Latinos in Need
Survival Launches ‘Stop Complaining’ Ad for Earth’s Most Threatened Tribe
January 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Human rights organization Survival International has launched a worldwide advertising campaign to raise awareness of the plight of the Awá tribe in Brazil, Earth’s most threatened tribe.The advert, entitled ‘Stop Complaining, and put your problems in perspective’ was designed by Tribe Global. continue reading »
Latin America News: Millions in Chile Left Without Water After Severe Weather
January 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Some 2 million inhabitants of Santiago were without drinking water Tuesday due to the closing down of production plants following a rainstorm and flooding in the Andes east of the Chilean capital, officials said. continue reading »
Mexico Launches Ambitious Program to Fight Hunger
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican government launched Monday a national program to combat hunger, initially focused on serving the 7.4 million people living in extreme poverty and without enough food. continue reading »
Colombian Children Continue to Die and Be Severely Injured by Landmines
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In 2012, 13 children died in Colombia and 52 others were injured as a result of landmines. continue reading »
Many Young Americans Plan to Own a Gun, Survey Finds
January 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Included are depressed, unpopular teens and avid gamers. Many young Americans say they plan to own a gun later in their lives, a new study reveals. This finding suggests a possible reversal of a trend that pointed to continue reading »
3rd Mexican Sextuplet Dies, Other Three Still in Intensive Care
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A third baby has died from among the sextuplets born Jan. 10 in this western Mexican city, and the state of the remaining three is delicate, the Michoacan state Health Department said. continue reading »
Latino Organizations Ask White House to Make Climate Change and Carbon Limits a Priority
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Over 20 Latino leaders and organizations submitted a letter to the White House asking President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency for strong standards to limit carbon pollution from existing power plants. continue reading »
Shelter in Mexico Gives Disabled, Abused Dogs a Safe, Caring Home
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A dog sanctuary in Mexico is the first of its kind as it provides troubled canines with a safe and loving home. Milagros Caninos (Miracle Dogs) is a sanctuary in Mexico City that ta continue reading »
School Re-Named to Honor Victoria Soto - Hero Teacher Killed at Sandy Hook
January 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A school near the now tragically famous Sandy Hook Elementary School is being renamed to honor one of the teachers killed in the massacre last month. HoneySpot Elementary School in Stratford, Connecticut will be continue reading »
Latin America News: Mexico Creates Indigenous Indian Commission
January 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The government has created the Commission for Dialogue with Mexico's Indian Peoples in an effort to repay the "historical debt" owed to the nation's native communities, Government Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong said. continue reading »
