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Latino's React to Obama Post-Election

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Hispanics Have Mixed Reactions to Obama

By Mariela Rosario | 11/04/2010 - 18:00 | 1 Comment

In an election-eve poll published by Latino Decisions, it appears Latinos were split about President Barack Obama's performance thus far.

For the survey, Latino Decisions questioned 3,200 voters in eight key states. When asked if they approved of Obama's handling of immigration...

The Rise of Women in Power in Latin America

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The Rise of Women in Power in Latin America

By Fox News Latino | 11/04/2010 - 15:50 | 0 Comments

When Dilma Rousseff was elected to become the President of Brazil earlier this week, Latin America's most populated and wealthy nation confirmed a powerful regional trend. As...

Susana Martinez

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POLL: Are You Excited About Susana Martinez's Election Win?

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 15:00 | 11 Comments

Susana Martinez made history yesterday, becoming the first ever Latina governor elect of a state in the U.S. But not everyone is excited. Martinez was a Tea Party darling and her ultra-conservative stance has some people refraining from celebrating her historical accomplishment.

We want to know what you think:

Chilean Miner Running in NYC Marathon This Weekend

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Chilean Miner Running in NYC Marathon This Weekend

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Rescued Chilean miner Edison Peña will compete in the ING New York Marathon on November 7. Against all odds, the miner managed to stay in shape while he was trapped underground by running three to five miles everyday through the tunnels. His fellow miners nicknamed him "the Runner" after witnessing his daily ritual.

After hearing how running helped...

Early Voting Up by 13% Among Latinos

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The Latino Vote: Did We Make a Difference?

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

Contrary to popular belief, Latinos did, in fact, turn out to vote yesterday. In fact, we made a big difference in key races in California, Nevada and Florida.

Marco Rubio, who won the Republican primary for Florida's senate seat by galvanizing an angry Tea Party base in the southern state, held onto his momentum from the primaries to emerge...

New Mexico's Susana Martinez: Our First Latina Governor

New Mexico's Susana Martinez Elected the First Latina Governor in the U.S.

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 12:00 | 15 Comments

Susana Martinez of New Mexico is the first Latina governor in the United States, beating incumbent Gov. Bill Richardson's handpicked successor, Diane Denish with 54% of the vote.

We wanted to find out more about this woman who just made history. Here's what we found out about Martinez:

Who is she?...

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Latino Political Firsts

By Stacey Rivera | 11/03/2010 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

With Susana Martinez being elected the first Latina governor in the history of the United States and ...

2010 Election Results: What They Mean for You

By Mariela Rosario | 11/03/2010 - 00:00 | 0 Comments

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