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Hispanicize Week 2015 Schedule: Univision to Provide Multimedia Coverage, Channel's TV Stars to Co-Host Miami, Florida Event [Watch]

Hispanicize 2015 announced Wednesday that Univision Communications Inc. will provide multimedia coverage of the sixth annual Hispanicize Week 2015 that kicks off in March.

Alberto Nisman Iran Report: Dead Argentina Prosecutor Drafted Arrest Warrant for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Foreign Minister Before Death

Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, the man who officially accused high ranking government off's Aicials of covering up an Iranian connection to the 1994 car bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires, had drafted an arrest warrant for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner before dying on Jan. 19.

UNESCO Chief Condemns Murder of Mexico Journalist Moisés Sánchez Cerezo and Japan ISIS Beheading Video Victim Kenji Goto

The United Nations has formally denounced the murders of Moisés Sánchez Cerezo, a Mexican journalist recently found killed weeks after his disappearance, and Kenji Goto, a Japanese freelancer assassinated by Islamist extremists in Syria.

Dish's Sling TV Partners with Univision, As Battle Over Online Latino Viewers Begins

The battle for the cord-cutting, Internet savvy Latino viewer is heating up, as DISH network's Sling TV announced this week it would be adding Univision Spanish-language content to its live and on-demand Internet TV lineup.

Nicaragua's Sugarcane Harvesters are Dying From Chronic Kidney Disease, and Here's Why

"Under Cane," a short documentary captured by photographer and filmmaker Ed Kashi for La Isla Foundation, showed the lives of numerous individuals touched by the disease that killed thousands, particularly in Nicaragua. More than 20,000 individuals, mostly male, have died from chronic kidney disease after working on the fields. Said to be an epidemic, the disease is spreading rabidly among sugarcane harvesters.

Pope Francis Names El Salvador Archbishop Oscar Romero a Martyr After Years of Debate

Pope Francis had officially decreed that Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, a man who was killed in 1980 because of his Catholic faith, is now a martyr.

"Meatless Mondays:" Why U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas Is Urging People to go Meat-less and How It Can Impact Global Climate Change, Your Health & Waistline

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), who represents California's 29th Congressional District, and his staff are on a meat-less mission.

McDonald's Tries to Break Mexico Tradition, Reportedly Says Burritos, Not Tamales, Should Be Eaten on Día de la Candelaria

For Dia de la Candelaria (Candlemas Day), Mexicans commemorate the day the Virgin Mary presented baby Jesus to the church by eating tamales, but McDonald's tried to break with the Feb. 2 tradition.

Caribbean Series 2015 Schedule, Teams & Preview: Mexico Looks to Defend Title, Venezuela Beats Puerto Rico

The 2015 Caribbean Series has begun. Numerous Latin American territories are competing in this year's baseball competition. Latin Post breaks down the history of the tournament and previews this year's squads.

The National Latino Children's Institute Launches Seatbelt Safety Campaign for Latino Drivers and Passengers

"Hagalo por su familia, ¡abróchese el cinturón!" (Do it for your family, buckle up!") is a new campaign targeting Latino drivers and passengers, to change the outcome for drivers and passengers who travel hastily in their automobiles.

Abortion Facts: Chile President Michelle Bachelet Moves to End Abortion Ban

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has announced plans to end a total ban on abortions in her country.

Mexican Drug War: Blogger Anonymously Reports on Mexico Cartels's Roadblocks, Abductions & Shootouts

Mexican journalists face the very real threat of death from drug cartels who do not wish to be reported on. This, coupled with a lack of faith in what increasingly appears to be a corrupt police force, has led one citizen of Tamaulipas, one of Mexico’s most violent states, to take up the mantle of the media and start reporting on all drug related activity.

Thousands Lose Homes, Unable to Communicate as Intense Rains Cause Flooding & Mudslides to Spread in Peru

Flooding and mudslides have spread, due to Sunday’s intense rains, to the Peruvian regions of Ancash, Cuzco, Huanuco and Pasco.

Super Bowl XLIX: A Brief History of the Super Bowl’s Hispanic Market Advertisements & How the NFL Embraces Its Latino Base

While reactions to the "It's Beautiful" commercial resulted in many American rearing their ugly head, brand marketers know that they must continue to pander to the multicultural consumers, particularly Hispanic. Brands like Toyota, who refused the one-size-fit-all "total" market approach, will likely champion those who choose not to cater to the booming market. And, networks like Fox Deportes has embraced Spanish-language segments that are culturally intelligent and have winning witt.

Podemos Political Party: Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Sabroso Super Bowl Dishes: Here's How to Add Some Latin Flavor to Classic Finger Foods

The Super Bowl demands small bites; and aside from the decided winning team at the end evening, finger foods are the obvious, unopposed champions of Super Bowl Sunday. And though bar food, i.e. wings and things, may seem very American, a Latin twist can be exactly what Super Bowl XLVII ordered.

Super Bowl Flashback: 5 Greatest Super Bowl Moments by Latino Football Players [Watch]

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year. Players from all facets of life take the field for one shining moment to crown a champion. Latin Post.com takes a look some of the best Hispanic players in the championship game over the years.

SABOR: Chef Aarón Sánchez Shares Super Bowl 2015 Recipes, Says 'Deflate-Gate' Can Happen in the Kitchen, Too

Chef Aarón Sánchez has gotten many touchdowns when it comes to his inventive spins on classic Latin cuisine that ups the ante on high-quality flavor and he's doing it again, but this time it's for Super Bowl 2015. Sánchez shared his Tabasco-infused recipes for the Super Bowl in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

Disney Junior 'Sofia the First' Cast: New Character Elena of Avalor to Be First Latina Disney Princess, Bring Hispanic 'Culture and Traditions' [Pic]

For the first time ever, Disney will debut a young and stunning Latina princess. For the first time ever, Disney will debut a young and stunning Latina princess.

World Economic Forum 2015 Reveals Challenges Ahead for Latin America: Eric Schmidt Talks Internet in Davos, Switzerland

This week, the World Economic Forum got together in Davos, Switzerland to discuss economic, environmental and other issues around the world. Latin America could face some tough times in the near future as the area has been partially dependent on foreign savings. According to notes from the World Economic Forum, soon less savings will be available.
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