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Antonio Pelayo, Dept. Head at Disney Studios, Documents his Families Migration
March 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff
With the same dedication he employs to draws storybook scenes, Antonio Pelayo, head of the Special Effects Department at Disney Studios, recounts in pictures the migration of his family and does pencil portraits of Hispanic icons. continue reading »
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Mexican-style! St. Patrick’s Day Slow Cooked Corned Beef Taco Recipe
March 17, 2012 | by Latino Foodie
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Mexican-style!These are also a really delicious and a great way to use any leftover corned beef. St. Patrick’s Day Slow Cooked Corned Beef Tacos Recipe continue reading »
“Narcocorrido” Band Member Killed in Mexico
March 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A member of a band specializing in songs about the exploits and travails of drug kingpins was gunned down Friday in the western Mexican state of Sinaloa, authorities said. continue reading »
Carnival Cruise LIne to Invest Over $150 Million in Mexican Ports
March 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Carnival Cruise Lines plans to invest more than $150 million to expand port infrastructure at destinations on Mexico's Pacific and Caribbean coasts, the Tourism Secretariat said. continue reading »
Mexico Called to Effectively Investigate Cases of Forced Disappearances that Continue to Occur
March 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A group of independent United Nations human rights experts today called on the Mexican Government to develop effective measures to combat impunity in cases of enforced disappearances, which continue to take place in the country. continue reading »
Kim Kardashian Suing Over Mexicali Doctor’s Plastic Surgery Billboard With her Image
March 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Kim Kardashian is suing a plastic surgeon for using her image on a billboard without getting the reality star’s permission. The advertisement is for Dr. Victor Ramirez and has a photo of Kard continue reading »
Greenpeace: Mexican Resort Project Threatens Marine Reserve
March 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Greenpeace has launched a campaign to drum up local opposition to a tourist project in the northwestern Mexican state of Baja California Sur that opponents say will threaten the nearby Cabo Pulmo marine reserve. continue reading »
BizJet Investigated for $2 Million in Alleged Bribes to Mexican Officials
March 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday the opening of an investigation into allegations that a U.S. firm bribed officials in Mexico. continue reading »
‘Tigres del Norte’ Banned from Chihuahua for Performing ‘Narcocorridos’
March 14, 2012 | by My San Antonio
After singing ‘Narcocorridos’ or songs that allegedly glorify the drug trafficking industry in Mexico, the famous group, Los Tigres del Norte, will no longer perform in Mexico’s Chihuahua state. continue reading »
Shootout in Mexico Cancels Baseball Game
March 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Saraperos baseball team cancelled an exhibition game in the northern city of Saltillo due to a shootout near its stadium, the Mexican Baseball League said. continue reading »
Mexico to Deploy over 5,000 Federal Police as Security during Papal Visit
March 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
At least 5,700 federal and state law enforcement agents will provide security during Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Mexico's Guanajuato state later this month, state emergency management chief Laura Gurza said. continue reading »
Jose Canseco Turned Away From Mexican League For Allegedly Taking Banned Substances…Again
March 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Jose Canseco is once again in trouble with baseball officials for taking banned substances, though his time it’s with the Mexican Baseball League. The former major league hitter was trying out with the Quintana Roo Tigers continue reading »
Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim Partners with Larry King on Digital TV Project
March 12, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mexican Billionaire and the World’s Richest Man, Carlos Slim Helu is not satisfied as El Rey of telecom in Mexico he is now looking to tackle the internet television market. continue reading »
Xochimilco is Dying Experts Say
March 12, 2012 | by Washington Post
The ancient site of the Aztec’s floating gardens, Xochimilco, is quite possibly facing its demise. The gardens, once bountiful and dating back to the time of the Aztecs, are now weedy and overrun by cattle. The waters are invaded by foreign fish many extremely toxic after being fed by waste water treatment plants. continue reading »
Mexican Singer Belinda offers $10,000 for Twitter username
March 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Mexican singer Belinda has offered a sum of approximately $10,000 in an attempt to convince the owner of the usename '@belinda' to give up the name for her own use. continue reading »
