Educator José-Luis Orozco on keeping culture alive with the kids

Educator José-Luis Orozco on keeping culture alive with the kids Legendary singer-educator José-Luis Orozco moved to the United States at 19 to find his own version of the American dream and soon realized that his calling was to keep Latino culture alive through children’s songs and literature.

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022

Puerto Rico aims to become fully bilingual by 2022 The governor of Puerto Rico is trying to do what more than a century of American citizenship has failed to accomplish: make Puerto Ricans fluent in English.

Cuba reportedly considering easing travel controls

Cuba reportedly considering easing travel controls After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions.

US won’t pursue charges against border agent in shooting death of Mexican teen across border

US won’t pursue charges against border agent in shooting death of Mexican teen across border Federal prosecutors said Friday there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges against a U.S. Border Patrol agent in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Mexican national in 2010.

Alabama immigration law opponents file complaint with Mexican government, say HB 56 violates NAFTA

Alabama immigration law opponents file complaint with Mexican government, say HB 56 violates NAFTA The SEIU continued its fight against Alabama immigration law HB 56 on Monday by filing a complaint with the Mexican Department of Labor, calling the law discriminatory and in violation of NAFTA.

The perfect dance show, plus Ana Tijoux’s new video (Video)

The perfect dance show, plus Ana Tijoux’s new video (Video) If you don't move to this mix from Angola, Argentina, Colombia and New York, we pronounce you dead.

Wal-mart in Mexico – who corrupted whom?

Wal-mart in Mexico – who corrupted whom? The subsidiary of Wal-mart that oversees the Mexico-based stores was more than willing to make payoffs to local officials in order to get the building permits necessary for all those structures.

Immigration from Mexico to U.S. comes to standstill

Immigration from Mexico to U.S. comes to standstill The historic wave of migration from Mexico to the United States, which over four decades brought 12 million immigrants to the country, has come to a standstill.

‘Una Noche’ actors from Cuba flee during film’s Tribeca Festival premiere

‘Una Noche’ actors from Cuba flee during film’s Tribeca Festival premiere The Tribeca Film Festival premiere of "Una Noche," a film about three Cuban teens trying to escape the Communist island nation for a better life in the U.S., was marred by the disappearance of two of the film's lead stars.

First photos of Colombia escort in explosive Secret Service hooker scandal

First photos of Colombia escort in explosive Secret Service hooker scandal The Daily News published the first photos of the Colombian call girl whose encounter with a cheapskate Secret Service agent set off the agency’s worst sex scandal.

Obama: US, Colombia trade deal a ‘win’ (Video)

Obama: US, Colombia trade deal a ‘win’ (Video) President Barack Obama is praising the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia, saying it includes protections for workers and the environment that will serve as a "win" for both countries.

Mexico: Roller derby chicas rule (Video)

Mexico: Roller derby chicas rule (Video) Roller Derby, a manic combat sport on wheels, is taking off in Mexico. It has become especially popular among girls, who are attracted by the action, the fashion and the girl gang camaraderie.

Obama looks to Americas summit to lift Latino support

Obama looks to Americas summit to lift Latino support U.S. President Barack Obama takes his re-election campaign to Colombia this weekend, using the Summit of the Americas as a platform to tout his trade record and convince millions of Hispanic voters back home he cares about the region.

Hugo Chavez cancer: Venezuela president in Cuba for more treatment

Hugo Chavez cancer: Venezuela president in Cuba for more treatment Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez flew back to Cuba late Saturday for another round of radiation therapy, telling his countrymen that he has faith a "miracle" will help him survive cancer.

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