Eduardo Verastegui Supports John McCain and Ban on Gay Marriage

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Chasing Papi star Eduardo Verastegui used to make us weak in the knees, but lately he' s just making us sick to our stomachs. The self-proclaimed conservative Catholic is not only voting for John McCain next month (his perogative, and we respect that), but he's also making a public statement against gay marriage by campaigning in favor of California's Proposition 8, which bans civil unions for homosexuals.

FEBRUARY: Vote for Latina's Cute Couple Of The Month!

Vote for the twosome you think should grace the pages of our February 2009 issue of the magazine now, then nominate your favorite adorable couple for next month. Just send an email to couples@latina.com with their full names, ages, city of residence, backgrounds, a great snapshot and 50 words on why there are just so darn cute. And, yes, you can nominate yourself! Check out the couples below & click here to vote!

Members of Pinochet's Infamous <i>Caravan of Death</i> Jailed by Chilean Supreme Court

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In 1973, Augusto Pinochet overthrew the government in Chile through a USA backed a military coup. Shortly thereafter, he formed a military committee nicknamed Caravan of Death. For years, these men, led by Gen Sergio Arellano Stark, traveled across the country eliminating anyone they saw as a threat to Pinochet's rule, mostly left-leaning activists or vocal opponents of the new dictatorship.

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This is the beach at Jade Mountain's sister resort, Anse Chastanet. It's worth the trek down the hill to enjoy the calm Caribbean Sea.
Norman Parrish

Find Yourself at St Lucia’s Jade Mountain

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If you’re anything like me, then your main objective when going on vacation is to chill as hard as you possibly can. You can’t fathom why people go away to, like, work. Climb what? Explore huh? No thanks. You’ll find me on the beach with a scandalous book on my lap, fruity alcoholic beverage in hand, and a “do not disturb” sign hanging around my neck. And while St.

Our Favorite Latino Holiday Traditions

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Does your family celebrate some unique traditions come Christmas time? Although many of these practices may seem silly, the holidays just wouldn’t feel the same with out them! Check out our round up of our favorite Latino Holiday traditions:

  • In Puerto Rico, children celebrate the festive Dia de los Reyes by placing hay under their beds to feed the hungry camels of the 3 Kings. We all know the real reason kids play along is because they know that there will be a present where the hay used to be the very next morning.
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