6 Things You Need to Know About the Brazilian Protests

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/18/2013 - 17:10 |

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If you haven't heard about the protests that have been taking place over in Brazil, then we're about to bring you up to speed. Here are 6 things you need to know about the demonstrations going on in Brazil:

1. The protests have been occurring over the past two weeks and these have been some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-1985 dictatorship. The protests were organized mostly by snowballing social media campaigns.

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Dimelo: Facebook Can't Ruin Your Marriage—Only You Can

By Pauline Campos0 | 06/18/2013 - 16:32

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Not too long ago, a friend brought up Facebook and how it was ruining her marriage. Remember, I'm the chick that keeps my iPhone in my bra so I can Instagram and update on the fly, so this was new territory. Was she getting too many Farmville requests from her beloved and she now wanted to unfriend him to protect her sanity?

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Texas Gov. Rick Perry Vetoes Funding for Mexican American Studies Center

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/18/2013 - 14:25 |

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Well, this is surely disappointing, chicas. Texas Gov. Rick Perry has decided to veto $1.5 million in funding that would have expanded the Center for Mexican American Studies at the University of Texas.

According to the Huffington Post, the veto dashed hopes for those who want to develop  the center into a full-fledged academic department.

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7-Eleven Stores Raided by Homeland Security for Human Smuggling

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/18/2013 - 14:20 |

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As many as 15 7-Eleven stores in New York and Virginia were raided by the Department of Homeland Security early Monday morning, according to HuffPost Business.

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Pedro Perluisi Says Puerto Rico's Commonwealth Status is "Root" of Problems

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/18/2013 - 11:46 |

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Puerto Rico's current commonwealth status has been a hot topic of debate for quite some time. Now Puerto Rico pro-statehood leader Pedro Pierluisi is saying that La Isla del Encanto's commonwealth status is “the root cause of the economic and social problems that impair quality of life on the island."

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After 50 Years, U.S. and Cuba Will Discuss Resuming Direct Mail

By Priscilla Rodriguez | 06/18/2013 - 09:45 |

After 50 Years, U.S. and Cuba Will Discuss Resuming Direct Mail
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It's been 50 years since direct mail between U.S. and Cuba was suspended. Now the two countries are set to resume discussion that could bring on the end of this suspension.

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