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Some Latin Americans' Easter Celebrations Are a Little More Intense Than Your Average Egg Hunt

This year’s Latin American Easter rituals are being dutifully observed in some serious ways.
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CBS 'Recipe Rehab' Host Evette Ríos Explains Connection Between Flavor, Cultural Traditions

When it comes to lifestyle, food, crafts, interior design, or even creating "Egg-cellent" Easter do-it-yourself craft tips with the Easter Bunny by her side on TODAY, Evette Ríos is your lady
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MLB: Keep Your Eyes on These 10 Latino Players as 2015 Baseball Season Nears

The 2015 Major League Baseball season is quickly draw nearing opening day. Latin Post lists 10 Latin American born players you should keep an eye on this season in various positions across the league.

Christina Milian, Catalina Sandino Moreno & JD Pardo to Heat Up Hulu's 'East Los High'

"East Lost High" is adding some impressive additions to it's already Daytime Emmy-nominated cast, not only is singer/actress Christina Milian been added, but the popular Hulu original series is welcoming Oscar-nominated actress Catalina Sandino Moreno and Revolution's JD Pardo.

Hulu Original Latino Series 'East Los High' Receives Three Daytime Emmy Nominations

On Wednesday, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations, which included three Daytime Emmy nominations for the "wildly popular teen drama," "East Los High." As if that news wasn't stellar enough, Latina actresses, Vannessa Vasquez and Daniella Vega have also been nominated for "Best Actress for New Approaches to a Drama Series" for their portrayals of Camila Barrios and Ceci Camay.
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Hugo Chavez Death: Former Leader's Daughter Makes UN Debut, Says She's There 'to Learn'

Maria Gabriela Chavez, the favorite daughter of the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, has become her country’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.
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Argentina's Juan Pablo di Pace on Channeling His Inner Faith to Portray Jesus in NBC's 'A.D. The Bible Continues' (EXCLUSIVE)

For Argentina's Juan Pablo di Pace, portraying Jesus, the 'Messiah' for NBC's "A.D. The Bible Continues" in the middle of the Moroccan desert transformed into the city of Jerusalem, was a true test of not only his acting skills, but his faith in God -- and ultimately in himself.

‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ Exec Producer Mark Burnett Says ‘This Is an Epic Series!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

For Hollywood power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the executive producers of the NBC primetime series "A.D. The Bible Continues," this is going to be an Easter of "epic" proportions.
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Detained Mothers Host Hunger Strike in Texas Detention Center

The Karnes Family Detention Camp, in Karnes City, Texas, is home to a Holy Week hunger strike being demonstrated by 40 mothers who are protesting the detainment of their children as they await their asylum and immigration hearings, according to advocates.
Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela News 2015: Government Fires Employees for Refusing to Sign Manifesto

Venezuelans have been getting in line to add their signatures to a manifesto railing against the Obama administration's recent decision to sanction seven Venezuelan officials over alleged human rights abuses that occurred during last year’s anti-government protests.But some Venezuelans say they are being coerced into signing.
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United States Signs Agreement with Mexico, Ecuador, and Philippines to Improve Immigrant Union Efforts

In an effort to establish outreach programs designed to inform immigrants of their rights regarding U.S.-related labor organizing, The federal government has signed agreements with Mexico, Ecuador, and the Philippines.
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Evo Morales Fires Defence Minister Over Controversial 'Sea Belongs to Bolivia' Vest

Bolivian President Evo Morales has fired his Defence Minister Jorge Ledezma for wearing insensitive attire. On a humanitarian trip made to deliver drinking water to a flood-ravaged region of Chile, Ledezma for wore a vest that bore a logo that made reference to Bolivia's claim to a section of coastline that it lost to Chile in a 19th-Century war.
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'Polio-Like' Strain Could be Linked to Mystery Respiratory Illnesses, Causing Paralysis in Children

The highly contagious paralysis-inducing, but preventable, virus Poliomyelitis (polio) is rare due to advances that have helped to reduce childhood exposure and increase immunity. However, a 'polio-like' strain of enterovirus D68, B1, may be the cause behind sudden cases of paralysis affecting children, according to a new study.
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'Devious Maids' Season 3 Spoilers, Cast & News: Zoila Tries to Figure Out Future, Marisol Changes Careers

“Devious Maids,” the Marc Cherry and Eva Longoria produced Lifetime series about four Latina domestics working in the homes of Beverly Hills’ wealthiest and most powerful families while dealing with murderous secrets, is on its third season.
Russell Streeter

Barbadian Financier, Author Shares Best-Kept Secrets of Barbados [EXCLUSIVE]

The sovereign island nation Barbados is a tropical paradise, offering tranquil beaches, succulent food, radiant culture and pulsating nightlife, and decades upon decades of colorful history. "101 Things to Do and Places to See in Barbados," a book written by financier and author Russell Streeter, details the best-kept secrets and charms of the island.
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Latino Millennials Embrace Conservative Views on Abortion Care, But Reluctant to Label Themselves "Pro-Life" or "Pro-Choice"

More than their white, black or Asian counterparts, Latino Millennials embrace conservative views on abortion care, according to a new survey. However, Latinos are reluctant to label themselves, and millennials of all backgrounds support contraception accessibility.
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PALABRAS: 'What You See in the Dark' Author Manuel Muñoz Inspired by Hometown Dinuba, CA and the Art of Gossip

The quaint Central Valley-located California town Dinuba, with its unchanging landmarks and the conversational closeness of its residents, is a source of creative stimuli for professor and author Manuel Muñoz.

Hispanic Homeowners in the US Continues to Increase: Study

A new report reveals that although homeownership in the U.S. Hispanic community increased in 2014, the growth rate slowed down in respect to previous years.

Peru Bus Crash Deaths: 21 Killed, 38 Seriously Injured in Bus Crash

Twenty-one people have been killed and 38 have been seriously injured in Peru when a bus went off the road and plunged directly into a ravine in southeastern Andes Mountains.
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Selena 20 Years: Fans Celebrate the Life of Selena 20 Years After Her Death

Many celebrated and will be celebrating the life of singer Selena Quintanilla this past weekend and coming weeks.
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