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Gabriel Garcia Marquez Books: First Edition of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" Stolen in Colombia

A first edition of Garcia Marquez's masterpiece "One Hundred Years of Solitude" has been stolen, prompting Colombian police to search for the valuable book.

Cinco de Mayo Food, Traditions, Party Ideas: How to Celebrate in Your Own Home

Some people are celebrating this year's Cinco de Mayo with festivities around their neighborhoods while others are throwing their own fiesta.

Cinco De Mayo 2015 Denver: 5 Ways You Can Celebrate in Denver

Cinco de Mayo is here and if you happen to be in Denver there are plenty of places to relax and revel in the Mexican Holiday.

Cinco De Mayo 2015 History, Facts: Learn More About the Mexican Holiday

May 5 is actually the anniversary of the battle of Puebla, which took place is 1861. In the battle, Mexican liberal forces defeated an occupying French army and its Mexican conservative allies.

Hispanic Millennials' Food & Beverage Preferences Driven by Familial Heritage, Whether They Believe it or Not

The second largest Hispanic cohort living in the U.S. are Hispanic Millennials, which is why it's important to understand their motivations when it comes to purchasing and food, beverage and alcohol consumption. According to a new study, Latinos are independent shoppers and they spend more money on groceries than other groups.

Cinco De Mayo 2015 NYC Festivals, Parties, Schedule & Location: Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the 5 Boroughs

Many different locations for the holiday festivities in New York City. Cinco De Mayo is in full swing across the country and in NYC, the parties are just getting started.

Cinco De Mayo 2015 NYC: Five Can’t-Miss Parties & Festivals You Should Go To

As far away as New York is from the border, you really wouldn’t know it by all the ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Cuba News: Fidel Castro’s Former Bodyguard Claims the Cuban Leader Leads a 'Corrupt Secret Life'

After spending almost 17 years by his side, 66-year-old Juan Reinaldo Sanchez revealed Fidel Castro's alleged "double life" he discovered while serving as the Cuban leader's bodyguard.

Jeb Bush's Unofficial Presidential 2016 Campaign Shows Significant Focus on the Latino Community

Potential presidential candidate Jeb Bush is reaching out to the Latino community. He spoke in fluent Spanish at a conference this week, CBS Local reports according to AP.

Presidential Candidates 2016: Which Candidates Speak Spanish?

In the upcoming presidential race it is obvious that voters are going to want to go for the candidate who understands all the issues, but, with roughly 54 million Latinos calling the U.S. home, it would be prudent for any serious candidate to understand Spanish as well.

Colombian Grandmother Graduates From College at 79

The phrase “It’s never too late to learn” seems like a worn out cliche -- that is until you come up against someone like Rosa Salgado, a 79-year-old grandmother who moved to Miami from Colombia in 1995 and graduated this Saturday from Miami Dade College with honors, earning her associate of arts degree in education.

Mexico Drug War: Jalisco, New Generation Dug Cartel, Shows Increasing Strength

Analysts have observed that the recent violence in Western Mexico that resulted in seven dead people and a forced down a military helicopter may have all been a way that the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel, used to display its increasing power

Amnesty International Pushes Paraguay to Allow an Abortion for 10 Year Old Victim of Rape

Due to a Paraguayan law which bans abortions except in cases where the pregnancy will endanger the life of the mother, a 10-year-old girl who was impregnated by her stepfather will not be allowed to get an abortion.

May Day in Venezuela: President Maduro to Raise Minimum Wage Once Again

President Nicolas Maduro has raised Venezuela's minimum wage for the second time this year. He gave housing to a woman who threw a mango at him last week, and now President Nicolas Maduro has further ingratiated himself to the economically burdened people of his country by raising Venezuela's minimum wage for the second time this year.

Death on the Job More Likely for U.S. Latinos and Immigrants Than Other Groups - Report

"Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect," a newly published report, found that U.S. Hispanic/Latino workers are 18 percent more likely to be killed on the job than workers of any other racial/ethnic group. Furthermore, immigrants face greater risk.

Sling TV Adds Two Latino Add-Ons: One for Sports, One for Movies, Telenovelas

Each add-on pack can be purchased for $5 per month Sling TV launched two Latino add-on packs to their core package Friday. These two add-ons, one for sports and one for movies and telenovelas, will cost an additional $5 per month, in addition to the $20 per month core package, according to an emailed press release from Sling TV.

Hot Sauce Expo Hall of Famer Chip Hearn Brings Latin Flavors to the U.S.

"I fell into a burning ring of fire, I went down, down, down as the flames went higher. And it burns, burns, burns. The ring of fire, the ring of fire." - Johnny CashThe legendary Johnny Cash knew a lot about fire and its blazing burn, but if he had the chance to attend this year's Third Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo in Brooklyn, he'd most likely pen a new tune for the array of burning flavors that are worthy of a hit song.

Hispanic Millennials' Shopping Preferences, Attitudes and Behaviors Unveiled in New Research

Sensis Agency and ThinkNow Research unveiled grounding breaking key research findings, which gauge Hispanic Millennials' shopping preferences, attitudes and behaviors.

Mexico Arrests New York Prostitution Ring Suspect

U.S. officials have announced that they have joined with Mexican authorities to arrest Paulino Ramirez-Granados, a man who is known to be one the leaders of a forced-prostitution ring that operated in the New York City area.

Obama Keeps Promise to Slow Immigrant Deportations

Although President Barack Obama has yet to deliver on his campaign pledge to push through immigration legislation, he has however met his promise to slow down the deportations of immigrants.
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