13Apr2012
Why Do Spanish-Language Media Still Use the Term "Negro"?
El Tiempo Latino
Each ethnic and racial group in society enjoys the right to define itself in a dignified manner. But one unfortunate exception exists in the Washington, D.C. Latino community. Spanish-language newspapers continue to refer to Latinos of African descent by the despicable term of "Negro."

13Apr2012
Social Media Impacting Mexican Presidential Contest
New America Media
Social media websites like Facebook, Twitter and Youtube are upending Mexico's presidential race. What only months ago had seemed like a foregone conclusion – a victory for the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) - is no longer a sure bet.

13Apr2012
Mexican Senate Ratifies Trans-Boundary Oil Deal with U.S.
EFE
Mexico's Senate on Thursday approved an agreement with the United States to jointly explore and develop oil and natural gas reserves straddling their maritime border in the Gulf of Mexico.

13Apr2012
AMLO to Retain Economic Policies
The News
Progressive Movement presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) said that if he wins the election, he will keep macroeconomic policy on its current course and will respect the autonomy of the Bank of Mexico.

13Apr2012
World Economic Forum on LatAm Will Convene a Record Number of Participants
Exchange Magazine
The seventh World Economic Forum on Latin America will take place in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on 16-18 April 2012. The meeting will convene a record number of participants for this regional gathering, with close to 900 top regional and global leaders from 70 nations.

13Apr2012
Moderate 5.7 Quake Rattles Mexico: USGS
Agence France-Presse
A moderate 5.7-magnitude earthquake rattled Mexico on Friday, the latest in a series of temblors to hit the country in recent weeks, according to the US Geological Survey.

13Apr2012
Pena Thanks Ex-President Fox for Support
El Corregidor de Queretaro
Former president Vincente Fox said early this week that although his heart was with his friend, National Action Party candidate Josefina Vazquez Mota, only a miracle would allow her to win the election, and predicted victory for Pena Nieto.

13Apr2012
Hispanics Flock to Social Media, but Stingy with Personal Data
EFE
Hispanics show a greater enthusiasm than other groups for social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Google+, but are more reluctant to share personal information, according to a study released Thursday.


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