Culture

Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman Pays Homage to her Native Honduras, Opens Cacao Market

Chocolatier and founder of MarieBelle New York (SoHo) Mariben Lieberman has a refined palate, a worldly perspective, and an extraordinary expertise in cacao as evidenced by her signature artisanal ganache, equisitely roasted coffee, and world-class Aztec Hot Chocolate.

Spain News: Former King Juan Carlos Allegedly Led Secret Life with German Aristocrat

According to a new book called “Final De Partida” (End Game) Juan Carlos,the ex-king of Spain, was leading a double life and having an affair with a German aristocrat for the last ten years of his reign.

Peru Protest: Month-Long Copper Mine Protest Has First Fatality After Police Opened Fire

A 61-year-old farmer named Victoriano Huayna has become the the first fatality of a month long protest against a Mexican-owned copper mining project in Peru.

Mexico News: Stolen Radioactive Material Found

Radioactive material that was stolen in Cardenas, Tabasco on April 13 was recovered on Wednesday. The small container of deadly material had been abandoned under a pedestrian bridge.

U.S. Navy Gives Cesar Chavez Funeral Honors 22 Years After His Death

When Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez passed away - 22 years ago to this day -- he didn't receive full graveside honors from the U.S. Navy at his memorial in California, but because of a fellow Navy sailor the past will change.

How 'Eat Mexico' Author Lesley Téllez Started Writing About Mexico City's Street Food

"Eat Mexico" a colorful and attractive cookbook authored by journalist, homecook and entrepreneur Lesley Téllez, tells the story of the antojitos, the street foods of Mexico City.

Slovenian Archaeologist Finds Lost Mayan City, Has Discovered More than 80 in Mexico

A Slovenian archaeologist named Ivan Šprajc has discovered the lost city of Lagunita, a Mayan city built circa 700 AD and mysteriously abandoned four centuries.

National Campaign Aims to Help Hispanic Students Gain Access to College Education Resources

¡Estudia, Hay Dinero! ("Study, There's Money!" or "There's Money to Study!"), a new national campaign provided by platform Univision Contigo, looks to connect Hispanic students to resources that will help make college education more accessible, and it will help to connect those students to financial aid options.

Venezuela's Migguel Anggelo Teams Up with Director David Drake, Releases 'La Casa Azul' [EXCLUSIVE]

If you could bottle the charisma and the talent of Venezuelan-born singer, dancer, artist and storyteller Migguel Anggelo, you'd get a taste of what it's like to open your senses, relish in the beauty of your surroundings, and most importantly have a no-holds-barred approach towards sharing your craft with the world.

Diosdado Cabello News: Head of Venezuela's Congress Suing News Outlets That Tied Him to Drug Trade

Diosdado Cabello, the head of Venezuela's congress, announced on Tuesday that he is suing several news outlets for publishing reports that tie him to the drug trade.

Drug Laws By Country: Ecuador Moves Towards Decriminalizing Drug Use

The South American nation of Ecuador is preparing to decriminalize the use of all drugs. The South American nation of Ecuador is preparing to decriminalize the use of all drugs.

Immigration Influx Leads to Better Understanding of Nonverbal Expressions: Study

Multicultural areas, particularly those without a shared language, tend to produce more individuals who efficiently rely on nonverbal expression of emotions to gauge what others are thinking because of large immigrant populations.

Junípero Serra, 18th Century Spanish Franciscan, to be First Hispanic Saint in U.S.

Junípero Serra, the 18th century Spanish Franciscan friar who founded a mission in Baja California and introduced Christianity to a majority of California, will be canonized by Pope Francis in the U.S. The Spanish Franciscan will be the first Hispanic saint in the U.S.

Pablo Neruda Death: Chilean Poet's Will Not Be Reburied Right Away

The exhumed body of Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda will not, as had previously been planned, be reburied this week.

Silicon Valley's Diversity Issues Being Addressed by Google

Google has called attention to the "unconscious bias" or "unintentional hiring discrimination" that's present in its own backyard, recognizing how its own lack of diversity has contributed to the overall absence of nonwhites and women in Silicon Valley. But, it aims to address that diversity issue.

How Chilean-American Director Andrea Meller Follows the Lives of Latina Voice-Over Actresses Who Dub 'Desperate Housewives' in Spanish (EXCLUSIVE)

Ever imagine what life would be like to live on Wisteria Lane, the backdrop of ABC's "Desperate Housewives?" Ever imagine what it would be like if the entire cast was Latina? Emmy-nominated filmmaker Andrea Meller, whose parents emigrated from Santiago, Chile, did just that, capturing the behind-the-scenes story of the Latina voice-over actresses who dub "Desperate Housewives" in Spanish.Emmy-nominated, New York-born, L.A. based filmmaker Andrea Meller, whose parents emigrated from Santiago, Chile did -- and she used her artistic license to capture the true, behind-the-scenes story of the Latina voice-over actresses who dub "Desperate Housewives" in Spanish.

Professor's Play "Luchadora" Addresses Latino Heritage, Culture and Family

Alvaro Saar Rios, assistant professor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, professional writer and performer, has written a new play that characterizes Latino heritage, culture and family. The staged performance accepts the challenge of telling closely-held Latino stories.

Mexico Reports Capture of Alleged Drug Cartel Leader

Mexican security officials stated that they have captured Jesus Salas Aguayo, the man who has been running the Juarez drug cartel after arrest of Vicente Carrillo Fuentes in 2014.

Julio Iglesias to Receive an Honorary Degree

Julio Iglesias will receive an honorary degree from Boston's Berklee College of Music next month at its commencement.

Convoy of Migrants Reaches Mexico City with Complaints

Around 200 participants traveling in a protest convoy of Central American migrants arrived in Mexico City on Saturday and commenced to file abuse complaints with the government's National Human Rights Commission.
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