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Five High-Paying Jobs for Latinos in the U.S.

Being employed is crucial for everyone's social integration, mental and physical health, self-realization and well-being. That's why it's important that every Latino should have a job. It enables them to get busy and focused in life. Employment also gives them the feeling of self-worth and respect. And above all, it paves the way for them to be financially stable while giving them the opportunity to buy everything they need.

Guatemala Mourns Tragic Death of Former Beauty Queen Helen Lopez Roblero

Helen Lopez Roblero, a former beauty queen of Guatemala, was shot dead in a tragic incident just before Christmas. She and her friends -- a woman and two men -- were enjoying a car ride when suddenly a gun yielding man opened fire on them on Dec. 17.

Palestinian Rioters Greet Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem With Rocks During Christmas

Several Palestinian rioters greeted the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal with a shower of rocks during his Christmas visit to Bethlehem.

A Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Defines Beauty: Sergio Alvarez

Calm. Cool. Collected. Plastic surgeon Sergio Alavarez counts on all of these qualities in the operating room. As a celebrity plastic surgeon, Alvarez knew early on he wanted to be in the operating room. His cardiologist father took him to see patients while still in elementary school.

Who in Latin America Spends the Most in Christmas Gifts?

This holiday season, Mexico cut back on Christmas spending. However, Peruvians outspent any other Latin Americans who partook in the Linio survey.

Christmas Dishes from Latin America

The following dishes will be made and enjoyed by Latinos all over the world during the holidays. Each Latin American country has dishes that are unique, but some foods that can cross borders and have even made it to the U.

A Latina Millennial At The Top of Her Game: Maria Velazquez-Sanclemente

Latino Millennials are blazing their career trails in paths that are uncommon from previous generations. This Instagram generation is also becoming well known for breaking the mold of what it means to be at the top of an industry.

SABOR: Personal Chef & Lifestyle Expert Bren Herrera Discusses Flan, Passion and Being Authentic

Bren Herrera, owner of the award-winning culinary blog of Flanboyant Eats, subsists on passion. The personal chef, life stylist, food blogger, television personality and queen of chic has developed a career by sticking to her passions, producing grand meals, and being authentic her most authentic self.

SALUD: CDC Study Finds Mexicans Less Likely To Take Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

The cholesterol health of Latinos, and in particular of Mexican-Americans, was the basis of a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Brief Brazilian WhatsApp Ban Shows How Essential Social Media Messaging Is, Boosts Telegram App by 1.5M Users

On the same day that investigators of the ISIS Paris attacks announced to CNN that the perpetrators used encrypted chat apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, to communicate under the radar of law enforcement, Brazil imposed -- and then subsequently rescinded -- a nationwide ban of WhatsApp for related reasons, at least officially.

WHAT'S NEXT: Pedro Espinoza's SmileyGo Blends 'Smarter' Business With Charity

Peruvian born wunderkind Pedro Espinoza was raised an entrepreneur from the start. But he also had a life-changing experience working with a charity in his youth, and wanted more of that feeling. With SmileyGo, a data-driven startup founded by Espinoza last year, he plans to bring both worlds together, streamlining the connections between big businesses and nonprofits.

ADHD Diagnoses Increases Among Girls, Hispanics: Report

Between 2003 and 2011, U.S. Children saw a 43 percent increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses. Those increases were chiefly pronounced among girls and non-white communities, particularly Hispanics.

Sling Latino Adds Univision Local Broadcasts, Hinting at Internet TV's Next Evolution

Sling TV just announced it has added local live broadcasts from Univision and UniMás to its Spanish-language OTT streaming service, Sling Latino. It's a first for the company and a sign of how it might evolve next.

Puerto Rican Duo Nina Sky Credit Sisterhood and Family for Success

Puerto Rican-born identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino -- known as Dance and R&B duo Nina Sky -- prove that the sky is the limit with their collaborations, independent projects, and countless successes. Their bond and commitment to family has helped to push them toward their dreams.

SABOR: Colombian-American Chef Ingrid Hoffmann Masters Art of Latin-Italian Fusion

Colombian-American television personality and restaurateur Ingrid Hoffmann is a sorceress in the kitchen, enhancing and elevating anything with a Latin twist. The chef has proven that with her latest endeavor, cultivating Latin-Italian fusion.

SABOR: Chef Michelle Bernstein Masters Art of Pop-up Resturant, Soulful Latin-Style Menus

Chef Michelle Bernstein, the Miami native and Latin-Jewish master of cuisine, has always been interested in food. A fan of layered flavored, minimalism and remarkable ingredients, Bernstein creates soulful Latin-style menus.

Startup KlowdTV Wades Into Crowded Latino Internet TV Market

While DirecTV and DISH have both leveraged their established pay-TV businesses to launch OTT (over-the-top) Internet streaming TV aimed at Latino audiences earlier this year, one year-old startup KlowdTV has decided to enter the fray by adding an assortment of 29 Spanish-language channels to its micro-bundle Internet TV selection.

Report Unveils Top Workplaces for Hispanics and Latinos

People en Español and Essence linked up with Fortune and Great Place to Work to choose which U.S. companies best met the needs of multicultural employees. Also, they learned which companies selected diversity as one of their top priorities and which offered the best environment for Hispanic employees, with regards to pride, atmosphere, rewards, communication and great bosses.

Harvard's Latino Students Express Frustrations Over Racial Issues, Demand Reform

Harvard's Latino students approached the school's president demanding reform and expressing frustrations over perceived inequalities, desired inclusivity of students of color and the visible absence of staff and faculty members of color.

Economic Future of Mexico, US Intertwined Due to US Latino Influence: Report

The economic future of Mexico is linked to the U.S., due greatly to the mounting influence of Latinos. However, to attain optimum economic and political success, Mexico has to acknowledge U.S. Latino excellence, particularly because of the political ties that exist between Mexico and the U.S.
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