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Why Are Brazilians So Obsessed With NYC?

By Celia Fernandez | 05/27/2013 - 09:13 | 0 Comments

Results from the New York’s official tourism board show that  the number of Brazilians visitors has increased by 364.2 percent since 2006. Crazy, right? Jumping from 112,000 Brazilian visitors to more than 826,000, seems Brazil has New York-fever. With thousands of places to go it’s no wonder Brazilians are flocking to such a unique and magical city...

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TK Things You Would (Mostly Always) Find In a Latin Bodega

10 Things You Will (Almost Always) Find In a Latin Bodega

By Amaris Castillo | 05/15/2013 - 16:31 | 0 Comments

Bodega. Colmado. Latin market. Whatever your preferred term is, I'm sure you have probably frequented a Latin grocery store at some point in your life.

For as long as I can remember, my father Freddy Castillo has worked in a bodega (and he currently owns one). As a young girl, I loved hanging out in them with my younger brother;...

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9/11 Heroes

Latinas in the Line of Fire on 9/11: A Look Back

By Latina Staff | 09/11/2012 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

Eleven years after the tragic attacks, we are honoring Latina heroes who gave their all to help victims of 9/11. In the December 2001 issue of Latina, we spoke to seven extraordinary women who acted with courage, compassion, and hoped to help others on that historical day. We will never forget.

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Ricky Martin at the 2007 Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City

Celebs Show Pride at Past Puerto Rican Day Parades

By Sugey Palomares | 06/08/2012 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

Known as the largest parade in New York City, the Puerto Rican Day Parade attracts over two million spectators a year and transforms the city streets into an epicenter of island pride. Colorful flags will adorn Fifth Avenue and 44th Street all the way up until 79th Street this Sunday, June 10th. We are celebrating by taking a look at our favorite celebs...

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5 Must-See Movies at the Tribeca Film Festival

By Jesus Trivino | 04/18/2012 - 17:26 | 0 Comments

The NYC Tribeca Film Festival kicks off its 11th year tonight. The revered festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, will run from through April 29. Latina favorite Rosario Dawson will serve as judge in the TAA Creative Promise Award—Narrative category along with Cuba Gooding, Jr., Mekhi...

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Star Tracker: La La Anthony, Mariah Carey, Eva Longoria, and more!
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Star Tracker: La La Anthony, Mariah Carey, Eva Longoria, and more!

By Amaris Castillo | 10/28/2011 - 12:30 | 0 Comments

— Our cover girl La La Anthony shared some of her fave food spots recently with The Hollywood Reporter. The 32-year-old...

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10 Things Every Latina Needs to Know about Occupy Wall Street
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10 Things Every Latina Should Know About Occupy Wall Street

By Viviana Hurtado | 10/19/2011 - 15:00 | 0 Comments

We're sure you've heard of the Occupy Wall Street movement that began almost 2 months ago in downtown Manhattan and has since spread nationally, and in some cases even globally. We just found out that some citizens down in Puerto Rico got in on the act, which got us thinking: What do we really know about this protest?

  1. ¿Qué?:...

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9/11 Heroes

Latinas in the Line of Fire on 9/11: A Look Back

By Latina Staff | 09/11/2011 - 10:00 | 0 Comments

In the December 2001 issue of Latina, we spoke to the seven extraordinary women who
acted with courage, compassion and hope to help others on 9/11. Here, we remember
those Latina heroes.

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