Latino State News
Mexico’s Tourism Grew 4 Percent in 2012, Generating $11 Billion
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Economic activity associated with tourism grew 4 percent in 2012 compared with the year before, Mexico's INEGI statistics service said Monday. continue reading »
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Early Morning 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Early this morning a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Chile according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). continue reading »
PARAGUAY: King of Used Cars
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Paraguay has become the main destination in South America for used cars from Japan, the United States and other countries, thanks to new regulations aimed at making it easier to import automobiles so low-income consumers can purchase vehicles. continue reading »
$3 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized in Puerto Rico
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents seized Wednesday 125 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated continue reading »
3 Mexicans Charged with Human Trafficking, Kidnapping in Phoenix
May 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Three Mexican men face federal hostage-taking charges following their arrest Tuesday at a West Valley human smuggling drop house discovered by U.S. Immig continue reading »
Mexican Climber is 1st to Double Summit on Everest in 1 Climbing Season
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican David Liaño Gonzalez on Sunday became the first climber to double summit on Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, in the same season, the climb's organizers said. continue reading »
Peru’s Ex-President Fujimori Released From Hospital After Gastritis
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Imprisoned Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori was released from a local hospital on Sunday after being diagnosed with acute gastritis. Fujimori, 74, had been hospitalized Friday night when he was found to be having problems digesting his food and after losing weight. continue reading »
Rafael Nadal Takes Down Roger Federer, Wins Rome Masters
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Rafael Nadal rolled over Switzerland's Roger Federer 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday in the final of the Rome Masters, taking his 7th title at the clay-court event. continue reading »
Judge Orders Trial for Suspects in Killing of Malcolm X’s Grandson in Mexico
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Mexican judge has ordered the two waiters accused of killing Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of U.S. political activist Malcolm X, to stand trial, the District Attorney's Office said. continue reading »
America Qualifies for Finals After Eliminating Monterrey
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
America beat Monterrey 2-1 after tying them 2-2 in the first match of a two-game series, thus qualifying for the final in the Mexican Clausura soccer tournament. continue reading »
JUST IN: Latino Favorite Yahoo to Buy Tumblr in $1.1B Deal
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Yahoo Board of Directors has just approved the acquisition of social media network Tumblr in a $1.1 Billion cash deal, according to the Wall Street Journal. continue reading »
Madrid Zoo Returns Spanish-born Panda Cubs to China
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Panda bear cubs Po and De De, who were born at Madrid's Zoo Aquarium on Sept. 7, 2010, are settling into their new lives at the panda reserve in Chengdu, China, where they will live from now on, a keeper told Efe. continue reading »
Heritage Foundation Between a Rock and a Hard Place
May 19, 2013 | by NewsTaco
If you’re looking for the Heritage Foundation today, look behind the rock next to the hard place. You’ll find the Heritage between the two, acting like it doesn’t have a care in the world. You get the sense of it by the silence. continue reading »
Benicio del Toro’s New Film ‘Jimmy P.’ Premieres at Cannes Film Festival
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Benicio del Toro plays an American Indian who undergoes a blend of psychotherapy and anthropological study in "Jimmy P." The film, based on a real story, is competing for a prize at the Cannes Film Festival. continue reading »
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Travels to Ecuador, Colombia
May 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) Anne C. Richard will travel to Ecuador, May 17-18, and Colombia, May 19-23. continue reading »
