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Costa Rica Named Best Latin American Wedding Destination
June 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff
According to everything-wedding website TheKnot.com’s 2012 Wedding Destination Study, Costa Rica is the best place in to tie the knot in Latin America. The study found that 1 in every 4 destination weddings in Latin continue reading »
Latin America and Caribbean Face Close to $100 Billion in Damages from Global Warming
June 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Latin America and the Caribbean face annual damages in the order of $100 billion by 2050 from diminishing agricultural yields, disappearing glaciers, flooding, droughts and other events triggered by a warming planet, according to the findings of a new report to be released at the Rio+20 summit. continue reading »
Fashion Meets Social Responsibility in Latin Designers’ Handbags
June 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Fashion and social responsibility go hand-in-hand for up-and-coming designers like Marisa Collado from Mexico and Costa Rica's Jennifer Lang, who provide employment for the indigenous communities that produce their handbags that have won awards in New York. continue reading »
Nicaragua Plans to Construct Interoceanic Canal Within 10 Years
June 8, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Nicaragua's government plans to build a $30 billion interoceanic canal within the next 10 years, calling that project a "priority" and an addition to the country's "national heritage." continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Latin American Drinking Habits
June 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Costa Rica’s Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), compiled a report regarding "Alcohol Drinking Patterns in Latin America." This study was based on nationwide surveys conducted in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Dominican Republic and Venezuela. continue reading »
Costa Rica’s Mysterious Spheres May Soon be Added to World Heritage List
June 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Costa Rican Diquís Spheres, which date back to the pre-Columbian era, are believed to have been carved between 200 BC and 1500 AD and may finally be included on the Wild Heritage List. continue reading »
Costa Rica Cat Fight: ‘Real Housewives of Orange Country’ Travel With Luggage AND Baggage
May 31, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The women of the Real Housewives of Orange County traveled to Costa Rica recently and Tuesday's episode saw them taking both luggage and baggage with them. continue reading »
Pope Benedict Receives President of Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla Miranda
May 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This morning the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Laura Chinchilla Miranda, president of Costa Rica. The president subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States. continue reading »
Expanding Hispanic Population to Play Major Role in Texas Elections
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
While Latino organizations point to Texas as a state where election results will be determined by Hispanics, the two Democrats vying to represent El Paso in Congress say that what they believe most important are border issues, apart from any ethnic differences. continue reading »
Wilmer Valderrama Being Sued By Neighbor For “Too Much Noise”
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Of all the neighbors in the world to live by, Wilmer Valderrama isn’t one person’s first choice, reports state. continue reading »
Jessica Sanchez Hopes to Follow in Beyonce’s Footsteps
May 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jessica Sanchez, the 16-year-old runner-up in the latest season of "American Idol", told Efe on Friday that she wants of model her career on what Beyonce has done, and that she doesn't rule out singing in Spanish in the future. continue reading »
Only 2% of Congressional Representation is Latinos - Diversity Lacking in Government
May 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff
National Urban Fellows, one of the country’s oldest leadership development organizations, announced the findings of Diversity Counts: Racial and Ethnic Diversity among Public Service Leadership, the first comprehensive review of representation in government, philanthropy, and non-profit organizations. continue reading »
America Ferrera Launching “America4America” Campaign for Voto Latino
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Voto Latino, is announcing the launch of the “America4America” on Thursday May 31st, spearheaded by America Ferrera. continue reading »
President Obama to Deliver Speech At NALEO Conference
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) announced today that President Barack Obama will address the nation’s Latino leadership at the organization’s 29th Annual Conference on Friday, June 22, in Orlando, Florida. continue reading »
Innovative Program for Latino Students: 100 Role Models in 100 Hours
May 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A tried and tested role model program for Hispanic middle school students will begin in San Antonio, Texas with an initiative to recruit 100 role models in 100 hours. The HISPA Role Model Bureau, a national non-profit organization that provides professional Hispanic role models for young students, is hosting a recruiting event on May 25 at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). continue reading »
