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Baja California Farm Workers Protest Low Pay & Working Conditions

Farm workers in the Mexican border state of Baja California have led a week of violent protests over low pay, abuses, and poor working conditions.

Graffiti Latin America: Colombia Capital Embraces Graffiti, Has More Than 5,000 Large Paintings

In Colombia the populist form of artistic expression is seeing an increase. Murals have long been a preferred way for Latin American artists to voice their political opinions, and right now in Colombia, Colombia is seeing an increase in the populist form of artistic expression, according to The Associated Press.

Cuba News: European Union and Cuba Push for Closer Ties

Mogherini, the highest-ranking EU official to visit communist Cuba for several years, expressed hope that the two sides could sign an agreement by the end of 2015.

Ozomatli, La Santa Cecilia Rock Out for Farmworkers' Rights, Students Declare Nationwide Boycott of Wendy's for Not Joining Fair Food Program [Photos]

This past weekend, thousands of students from around the country rocked out and rallied together in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Concert for Fair Food. Determined to be heard and get their point across, the students also used the stage as their platform to declare a nationwide student boycott of fast-food chain, Wendy's.

Mexico Captures Suspected Zetas Cartel Member Near Texas Border

Ramiro Perez Moreno, a suspected leader of the notorious Zetas drug cartel was captured early Monday in border city of Nuevo Laredo.

Peru News: At Least 37 Killed on Peru's Main Highway After Bus Drifted Into Opposite Lane

At least 37 people have been killed in a multiple pile-up in Peru when a bus drifted into the opposite lane.

Chileans Protest Promotion of Bishop Who Covered Up Abuse

Hundreds protested the naming of Juan Barros as bishop of the diocese of Osorno at the city's cathedral. Protesters said he had knowningly covered up for a priest who abused various teenagers.

Hijo del Perro Aguayo Death: Mexican Wrestler's Funeral Held

Hijo del Perro Aguayo (Pedro Aguayo Ramirez), the Mexican wrestler who died early Saturday morning from injuries suffered during a wrestling match in Tijuana last Friday night, has been laid to rest.

Argentine Archaeologists Trying to Determine If Ruined Buildings Were Once Nazi Hideouts

Researchers in northern Argentina have found German coins minted during World War Two in the ruins of a remote nature reserve.

Which State Has The Highest Latino High School Graduation Rate? The Answer Might Surprise You

Texas currently holds the highest graduation rates for Black and Hispanic high school students in the United States.

Peru Mummy Girl Update: Medical Scans Show Mummy Was Peruvian Girl Who Lived More Than Five Centuries Ago

Recent medical scans of the mummified remains of a young girl touring as part of exhibit at called “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition," belong to a girl who lived more than 500 years ago in Peru.

The Youthful Latino Consumer Population Has More Years of Effective Buying Power Than any Other Group

The "ambicultural" and youthful Latino consumer population has more years of effective buying power that any other consumer group, and Latinos are using that purchasing window to endorse brands that observe the nuances of their heritage and culture.

Spain Austerity Measures: Thousands Gather to Protest Spain's Budget Cutbacks in Madrid

On the eve of a crucial regional election in southern Spain, thousands of protesters took to a “march for dignity” in the city of Madrid.

Brazil Petrobras Scandal Update: Prosecutors Seek Tougher Anti-Corruption Laws

The top federal prosecutor's office (known as PGR) sent Congress proposals to stiffen penalties for corruption to up to 25 years in prison

The 10 Happiest Countries Are All in Latin America

Despite the economic instability, and the often dangerous political climate attached to nations like Venezuela and Colombia, the whole of Latin America is apparently a great place to experience everyday happiness.

Herbicide Used in US Anti-Drug Programs in Colombia Linked with Cancer - Report

The International Agency for Research on Cancer has reclassified the herbicide glyphosate, the world's most popular weed killer, as a carcinogen that poses a greater potential danger to industrial users than homeowners

Puerto Rico Drops Ban on Gay Marriage

Cesar Miranda, the Justice Secretary of Puerto Rico made an announcement on Friday that the government will take no measures restricting marriage to a bond between a man and a woman.

Theft Sours Shakira's 'Pies Descalzos' Colombian School Foundation's Latest Opening

Pop superstar Shakira’s latest school funded by her Colombian non-profit organization “Pies Descalzos” has been robbed.

Study: Latinos Without High School Diploma Tend to Earn More Than Other Groups, But Still Likely to be Poor

Ethnicity and race plays a role when it comes to poverty, wage gapes and low-income status. In addition to those factors, educational attainment, family structure, career access and childcare costs all affect how low-income and impoverished families fare in this nation.

Foreign-Born Latinos Less Likely to Visit Libraries, but Those Who Use the Library Value the Experience More Than Others

Nationwide, there are more than 17,000 public libraries and bookmobiles servicing 96 percent of the population, but foreign-born Latinos are least likely to utilize library services. That said, the foreign-born Latinos who visit the library greatly benefit from it, according to a new study.
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