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Latinas in the U.S.: Are they better off and continuing to improve? Opinions are split
Half of Latinas perceive notable progress in the situation of Hispanic women in the United States over the past decade and a similar proportion are optimistic about further improvements in the next ten years. However, two-thirds of Latinas identify the gender wage gap as a significant issue for Hispanic women today.
Mexico elections 2024: where and how to vote in Arizona
For the first time, Mexican residents of Arizona will be able to participate in the Mexican elections scheduled for June 2 in person at one of the 20 voting centers that the Latin American country has established across the country, as well as through the usual methods. Some 100 million...
Ana Gabriel rushed to the hospital in Chile after a concert
Renowned Mexican singer Ana Gabriel was rushed to the hospital after her first concert in Chile due to a severe respiratory infection. This unexpected turn of events led to the cancellation of her second scheduled performance in Santiago at the Movistar Arena. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram, Ana...
Bad Bunny's Rimas Sports files federal lawsuit against MLB players association
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has received a significant lawsuit from Rimas Sports, the sports agency founded by Bad Bunny and his partners, Noah Assad and Jonathan Miranda. The legal action, filed on Thursday in federal court in San Juan, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict...
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract exceeds the payroll of 90% of the teams in MLS
SEATTLE - Employing one of the best soccer players in the history of the game comes with a high price. According to the MLS Players Association salary data released on May 16, Lionel Messi earned a little over $20.4 million in his first full season playing for MLS team Inter Miami. His salary alone constitutes half of Miami's entire payroll.
Young Latino voters can tip the scale in November elections, UnidosUS says
New and younger Latino voters, who comprise 20% of all Hispanic eligible voters, are poised to play a pivotal role in the 2024 election cycle. They tend to be much more undecided than their counterparts, as revealed by an analysis from BSP Research for UnidosUS, which was presented during a press briefing.
Meet Raelis Vasquez, the artist who combines photos, acrylics and beach sand to celebrate Dominican heritage
Close to 2,300 km separate Santa Cruz de Mao and New Jersey, but visual artist Raelis Vasquez has been hell-bent on closing that gap for as long as he's been creating his vivid oil paintings. Even though he mostly portrays scenes from his native Dominican Republic, his work is imbued with his own experiences as an immigrant in the city he's called home since he was 7 years old.
Historic night for Al Horford propels Boston Celtics to their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals
SEATTLE - Al Horford is another great example that age is just a number. The 37-year-old veteran had one of his best games in the playoffs to close out the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers and send the Boston Celtics to their third consecutive Eastern Conference Final. Horford had a...
U.S. government criticized for conducting new deportation flight to Haiti despite ongoing violence
Different organizations criticized on Thursday the decision by the U.S. government to conduct a new deportation flight of Haitian migrants despite the country still being engulfed in violence. This was the second deportation flight since late February, when an already chaotic situation was exacerbated further and gangs intensified their attacks...
MLB Latino of the Night: Framber Valdéz rescues a short-staffed Astros team against the Athletics
SEATTLE - When Framber Valdéz was asked by manager Joe Espada to step up and go deep into the game, the Dominican did exactly that. With a series of injuries and suspensions, the Astros bullpen was down five pitchers in its rotation for the game against the Oakland Athletics on May 15. But that wasn't a problem for Valdéz, as he pitched seven scoreless innings to earn the team's third win of the season.
Venezuelan hardliner labels Colombian FM a 'puppet of the empire' over discussions on power transition
Diosdado Cabello, a top figure in the Venezuelan government, had strong words for Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo for talking about a "transition" in the country ahead of the July presidential elections. "If you have something to say about a transition, Murillo, say it, speak about transition again, see...
John Leguizamo says Latinos should blame Trump, not Biden, for current economic woes
John Leguizamo is having a moment, a "Leguizamassance" to quote his own Instagram Bio. A month ago he went viral for smashing a piñata while hosting The Daily Show after coming to terms with the fact that Trump is currently winning over Latino voters. Now he's in the news again, doubling down on his anti-Trump discourse and proposing new insights as to why the shift in Latino voting trends as of late.
DeSantis signs bill removing climate change as a priority in Florida's energy policy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill removing climate change as a policy priority in the state, saying the decision "restores sanity in our approach to energy and rejects the agenda of the radical green zealots." Concretely, the bill bans offshore wind turbines and boosts natural gas production. It's set...
From the pitch to your TV screen: Netflix to release documentary 'Rafa Márquez: El Capitán'
SEATTLE - After a fantastic playing career, streaming company Netflix will turn the life of longtime Mexican soccer played Rafael Márquez into a documentary that will air on June 6. Titled "Rafa Márquez: El Capitán," the documentary is set to cover some of the most important chapters in Márquez'...
NYC Mayor addresses criticism over comments about migrants being good swimmers, calls it 'silly'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed criticism received for saying migrants are "excellent swimmers" and could help with the shortage of lifeguards in the state if they were given job permits. Speaking to Telemundo, the mayor called the blowback "silly" and said the spirit of the message had been...
Mexico elections 2024: where and how to vote in California
As the historic Mexican elections approach on June 2, nearly 100 million Mexicans, including around 12 million living abroad, are preparing to cast their ballots and probably elect the first female president in the country's history. Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, representing a coalition that includes the ruling Morena...
'Stop and think twice': Noticias Telemundo anchor Julio Vaqueiro talks misinformation, Latinos and elections
Approximately 36.2 million Latinos are projected to be eligible to vote this November, an increase from 32.2 million in 2020. Consequently, a burgeoning body of literature suggests that Latino and Hispanic voters could be pivotal in the forthcoming elections, especially in key battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.
April arrests at Southern border drop, among Biden administration's lowest
Arrests at the U.S. southern border continued to decrease in April, as the Biden administration steps up its efforts to stem the flow of migrants reaching the country during the electoral year. Authorities said that apprehensions dropped 6% compared to March, a figure that becomes more significant when considering it...
Mexico flies Venezuelans back south amid increased migratory enforcement
Mexico has flown dozens of Venezuelan migrants back to the south of the country, as authorities step up the enforcement of measures aimed at stemming the flow of people reaching the United States, according to Border Report. The outlet saw many migrants pleading to be taken to the Venezuelan embassy...
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