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US, Cuba Relations: New York's Andrew Cuomo Becomes First Governor to Travel to Cuba in 50 Years

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo became the first U.S. governor to visit Cuba in 50 years. As the U.S. federal government continues its diplomatic relations talks with Cuban government officials, Cuomo said he wants New York State and its businesses to be among the first to build trade and marketing partnerships with the island nation.

Rand Paul Slams GOP Colleagues, Says His Actions 'Separate' Him 'From Many Other Republicans'

"Speaking ill" of his fellow Republicans, presidential candidate Rand Paul flagrantly violated Ronald Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment" on Sunday when he slammed some of his GOP colleagues over their hawkish foreign policy.

Marco Rubio on Same-Sex Marriage: Presidential Hopeful Says Being Gay Not a Choice, Doesn't Think Same-Sex Marriage Is 'a Constitutional Right'

Sen. Rubio, who is running for president, said on "Face the Nation" he believes people do not choose their sexuality but are born with it. His views counter some Republicans' views on homosexuality.

Clinton's Campaign Is Reaching Out to Latino Community Leaders and USHCC Early

Latino business is getting a crack at some Presidential candidates early in the process, as Hillary Clinton is reportedly joining the pool of hopefuls planning to meet with members of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce soon.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Is '91 Percent Sure' He Will Enter 2016 GOP Primary

Graham unexpectedly made the semi-announcement on Fox News Sunday. Sen. Lindsey Graham is almost positive that he will enter the 2016 presidential race, but he will be a longshot against the other well-funded Republican nominee hopefuls, according to Fox News.

U.S. State Deptartment Says Report on ISIS Camps in Mexico Is Unfounded

On Friday the U.S. State Department dismissed a recent report that Islamic State fighters, being helped by drug cartels, were running training bases near the U.S. southern border in an effort to smuggle terrorists into states like Texas.

Immigration Reform News Today: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Working on New Reform Bill

As the debate on immigration reform rages on, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is working on another alternate proposal that, if finalized, could be discussed on Capitol Hill this year.

Colombia's President Santos Demands FARC Rebels set Peace Deadline

Days after the slaughter of 11 Colombian soldiers who were attacked while they were sleeping in a small town in western Cauca province, President Juan Manuel Santos has called upon leaders the leftist rebel group known as Farc to set a deadline to reach a peace deal.

Argentina Launches Suit Against U.S. and British Falkland Oil Drillers

Argentina has initiated legal action against two U.S. and three British companies for drilling oil near the Falkland Islands known as the Malvinas

Another Historic Weekend in Cuba: Two Dissidents Stand in Local Municipal Vote

An unprecedented event will be taking place in communist Cuba. For the first time, in the history of the single-party system nation, there will be at least two government opponents running in municipal elections

After Decades of Issues, the Panama Canal Is Getting a Major Overhaul

In spite of an unresolved lawsuit that has stymied progress on a grand overhaul, the Panama Canal in gearing up to once again dramatically transform global trade.

Petrobras Scandal Update 2015: Brazilian Oil Company Releases Audited Financial Earnings

Petrobras, Brazil's state-owned oil company which has recently been rocked with kickback scandals linked to many of the country’s government officials, has announced that it will reveal its estimation of how much money the company lost in a widespread scandal when it releases an audited report detailing its financial earnings from last year's third and fourth quarters.

Sen. Ted Cruz to Hold Q&A With U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce President Palomarez

In effort to counter speculation that he is trying to distance himself away from the Latino community, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz will hold a Q&A with U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce later this month.

Protests Outside New Orleans Courthouse as Obama's Immigration Order Still Stalled

On Friday demonstrators gathered outside of a New Orleans federal courthouse to voice their frustration at the way President Obama’s attempts to overhaul the U.S. immigration system seem to have been stifled.

Jeb Bush Says Republicans Should Confirm Loretta Lynch as the New Attorney General

Jeb Bush called on Republicans in the Senate to stop holding up the confirmation of the nomination of Loretta Lynch, President Obama's nominee for U.S. attorney general.

Immigration Reform News: Federal Appeals Court Hear Opening Arguments in Case Over Obama's Executive Order on Immigration

The legal fight over President Barack Obama's executive order to protect up to 5 million undocumented residents from deportation heated up on Friday as opening arguments in the case were presented before a federal appeals court.

Presidential Candidates 2016: Jeb Bush Fields Tough Questions on Family, Immigration in N.H.

New Hampshire Republicans peppered former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush with "feisty" questions about issues ranging from his family to immigration to Loretta Lynch, President Barack Obama's nominee for attorney general.

Obamacare News Today: Latinos Increasingly Favor Affordable Care Act, Likely to Influence 2016 Election

U.S. Latinos reportedly have a favorable opinion of the Affordable Care Act, also referred to as Obamacare, the latest numbers reveal.

Senator Menendez Scandal: Dr. Salomon Melgen in Jail, Deemed "Flight Risk" Over Alleged Medicare Fraud

Dr. Salomon Melgen, a close-friend to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., is sitting in jail after prosecutors alleged the eye doctor is a flight risk.

Immigration News 2015: All US Undocumented Immigrants Could Contribute $2.2 Billion in Taxes, Per Year

The 11.4 million undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. provide billions of dollars for local, state and federal taxes, based on a new study. According to a non-profit organization, tax contributions by undocumented immigrants would increase if immigration reform policies were approved.
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