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'Canelo' Álvarez secures unanimous decision vs Munguía, keeps super middleweight titles
SEATTLE - In the first-ever super middleweight title fight featuring two Mexican fighters, Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez was the one that came out on top, defeating Jaime Munguía by unanimous decision to preserve his undisputed title. Before today, there had never been a world title fight featuring two Mexican-born fighters above the 160-pound division.
Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez puts his undisputed super-middleweight title on the line against Jaime Munguía
SEATTLE - As the bell prepares to toll, anticipation mounts. This Cinco de Mayo weekend, boxing titan Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez (60-2-2, 39 KO) is set to defend his undisputed super-middleweight title in a high-stakes duel against the formidable, undefeated Jaime Munguía (43-0, 34 KO) at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
White House bolsters border policy with DHS and USAID experts
The White House has bolstered its border policy team by appointing an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security to fortify the nation's immigration policies. According to White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the Biden administration has appointed Blas Nuñez-Neto as the key expert on border issues. In a press briefing...
Riding in style: Sergio 'Checo' Pérez will honor his Latino roots with special helmet at the Miami Grand Prix
SEATTLE - Sergio "Checo" Pérez will wear a special-edition helmet as he competes for first place in the Miami Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver dedicating this race to all of Latin America. Pérez's new design will include the flags of all Latin American countries in the crown...
The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place this weekend with a Latino jockey favored to win
SEATTLE - For a century and a half, the first Saturday of May has been a special day for sports. With the 150th Kentucky Derby just around the corner, here's everything you need to know ahead of the most famous horse race in sports with a focus on the Latinos involved in this year's " Run for the Roses."
May the 4th Be With You: Pedro Pascal, Diego Luna and other Latinos making history in a galaxy far far away
MIAMI - For many Latinos, May 4 might seem like just another day leading up to Cinco de Mayo. However, for sci-fi enthusiasts Latino and not it marks an exciting celebration—Star Wars Day. So if you hear someone greet you with "Happy May the 4th," don't be taken aback. This clever play on words connects "May the Fourth" with the iconic Jedi phrase "May the Force be with you."
New tiradera? Anuel AA's track compares Bad Bunny & Jenner's relationship to Diddy-Cassie scandal
For years, fans of urban Latin music, specifically Latin trap and reggaeton, have speculated about a rivalry between Anuel AA and Bad Bunny. Tensions seemed to escalate in December after the release of "Pa' siempre," a song by El Conejo with Tainy, in which he dismisses the title of "King of Trap" in favor of being a more successful artist overall.
Biden's new $1M ad campaign highlights abortion rights to engage Latino men
As Democrats' efforts to appeal to the Latino vote ahead of the November election, President Biden is seeking to ramp up spending as part of a new push at convincing Latino men that abortion rights are an issue that affects them, Reuters reports. While the plans for the new campaign...
Canelo Álvarez and Oscar de La Hoya continue their public beef at electric press conference
SEATTLE - The bell hasn't rung yet, but Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez is already exchanging jabs ahead of his fight against Jaime Munguía. The current opponent, however, is not his boxing opponent, but his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya. In their latest exchange at the fight's press...
Texas Rep. Henry Cuéllar and wife indicted over alleged bribes from Azerbaijan
Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuéllar was indicted on Friday along with his wife on bribery and conspiracy charges over their ties with Azerbaijan. Concretely, both were accused of accepting over half a million dollars from an Azerbaijan-controlled energy company and a bank in Mexico between 2014 and 2021, AP reported. In exchange, they sought to advance their interests in the U.S.
Justice Department threatens legal action against Iowa over controversial immigration law
The U.S. Department of Justice said it will sue Iowa if it doesn't backtrack on the implementation of a new immigration law criminalizing "illegal re entry," a top DOJ official said in a statement. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton wrote that the department "intends to bring a lawsuit...
Haiti transitional council already in chaos following withdrawal of PM announcement
Haiti's newly-appointed transitional council is already immersed in internal chaos following a conflict over the selection of the country's new prime minister. A block within the council that had announced the selection of former Sports Minister Fritz Bélizaire agreed to withdraw his appointment and go back to electing a candidate from a list of approved candidates.
Biden administration unveils expansion of health coverage for eligible DACA Dreamers
The White House announces a new initiative to expand health care coverage to more than 100,000 young immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This is the first time recipients will be covered since the program was implemented over a decade ago. In a statement, President...
MLB's Latino of the Night: Francisco Lindor's walk-off double gives Mets the win in extra innings
SEATTLE - An unexpected hero appeared from the bench On May 2 at the New York Met's Citi Field. After dealing with an illness for a few days, shortstop and team superstar Francisco Lindor was relegated to bench duties in their game against the Chicago Cubs. "I was going to...
OAS calls on International Criminal Court to detain Venezuelan leaders amidst humanitarian crisis
A panel from the Organization of American States (OAS) requested the International Criminal Court (ICC) order detention orders against mid and high-ranking officials in the Venezuelan government, as it concluded the government is not cooperating with the investigation of crimes against humanity. Local media reported that Joanna Frivet said Friday...
From NASA to farm unions: Meet the Latinas among 2024's recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients this year. The cohort that includes two Latinas: Ellen Ochoa and Teresa Romero. Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman in space and the second female director of NASA's Johnson Space Center, while...
Bob Menendez says habit of stockpiling cash comes from his family's experience in Cuba
The trial against embattled senator Bob Menendez is set to begin on May 13. He faces a series of charges revolving around taking bribes in exchange for political favors. The latest development on the case has to do with a request by Menendez to have a psychiatrist testify about his habit of stockpiling cash, as authorities found almost half a million dollars in envelopes and coats, as well as 13 gold bars worth more than $100,000 in his house. They also found almost $80,000 from his wife Nadine's safety deposit box in a nearby bank.
Elon Musk to reinstate X account of white supremacist and holocaust-denying Nick Fuentes
Elon Musk said that X, formerly Twitter, will reinstate the account of Nick Fuentes, a white supremacist and holocaust-denying commentator. The decision came after a supporter of Fuentes asked Musk to do so in a publication on the social media platform. "It is better to have anti whatever out in the open to be rebutted than grow simmering in the darkness," Musk said after agreeing with the request.
Mexican Fiesta: Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2024 in Miami
Miami is gearing up for a bustling Cinco de Mayo weekend this year, coinciding with the Miami Grand Prix. While the city buzzes with Formula 1 excitement, eateries and bars are preparing to serve tequila shots, craft margaritas, traditional beers, and mouthwatering tacos. However, this year's festivities promise more than...
Nicki Nicole on healing, toxic social media, and the goosebumps of singing in New York in the fall - INTERVIEW
Argentinian Latin music powerhouse Nicki Nicole possesses a rarity: light green eyes, a feature shared by less than 2% of the global population. More captivating than her striking looks, however, is her self-awareness, a trait that she channels into her music, making her standout in the industry. This artistic integrity shines through in her latest single, "Ojos Verdes," marking a pivotal moment in her career.
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