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Dominican Republic
Immigration Rates Decrease, Proportion of Latinos Among Immigrants Drops in 2011
September 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Immigration to the United States last year had its smallest increase in a decade, and the proportion of Latin Americans among immigrants fell, according to calculations published Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. continue reading »
Today’s Latin Americans Living 45 Years Longer than Those in 1900
September 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The average life expectancy in Latin America has risen from 29 years in 1900 to 74 years in 2010, according to a study presented by the Pan American Health Organization, or PAHO. continue reading »
Border Patrol Seizes 2,000 Pounds of Coke Worth $22 Million on Tuna Beach in Puerto Rico
September 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Four individuals landing a boat in the southern coast of Puerto Rico were caught and arrested by Customs and Border Protection's U.S. Border Patrol agents and the Puerto Rico Police Department continue reading »
From an Orphanage to the Runway: Dominican Model Takes Fashion by Storm
September 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
At just 13 years old, Fior Mendez was left at the Orfanato Niños de Cristo in La Romana in the Dominican Republic. Nine years later, she was stomping the runway at New York Fashion Week. continue reading »
President Obama Denies Neglecting Latin America During First Term
September 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
U.S. President Barack Obama denied Thursday - contrary to what many of his critics contend - that he has neglected Latin America and said that his administration has been "very aggressive" in trying to broaden relations with the region. continue reading »
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INFOGRAPHIC: Economic Competitiveness in Latin America
September 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The 2012-2013 Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) covers 144 major and emerging economies. The report assesses the ability of countries to provide high levels of prosperity to their citizens. Scoring a variety of indicators out of a possible 7 points, below is a sampling of where LatAm ranked globally. continue reading »
Dominican Republic Tells Miss Universe “No Dinero” to Host This Year’s Pageant
September 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The 2012 Miss Universe pageant that is scheduled to be hosted by the Dominican Republic in December, could be in jeopardy since the government informed officials it did not have the required funds to contribute. continue reading »
Former President Carter Calls For Greater U.S.-LatAm Relations
September 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
As the XVI Annual CAF Conference came to a close, former U.S. president Jimmy Carter called for stronger relations between the U.S. and Latin America, and regretted that the U.S. "is not doing enough as a major country to bring peace and harmony, trade and commerce, and understanding and basic human rights to the people in Latin America." continue reading »
U.S. Coast Guard, Dominican Navy Seize 3,300 Pounds of Cocaine
September 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Dominican navy confiscated 1,498 kilos (3,300 pounds) of cocaine after smugglers tossed the haul overboard in Caribbean waters. continue reading »
Oscar de la Renta’s Career Honored By Fashion World in NY
September 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The career of Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta was recognized Wednesday by the Couture Council at an event to kick off New York's Fashion Week. continue reading »
Two Men Lynched in Dominican Republic Over Stolen Cell Phones
August 31, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Two male residents in Santiago, Dominican Republic were reportedly lynched for stealing three cell phones and RD $10,000 ($250 USD). continue reading »
Dominican Business Woman Uses Body Art to Advertise for Her Clients
August 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Dominican-born Margarita Dominguez has transformed her body and those of a score of young people who work for her company into advertising billboards with the help of body painting and artist Fernello. continue reading »
Marc Anthony Raises More than $100,000 in Chicago for Dominican Republic Orphanage
August 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Singer Marc Anthony collected more than $100,000 in Chicago for the Dominican Republic's Niños de Cristo (Children of Christ) orphanage, the first Latin American organization to benefit from his Maestro Cares foundation. continue reading »
Tropical Storm Isaac Kills 19 in Haiti, 2 in Dominican Republic
August 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The number of people who died when Tropical Storm Isaac swept through Haiti has risen to 19, while six people are still missing, the government said Monday. continue reading »
Poor Quality Water Responsible for 550 Suspected Cases of Cholera in Dominican Republic
August 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Suspected cases of cholera continue to increase at hospitals in the northern Dominican province of Santiago, where at least 550 people have been treated in the past nine days for acute diarrhea. continue reading »
