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Ingrid Betancourt Requests Compensation from Colombia for Kidnapping

By Mariela Rosario | 07/15/2010 - 14:00 | 3 Comments

Ingrid Betancourt announced recently that she presented a request for conciliation to the government of Colombia. Betancourt, who was kidnapped while campaigning for the presidency of Colombia in 2002, was freed with 14 other...

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Spain Wins the World Cup!

By Mariela Rosario | 07/12/2010 - 10:00 | 7 Comments

Spain won the 2010 FIFA World Cup yesterday, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in extra time. The winning goal was scored by Andres Iniesta, who removed his jersey to reveal a white t-shirt that read: "...

Why You'll Love the New iPhone 4

By Chris Hermosilla | 07/10/2010 - 10:00 | 2 Comments

Apple’s slick iPhone 4, the newest version of the popular smartphone, is selling out in stores; but we scored one, put it to the test and found that it’s perfect for the Latina who loves staying connected online. A recent study found that more U.S. Latinas are using social media than ever, but most of what we find lacks a sense of community and content aimed specifically at...

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U.S. Justice Department Sues Arizona

By Mariela Rosario | 07/07/2010 - 14:00 | 2 Comments

Yesterday, the United States Justice Department officially filed suit against the state of Arizona, charging that the new laws conflict with federal immigration enforcement efforts. S.B. 1070, signed by Gov. Jan Brewer in April and set to go into effect on July 29, gives police the power to stop anyone they have "reasonable suspicion" to...

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Maria Conchita Alonso: "Oliver Stone is Hugo Chavez's Minister of Propaganda!"

By Mariela Rosario | 07/06/2010 - 17:00 | 2 Comments

Oliver Stone's new documentary South of the Border has generated a lot of controversy since it hit theaters two weeks ago. NY Times journalist Stephen Holden called the film “a provocative, if...

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LULAC Organizing Voces Unidas por America Concert

By Alice Taranto | 07/06/2010 - 12:56 | 3 Comments

The imminent enforcement of the SB 1070 legislation that was passed a few months ago in Arizona has Latinos mobilizing all over the country. Now the community is responding in a big way with the Voces Unidas por America Concert being held on Saturday, July 17.

This...

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The Immigration Crisis: Stay Informed, Get Involved

By Alice Taranto | 07/02/2010 - 11:40 | 0 Comments

Yesterday President Obama made the first major speech of his presidency regarding the immigration issue currently facing the country.

Before a select crowd at American University in Washington, D.C., the president endorsed the notion that what makes the country great are the individual cultures and customs that create one unified America. To deny the...

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Poll: Who Do You Want to See in the World Cup Finals?

By Yuliana Gomez | 06/30/2010 - 13:00 | 0 Comments

World Cup fever continues in the Latina offices!

In a recent meeting, we discussed the refereeing debacle (did it cost Mexico the game?), the hot factor of our favorite teams (stay tuned for some pictures later this week!) and our dream matchup for the final...

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