Latino State News
Defected Cuban Ballerinas to Perform in Miami For First Time
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The seven members of the National Ballet of Cuba who defected in March while on tour in Mexico will perform for the first time in the United States at a May 25 show in Miami. continue reading »
Brazil Clones 1st Animal in the World from Adipose Cell
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A tame, healthy calf that grazes on a farm in Brazil is unique in the world for having been the first to survive cloning from a cell of adipose tissue. A calf of a zebu breed named Brasilia de Cerrado was born on April 23 at the experimental ranch of the Brazilian Agricultural and Livestock Research Company, or Embrapa, in Planaltina near Brasilia. continue reading »
Nestle Invests $130 Million in Factory Expansion in Mexico
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto inaugurated a 1.6-billion-peso ($130-million) expansion of a Nestle instant coffee factory in the central city of Toluca. The project has boosted the plant's productive capacity by 30 percent, making it the world's biggest facility of its kind, Nestle Mexico CEO Marcelo Melchior said during Friday's ceremony. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Authorities Rescue Baby Manatee
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Rangers from Puerto Rico's Department of Natural and Environmental Resources rescued a newborn manatee they found stranded on a beach in the La Boquilla district of Mayaguez municipality on the Caribbean island's west coast. continue reading »
Pemex Discovers Deep-Water Find in Gulf of Mexico
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican state-owned oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos said it detected the presence of oil at a deep-water field in the Gulf of Mexico. "There are clear signs of the presence of hydrocarbons in Maximino, but final tests are still needed to fully confirm it," Pemex announced on Twitter. continue reading »
America Ferrera Earns International Relations Degree, 10 Years After Entering College
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Actress America Ferrera graduates Friday from the University of Southern California, 10 years after beginning her International Relations course. "Graduation day! Congratulations to everyone in the Class of 2013!" she said Friday on Twitter. continue reading »
Arizona Immigrants Not Giving Up After Court Setback on Licenses
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Young undocumented immigrants in Arizona said Friday that they will fight on in the courts despite a federal judge throwing out their plea to be given the immediate possibility of obtaining driver's licenses. continue reading »
Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano Spews Ash, Gas
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Columns of gas and ash 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) high were detected after two strong explosions from the Popocatepetl volcano, Mexico's Cenapred disaster-management agency said Friday. continue reading »
Alan Gross Settles Suit Against Employers in Cuba
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Alan Gross, the U.S. contractor serving a 15-sentence in Cuba for subversion, has settled a lawsuit against the firm that hired him for a project on the Communist-ruled island, his lawyers said Friday. continue reading »
Isbel Allende’s “Una Venganza” Turned into Opera by Tenor Placido Domingo
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Under the baton of Placido Domingo, acclaimed Chilean writer Isabel Allende's short story "Una Venganza" ("An Act of Vengeance") emerges from the printed page as the opera "Dulce Rosa," a production with a Latin heart and Greek tragedy in its soul that premieres Friday in Los Angeles. continue reading »
Juan Manuel Santos Looking At Re-Election in 2014
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos gave advance notice Friday that he will seek a second term in the 2014 elections, though he added that, in compliance with the law, he will not make the formal announcement until six months prior to the vote. continue reading »
Atletico Madrid Wins 10th Copa del Rey Champsionship
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Atletico Madrid won its 10th Copa del Rey championship here Friday with a 2-1 upset victory in extra time over Real Madrid. King Juan Carlos, accompanied by Queen Sofia, was on hand to present the Copa del Rey trophy to Atletico. continue reading »
Yahoo de Mexico’s $2.3 Billion Fine Reduced to $172,500
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Yahoo and its Mexican affiliate Yahoo de Mexico are breathing a sigh a relief after a Mexican Appellate court reduced a breach of contract fine from $2.5 billion to an ‘economical’ $172,500. continue reading »
From Gangster’s Daughter to Teacher: Watch Pearl Arredondo’s Inspiring TED Talk
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of a high-ranking gang member who was in and out of jail. Many teachers wrote her off as having a problem with authority. continue reading »
American Philanthropists Donate 37,000 Acres to Argentine National Park
May 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Conservation Land Trust, a project of U.S. philanthropists and environmental activists Douglas and Kris Tompkins, donated 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) for the expansion of Perito Moreno National Park in southern Argentina. continue reading »
