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Brazil Touted as New Hot Spot for Foreign Brand Fashion Labels

Brazil touted as new hot spot for foreign brand fashion labels Brazil has become the new hot spot for foreign brands in fashion, evident at the most recent runway show in the country.

NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio and Fellow Democrats Head To Puerto Rico For Somos Conference

NYC Mayor De Blasio and NY Democrats head to Puerto Rico for Somos Conference. After the midterm elections, and a resounding win for the Republicans, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other New York Democrats head to Puerto Rico for the annual Somos Conference.

AT&T to Pay $2.5 Billion to Expand Into Mexico by Buying Iusacell

AT&T agrees to pay $2.5 billion to expand market into Mexico by buying Iusacell AT&T announced a $2. 5 billion acquisition that will make it the first ever company to span both the U.

The Black-Brown Divide: Conversations on Race and Blackness in Latin America and the U.S.

"We're all mixed" or "what is race?" is often asserted by many Latinos. However, race is apparent to those who are at the receiving end of disadvantage. This was something that was illuminated by scholars, activists and cultural representatives from Latino grassroots organizations gathered at the three-day AfroLatin@s Now: Race Counts! Conference, which took place at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in late October.

Puerto Rican-American Author Anjanette Delgado Talks Her New Book, Explains Difference Between "Latino" & "Hispanic"

Puerto Rican-American author Anjanette Delgado wanted to know how and why love turns into hate when she wrote "The Clairvoyant of Calle Ocho." The question was formed when she was being raised by her mother and an abusive and sadistic father in a Puerto Rican "caserío" and it persisted even after she, her sister and her mother escaped to New York City during the late 1970s.

Latin Social Media Roundup: Salma Hayek and Adriana Barraza Get Their Activism On

Taking a look at Latino celebrities on social media this week, actresses Salma Hayek and Adriana Barraza are out saving the world one step at a time.

Miss Bumbum 2014: Brazil Competition Narrowed Down to 15 Contestants; See Who's Still In

After weeks of voting, the contestants of Brazil's Miss Bumbum contest have been narrowed down.

Hispandering: Latino/Hispanic Market Targeted by Offensive, Insensitive Ad Campaigns

Hispandering, to some, happens to be media that's curated specifically for Latino/Hispanic consumption, to make products more desirable and "digestible" for the selected niche audience. To others, the recess marketing term is an aggressive tactic, charged with somewhat offensive content and an intention to conquer the monolithic Latino market.

Frank's RedHot Sauce Buffalo Wings Gaining Traction With U.S. Latinos

How do you spice up your life?For Christian Ortiz, Senior Brand Manager for Frank's RedHot, who spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview, it's his passion for both his Guatemalan and American cultures, American football and Latin American fútbol -- and of course a dash of Frank's RedHot sauce!

Guatemala Communicates with the Dead Through World-Renown, Colorful Kite Festival on All Saints Day (Dia de Todos Santos) [VIDEO]

Around the world people mourn for their loved ones who have passed through quiet prayer, sacred rituals or celebrations. On Nov. 1 during All Saints Day (Dia de Todos Santos), Guatemala City, Guatemala, residents transformed parts of their country into "the land of colors" with enormous kites, otherwise known as giant Barriletes, that filled the sky and communicated with the dead.

Guerrero Governor Says Missing Students May Still Be Alive

A week after the governor of a Mexican state, where 43 students disappeared after a day of violence, resigned, the acting governor has said there may be signs the students are alive.

First New Catholic Church in Cuba in 55 years Signals Change for Cuban Government

New church in Cuba after 55 years signals change for Catholic relations A parish in Tampa has made history by being permitted to build the first new Catholic church on Cuba in 55 years, the church announced Oct.

Slovenian Archaeologist Ivan Šprajc Finds Two New Ancient Mayan Ruins

Slovenian archaeologist uncovers unique findings in Mayan cities A Slovenian archaeologist has found three sites of ancient Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula this year and last, prompting the media to dub him the real-life Indiana Jones.

“Border-Hoppers” with Skimpy Ponchos: How Not to be Racist and Sexist This Halloween

“Border-hoppers” with skimpy ponchos, sexy geishas with tight kimonos, flirty Indian chiefs with tall headdress and bootylicious “sistah” with bamboo earrings will all be worn by the racially insensitive and closed-minded this Halloween. Also, wearers of these outfits often happily paint their faces brown and black, in a “harmless” attempt to represent someone from a different ethnicity or race.

New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera Talks World Series 2014, Humble Beginnings As He Lends Support to Ronald McDonald House New York During Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Trading Day [Exclusive]

On Thursday, New York Yankees' legendary pitcher Mariano Rivera proved that in retirement, he's still on top of his game, but this time around his incredible cut fastballs are coming from a philanthropic direction as he lent his support to Ronald McDonald House New York during Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Trading Day, where former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's global agency brokerage business helped raise money for 14 charitable organizations in New York, London and Hong Kong.

Sandra Cisneros, Author of "The House on Mango Street," Creates Dia de los Muertos Altar at the Smithsonian to Honor her Mother

Sandra Cisneros, the acclaimed Mexican-American author, has created an instillation in the tradition of Dia de los Muertos to celebrate and honor her deceased mother, Elvira Cordero Cisneros, at the Smithsonian National American History Museum.

Day of the Dead 2014: Check Out Sugar Skulls, Cooking Classes and More at These NYC Events and Activities

Dia de Los Muertos has made its way to America, and there are plenty of events going on in New York to celebrate the Latino holiday.

History of Mexico's Dia de Los Muertos: Traditions Also Enjoyed in Colombia, Nicaragua, Honduras and the US

Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in Mexico, as well as other parts of Latin America and the United States.

Miss BumBum Contest 2014: Contestant Disqualified for Hacking Voting System

Livia Santos says that organizers knew what she was doing before she was eliminated. A Miss Bumbum contestant has been disqualified for trying to cheat the system.

Lila Quintero Weaver, Author of Graphic Memoir "Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White" Explores Identity, Mysteries of Creativity

Buenos Aires, Argentina was home to author-illustrator Lila Quintero Weaver until age five, when she and her family immigrated to a small town in Alabama during 1961, in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt. "Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White" is an ode to the staying power of that family history and recognition that the ability to read and manipulate language is an "amazing privilege."
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