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Sao Paulo to Get Free Public Wi-Fi Ahead of 2014 World Cup
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Brazil recently released a list of 120 public spaces in Sao Paulo where free Wi-Fi access is set to be made available. With the FIFA World Cup being held in Brazil next year, continue reading »
Artist Gives Celebrities a Chola Makeover
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Call us crazy, but we cannot stop laughing at the "Cholafied" celebrities even though the artist, Michael Jason Enriquez, has not added new images in months. continue reading »
Belize Gov’t Calls Mayan Pyramid Destruction Cruel, Ignorant and Unforgivable
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The destruction of a 2,300-year-old Mayan pyramid by a company constructing a highway near the Nohmul archaeological site in northern Belize is "unforgivable," the government said. The company moved bulldozers and backhoes through the Nohmul complex, practically wiping out one of the largest Mayan pyramids in the Central American country. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: The Facts About Tequila
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Tequila is a distilled spirit that is produced only in the region of Tequila in Mexico. Regulated by the Mexican government, this national symbol is the heart of Mexican culture. Whether your preference is Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Añejo, or Extra Añejo, Tequila comes in many colors and many different brands. continue reading »
Zoe Saldana Entrenched in Controversy
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Zoe Saldana's recent cover shoot and interview with Allure magazine and upcoming film have caused quite the controversy. The "Colombiana" and "Star Trek" star was interviewed fo continue reading »
Are You Ready for Coca Leaf Beer?
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Bolivians who have lived with the gifts and curses, some say, of the coca leaf for centuries have just found another use for the abundant green – beer. continue reading »
ESPN Deportes Upfront Unveils Original Programming, Road to Brazil 2014
May 16, 2013 | by ESPN Deportes
ESPN Deportes, the leading Spanish-language sports network, puts major focus on second screen and original programming during its Upfront presentation in New York City. The network also reinforces ESPN’s total market approach in serving Hispanic sports fans and advertisers, and ESPN Deportes’ unique positioning in the marketplace for Spanish-speaking fans. continue reading »
Christian Chavez Accused of Trying to Murder (Now Ex-)Boyfriend
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Following last month's arrest of both Christian Chavez and his boyfriend last month, Chavez is now accused of attempted murder. According to documents obtained by continue reading »
Urgent: Call Your Senator Now on Amendments to the Immigration Bill
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Senate Judiciary Committee is currently debating amendments to the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013” (S. 744). As the committee considers the section of the bill that addresses interior immigration enforcement, we have gotten news that certain harmful amendments could be voted on as soon as today! continue reading »
Argentine Tennis Star del Potro Speaks with Pope Francis at Vatican
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro, who is taking part in this week's Rome Masters event, met Wednesday with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. "Today I was able to meet and talk with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. continue reading »
Puerto Rican Gov. Garcia Padilla Signs Executive Orders to Boost Alternative Energy
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla has signed four executive orders aimed at boosting the use of renewable energy sources in Puerto Rico. The goal is to implement a program to gradually replace fo continue reading »
Interjet Bringing Direct Flights Between Mexico, Puerto Rico
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Mexican budget airline Interjet has begun flying a route between that country and Puerto Rico, ending a more than 13-year drought without a direct flight between the two territories, the executive director of the Puerto Rico Ports Authority said. continue reading »
Bus Flips Over Killing 10 in Northeastern Brazil
May 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
At least 10 people died and 20 others were injured Wednesday when the bus they were riding in flipped over on a highway in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia, the Federal Highway Police reported. continue reading »
Haute Couture Fashion Houses Lining Up to Dress Matadors
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Leading fashion houses, including Lacroix, Armani and Victorio & Lucchino, are creating colorful, comfortable and imaginative outfits for some of Spain's top bullfighters. Some of the outfits have been inspired by the works of Goya and Picasso, giving bullfighters a new luster as they take the ring. continue reading »
Did Deputies Beat David Sal Silva to Death Then Try to Cover it Up?
May 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Last week, a man in Southern California was allegedly beaten to death by officers while witnesses captured the attack on their phones. continue reading »
