Latino State News
Major Mexican Drug Cartel Offers to Dissolve
November 11, 2010 | by HS News Staff
The vicious Mexican cartel known as "La Familia" has made public a letter, where they offer to disband and turn themselves to the authorities, if the government promises to protect citizens in the state of Michoacán. continue reading »
Mexican Troops Getting Help From U.S. Military to Battle Cartels
November 11, 2010 | by The Washington Post
Historically, Mexico has been extremely reluctant to cooperate with U.S. forces due, in large part, to deep-seated hostility over invasions. And while Mexico still will not permit U.S. military trainers or adv continue reading »
Rahm Emanuel Nearly Egged in Little Village
November 11, 2010 | by Politico
Rahm Emanuel, Chicago’s front-runner, yet undeclared Mayoral candidate was in Little Village Yesterday. Emanuel was there to talk to a community group about what is needed to create jobs and was leaving the event. continue reading »
POLICE: Roadside Safety Check on Saturday 11/13
November 11, 2010 | by Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District at 6450 S. Western Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, continue reading »
Huge Human Smuggling Cell Busted in Arizona
November 11, 2010 | by HS News Staff
A major cell of a human smuggling ring has been dismantled. Investigators believe the cell to be responsible for the transportation of thousands of undocumented immigrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to Phoenix and other locations throughout the country. continue reading »
Traditional Drink, Ponche, Ingredients Prohibited from Entry
November 11, 2010 | by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Ponche, a traditional Mexican holiday punch, is shared and enjoyed among many families along the Southwest Border during holiday seasons. However the ingredients used to make it, guavas, continue reading »
CRIME: Man Killed in Humboldt Park Shooting
November 11, 2010 | by Chicago Breaking News
A man is dead after being shot multiple times Wednesday night in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. According to a spokesman for the Cook County medical examiner, 33-year-old Dimitry Ratcliff, of the 1800 block of South Springfield was pronounced dead at 9:09pm at Stroger Hospital. continue reading »
One Out of Three Deportation Requests Denied
November 11, 2010 | by Fox News Latino
As immigration reform is being argued all across the country, deportations are at a high, but one out of three deportation requests are being rejected according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. continue reading »
1 in 10 Students Don’t Return to Charter Schools After One Year
November 11, 2010 | by Catalyst Chicago
According to state records, 11 percent of charter school students left in 2009. While a comprehensive analysis has yet to determine why students leave the charter schools, many believe it is due to the fact that charter schools have stricter rules to adhere to than that of traditional schools. continue reading »
Former Chicago Sox Executive and Sox Scouts for Latin America Indicted for Kickbacks
November 11, 2010 | by Chicago FBI
A former professional baseball player scouting executive for the Chicago White Sox and two former scouts for the team in Latin America were indicted Wednesday on federal fraud charges for allegedly accepting kickbacks continue reading »
UN Representative Heads to Bolivia to Assess Human Rights Situation
November 11, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The United Nations human rights chief will be visiting Bolivia later this week to discuss progress and issues of concern with government officials, as well as representatives of the legislature, the judiciary and civil society. continue reading »
Honduras Invests in Fiscal Reform
November 11, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Honduras obtained financing totaling $45.8 million to support the country's fiscal reform efforts, which seeks to bolster macroeconomic stability and restore sustainable continue reading »
Early Christmas in Real Madrid. Santa Brought the Kids Brand New Audi Cars!
November 10, 2010 | by HS News Staff
German auto-maker Audi gave early Christmas presents to players of the Spanish soccer club Real Madrid, who they sponsor. continue reading »
Mayoral Candidate Chico’s Budget Idea
November 10, 2010 | by Chicago Tribune
Chicago mayoral candidate Gery Chico stated that, despite his former boss Mayor Daley’s plan to dip into the city reserves to balance this year’s budget, he would not suggest the same. continue reading »
Toyota Reaches Out to Minority-Owned Businesses
November 10, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
Toyota Motor held its 21st Opportunity Exchange (OE) event at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati yesterday. Opportunity Exchange, one of the largest minority business events in the country, facilitates a networking business environment between minority busines continue reading »
