I had been working as a freelance writer and blogger in Mexico City for about nine months when the swine flu began to take hold of the metropolis. “I’m from Los Angeles,” I thought, as events unfolded. “I’ve seen crazier things happen on. . . READ FULL STORY

Deposed Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya wrote a letter to President Obama stating he will not support the upcoming elections in his country, and will encourage his supporters to share his position, CNN reports. Although Zelaya signed an. . . READ FULL STORY

Students at a Colombian cooking school presented a sexy spin on dessert at the “Gastronomy 2009” show in Bogota. The pudding-like treat is made with passion fruit, whipped cream, chocolate and Viagra. Before the men out there start. . . READ FULL STORY

LOS ANGELES: #1 Top Weekend Party in Los Angeles: Latino 96. 3 presents Xtreme @ The Conga Room Saturday, November 14 The duo behind Xtreme are visiting Los Angeles and giving fans a special treat. Not only will they. . . READ FULL STORY

Joaquín Guzmán Loera, also known as “El Chapo,” is Mexico’s most wanted drug lord. He’s also, according to Forbes magazine, one of the world’s most powerful men. Out of the 67 people listed, Guzmán came in at number 41, ahead of. . . READ FULL STORY