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Shakira And Ronaldo Top 2012 Latino Social Media Ranking
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
@Plus_Three, the leading online marketing firm for Hispanic causes and organizations, today released its 2012 Latino Social Media Ranking (#2012LatinoRanking) analysis. continue reading »
Ship Named After Prominent Civil Rights Activist Cesar Chavez to be Christened by US Navy
May 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Navy will christen and launch the dry cargo/ammunition ship the USNS Cesar Chavez, Saturday, May 5, 2012, during a 7:30 p.m. PDT ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. continue reading »
World-Renowned Spanish Chef Named Dean of Spanish Studies at ICC
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The International Culinary Center, the world’s leading culinary center for education, announced José Andrés, the internationally recognized Spanish culinary innovator, chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup, as Dean of Spanish Studies. continue reading »
WATCH: Messi Breaks Gerd Muller’s European Season Goal Record With Shot Against Malaga (VIDEO)
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In true Lionel Messi fashion, the Barcelona striker scored yet another impressive goal during the team’s match against Malaga. The chip shot was the 3rd for Messi, completing his hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 continue reading »
“50 Most Beautiful” Issue of PEOPLE en Español 2012
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
This year’s new “50 Most Beautiful” issue of PEOPLE en Español, highlights some of today’s most popular names in Hispanic entertainment. continue reading »
Legacy Hollywood Actress Patricia Medina Dies at 92
May 3, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The British-born actress of Spanish heritage, Patricia Medina, who graced the stage of Hollywood screens, has died at the age of 92. continue reading »
Spanish Company and Gov’t Expect Compensation From Bolivia
May 2, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Spanish government and Spain-based power utility Red Electrica de España say they expect President Evo Morales' administration will provide fair compensation for the REE unit nationalized by Bolivia, a move officials in Madrid say is not linked to Argentina's expropriation of oil firm YPF. continue reading »
With Unemployment in Spain at 24%, Grandma Gets Evicted and Chains Herself to Bank
April 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff
A 76-year-old grandmother who lost her home to debt chained herself to the gate of Spain's central bank here Monday and asked Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to address the "injustices" affecting many people in the Iberian nation. Angeles Belmonte was evicted five months ago from her home in the southern town of Nijar when her son fell behind on a loan she co-signed. continue reading »
Jobless Rate in Spain Climbs Above 24 Percent
April 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The ranks of Spain's unemployed expanded by nearly 366,000 in the first quarter to a record 5.63 million, or 24.44 percent of the workforce, the government said Friday. continue reading »
S&P Cuts Spain’s Credit Rating to BBB+
April 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Standard & Poor's on Thursday reduced its long-term sovereign credit rating on Spain by two notches, from A to BBB+, expressing concern about the country's large volume of debt and shrinking economy. continue reading »
Javier Bardem to Appear in Film Based on Brother Carlos Novel “Alacran Enamorado”
April 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Javier Bardem will make his return to Spanish cinema when he plays a neo-Nazi ideologue in "Alacran enamorado" (Scorpion in Love), a film based on a novel by his brother Carlos. In remarks to Efe, Spanish director Santiago Zannou said the winner of a best-supporting-actor Oscar for his turn in the Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men" will play a secondary character named Solis continue reading »
Brazil and Spain Top Seeded Olympic Soccer Teams
April 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In a stage draw this week, Spain, Brazil, and Britain were chosen as the top seeded teams for the men’s Olympic soccer tournament. These teams will be separated in an effort to spread out the higher ranked teams and also keep European and Latin American teams apart. continue reading »
Brazil and Spain Top Seeded Olympic Soccer Teams
April 26, 2012 | by HS News Staff
In a stage draw this week, Spain, Brazil, and Britain were chosen as the top seeded teams for the men’s Olympic soccer tournament. These teams will be separated in an effort to spread out the higher ranked teams and also keep European and Latin American teams apart. continue reading »
Mother of Singer Alejandro Sanz, Maria Pizarro, Passes Away in Spain
April 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Maria Pizarro, mother of singer Alejandro Sanz, died in her native Alcala de los Gazules, officials in the southern Spanish town told Efe on Friday. They said Pizarro passed away in the family home at about 11:00 p.m. continue reading »
Penlope Cruz Maybe Working with Husband Javier Bardem in “The Counselor”
April 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Penelope Cruz could star with her husband Javier Bardem in the Ridley Scott drama "The Counselor," The Hollywood Reporter said Thursday. continue reading »
