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Venezuelan Jail “El Rodeo” Under Siege (VIDEO)
June 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Close to 1,500 prisoners refuse to surrender, and allow military personnel into the second precinct of the compound. continue reading »
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Travel to Guatemala on Diplomatic Security Mission
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On June 22, 2011, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Guatemala City to participate in the International Conference of Support for the Central American Security Strategy. Central American heads of state and international partners will attend the conference. continue reading »
Latino Elected Officials to Meet to Get the Hispanic Vote Out Nation Wide
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
With 2010 Census data demonstrating that the Latino community now numbers more than 50 million strong, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) will assemble more continue reading »
REPORT: Latinos, 1st Time Homebuyers Key to Housing Recovery
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) has published a report “The State of Hispanic Homeownership” that offers an overview of compelling data on the Hispanic homebuyer continue reading »
Look for Unprecedented Latino Cultural Experience in NY This Summer
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Trendsetting Latino artists, musicians, DJs, filmmakers and tastemakers will unite under one roof in New York this summer at The Spot by Heineken. continue reading »
Join us This and Every Sunday At HS-News Open Mic
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Your backstage pass to HS-News showcase of emerging and established Latino musical talent. continue reading »
Countries Adopt New UN Standards to Improve Conditions for Domestic Workers
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Government representatives and delegates representing worker and employer organisations attending a United Nations conference today adopted a set of international standards aimed at improving the working conditions of millions of domestic workers worldwide. continue reading »
Harvard’s Partnership to Support Young Latino Leaders Gains Momentum
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) has announced that increased support will enable a 40% increase in the number of participants continue reading »
Satellite Imagery Helping ID Illegal Forest Clearing in Latin America
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazilian beef barons whose illegal clearance of land inhabited by uncontacted Indians in Paraguay was spotted by satellites have now been charged with illegal deforestation. continue reading »
EXTREME TRAFFIKCING: 49 Bricks of Cocaine Valued at $1.5M Seized on Puerto Rican Waters
June 19, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Earlier this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine assets seized 49 bricks of narcotics on board a boat near the southwest coast of the island. continue reading »
Tony Mendoza, Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, Releases Response to CA Gov. Brown
June 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In response to today’s budget veto by Governor Brown, Assembly member Tony Mendoza, Chair of the Latino Legislative Caucus, has released the following statement: continue reading »
Bishops Approve Physician-Assisted Suicide Statement; Call on Catholics to Support the Dying
June 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) approved a policy statement on physician-assisted suicide at its Spring General Assembly in Seattle on June 16. The statement, To Live Each Day with Dignity, continue reading »
Workers of Color Dominate Domestic Services but Lack Union Rights
June 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | HS News Network
An estimated 2.5 million people work every year in domestic services, helping us take care of our children, cleaning our homes, and caring for our aging parents and grandparents, but without protections or basic workers’ rights. continue reading »
DHS’ proposed Changes to Secure Communities: Too Little Too Late
June 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Obama Administration’s Announcement Proves That the Program Should be Suspended Immediately . continue reading »
Border Patrol Nabs 159 Pounds of Iguana Meat
June 18, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
US Border Patrol agents seized nearly 160 pounds of raw iguana meat at the San Diego Border. continue reading »
