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INFOGRAPHIC: Where is Innovation Happening in Latin America?
July 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Global Innovation Index (GII), a composite indicator that ranks countries/economies in terms of their enabling environment to innovation and their innovation outputs. Globally, Latin America ranked between 39 and 118 (out of 141). continue reading »
Nicaraaguan Patients to be Treated by California Doctors for Free
July 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A group of 100 health professionals affiliated with the International Medical Alliance are traveling from California to spend 10 days treating very low-income patients in Nicaragua. Antonio Gonzalez, a dental surgeon with the IMA, told Efe that an initial continue reading »
IDB Awards $7M to Organizations in Latin America Working to Reduce Poverty
July 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the results of the Call for Proposals for Civil Society Projects that support low-income communities and vulnerable groups, funded through the IDB-managed Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Program. continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Dad’s Drunken Night Out at Bar with His 4-Year-old Gets Him Arrested
July 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Walter Antonio Flores, 38, has been charged with child abuse after taking his 4-year-old son to a bar and getting drunk. continue reading »
Olympics: U.S. Taekwondo Champ Steven Lopez Aims for Third Gold Medal
July 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
U.S. taekwondo champion Steven Lopez said Friday in New York that he will put his whole heart into winning another medal for the United States in the London Olympic Games. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: How Does Latin America Rank in Happiness?
July 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Latin America proves to be home to some of the happiest places on earth. While Costa Rica is the global leader, some other countries did not fare as well. continue reading »
“El Dia E” Unites Spanish Speakers Worldwide
June 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
For the fourth consecutive year the Cervantes Institute is celebrating "El Dia E" (The Day of Spanish), an event that marks the global consolidation and expansion of Spanish language and culture, with more than 50 cities joining in. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: Latin America’s Struggle With Peace
June 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
With daily reports of homicides, violent crimes, and corruption occurring in Latin America it is obvious that Latin America is struggling with peace. Check out Hispanically Speaking News's Infographic to see the global rankings and scores of Latin American countries in terms of peace. continue reading »
NIcaraguan Singer Luis Enrique Robbed at Gunpoint in Venezuela
June 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Nicaraguan singer Luis Enrique was robbed at gunpoint when he was about to enter his hotel in Caracas together with his agent, but neither man was hurt. Enrique and his representative suffered "an assault at the door of their hotel continue reading »
Colombia Accused of Spying on Nicaragua’s Armed Forces
June 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Nicaragua has accused Colombia of sending a spy to obtain classified information about the Central American country for its armed forces. Inspector General Armando Juarez said at a press conference Friday that "convincing evidence" has been gathered about the activities of Colombian Luis Felipe Rios Castaño, whom the Attorney General's Office charged Thursday with espionage. 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 »
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 »
Nicaragua to Invest $20 Million in Early Childhood Programs for Poorest Children
May 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Nicaragua will support cognitive, motor, and social development of children under age six in the country’s poorest communities with the help of a $20 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). 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 »
