonized the region, convert natives to Christianity and enslaved native populations. continue reading »

Shakira Sends Hugo Chávez an Autographed Guitar, Aspiring to be the Next Santana (VIDEO)

The singer was unable to attend her March meeting with the Venezuelan president, and sent a signed guitar as an apology of sorts. continue reading »

Virtual Concert Connecting Students in NYC and Mexico City Airing this Week

Using 21st Century statecraft to fuse technology and music to bring youth in New York and Mexico City together, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, continue reading »

U.S. and Brazil Set to Discuss International Parental-Child Abductions

Special Advisor for Children’s Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs will visit Brazil May 17 – 19 for meetings regarding international parental child abduction. In Brazil, Ambassador Jacobs will meet with senior Brazilian officials to discuss judicial delays in unresolved Hague Abduction Convention applications and how the two countries can facilitate quicker reunification of parents and their children. continue reading »

Secretary Clinton to Deliver Remarks at the Mexican American Leadership Initiative

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver remarks at the U.S.-Mexico Foundation’s Mexican American Leadership Initiative reception at approximately 5:15 p.m. on May 16, 2011, at the U.S. Department of State. continue reading »

Watch Zoe Saldana as a Bad Ass ‘Colombiana’ (VIDEO)

The movie trailer for Zoe Saldana and Michael Vartan’s upcoming movie “Colombiana’ is out. The movie, which is due out on September 2nd, features the 32-year-old Puerto Rican Dominican playing a bad ass Colombiana. continue reading »

2011 Hispanic Hero Honoree Announcement-  Brigadier General Alberto J. Jimenez

Brigadier General Alberto J. Jimenez is the former Maryland Army National Guard Commander, and current State Civilian Chief of Staff of the Maryland Military Department. His military career spans more than 41 years of continue reading »

On Being an (Ex) Undocumented Immigrant Father

Sofia and I had been making that turn since we had moved to Castro Valley. In those five years, the protesters at the corner of Castro Valley Boulevard and Redwood Road had become an constant example of the way politics continue reading »

Glenn Beck Responds To Criticism For Vomiting At Meghan McCain’s Skin Cancer PSA

Beck admits it was a juvenile bit but did not apologize. Meghan McCain fired back at Glenn Beck, who mocked her for doing a PSA on skin cancer. continue reading »

James Tate Banned from Prom for Posting Giant Invite to Sonali Rodrigues in CN (VIDEO)

James Tate is being banned from Shelton High School's prom after Headmaster Dr. Beth Smith found his creative date proposal to be a violation of school rules. So far, the public has only heard from Tate's fellow students an continue reading »

2012 Primary Schedule- Latino’s Need to Be Ready- Spread the Word

2012 Primary Schedule- Note: Some of these dates are tentative as some states are still messing with their primary dates to jockey for a superior position. continue reading »

Mexican President Felipe Calderon Concludes Successful U.S. Visit

President of Mexico Felipe Calderon completed a successful trip to the United States this week that focused on environmental sustainability in Mexico and the importance of bilateral relations with the United States. continue reading »