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Bernie Sanders

Bilingual Bernie Sanders Ad Makes Last-Second Appeal to Latinos Ahead of Super Tuesday

Bernie Sanders may not have a hand in it, but a bilingual Facebook video released Saturday is urging Latinos to vote for the Vermont senator in Tuesday's Florida Democratic primary.
Latino Voters Go To The Polls Early In Florida

More Power to Latino Voters: Univision Launches Spanish Lie Detector 'Detector de Mentiras' for 2016 US Presidential Election

By Staff Reporter
The Latino voters are projected to hold significant influence over the upcoming presidential elections and Spanish-language network Univision has found a way to create a more informed electorate with the new Detector de Mentiras (Lie Detector).
Voters In Super Tuesday States Cast Their Ballots

More 'Independent' Latino Voters Registered in Florida

By Erika Miranda
The 2016 Presidential Elections proved to be unpredictable as more Latino independent voters turn up in the sunny state of Florida. Independent voters are non-Democratic, non-Republican voters who will cast their ballots for a candidate regardless of his or her party alliance.
The National Liberation Army of Colombia

Colombia's Cano-Limon Covenas Pipeline Suspended After Attacks from Leftist Group ELN

By Ma. Elena
The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second largest leftist group, has attacked the Cano-Limon Covenas pipeline. The ELN’s two bomb attacks have suspended the pipeline's operations.
Venezuelans Take To The Streets Ahead Of National Referendum

Colombia Male 'Prostitution Ring' Eyewitness Escapes From Kidnappers

By Erika Miranda
Colombian male prostitution ring whistleblower escaped kidnappers unharmed. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the abduction and have yet to uncover if it is linked to the prostitution scandal.
Americans Invest In Gold

21 Venezuelan Miners Killed Over Gold Discovery; Government Hiding the Massacre, Claims Authorities

By Erika Miranda
Remains of four out of 21 missing Venezuelan gold miners were found in the country’s violent southern jungle. Relatives of the victims think the government is covering up the massacre that shook the already troubled country.
Brazil's GDP Expected To Shrink Further As Economic Woes Continue

Latin America Braces for Wave of Corporate Acquisitions

By Staff Writer
A wave of mergers and acquisitions is set to sweep corporate Latin America, as the region's stagnant economy, political instability and a lack of cash flow all encourage multinationals invested in the region to find ways to acquire liquidity.
Marco Rubio

Super Tuesday: Marco Rubio, John Kasich's Last Hopes for the White House

By Michael Oleaga
March 15 is another round of presidential primaries for the Democratic and Republican Parties, and it could determine each party's nominee and the fate of Marco Rubio's political career.
HBO Silicon Valley starring cast

HBO's 'Silicon Valley' Creators on Art Imitating Diversity in Tech Industry

By Staff
Silicon Valley has a diversity problem, but what about its namesake HBO satire? Over the weekend, the creators of "Silicon Valley" had some pointed words about the show's diversity and that of the industry it skewers.
Donald Trump

Trump Expands Florida Lead Against Rubio Ahead Sunshine State's 'Winner Take All' Primary

By Michael Oleaga
Donald Trump's presidential campaign could potentially hit new milestones on Tuesday as new polling data has shown the businessman threatening John Kasich and Marco Rubio's White House hopes.
U.S. President Barack Obama Meets With President Raul Castro Of Cuba

Obama Vows to Raise Freedom of Speech Issues in Cuba Visit; Will President Raul Castro Listen?

By Erika Miranda
U.S. President Barack Obama promises to speak about rights for Cubans with their President Raul Castro. While the goal seems far-fetched right now, the Obama administration is positive that Cuba will change for the better, especially for the middle class.
Anti-Corruption Protestors Rally Against Former President Lula And Dilma Rousseff

Brazil Protesters Want Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment Amid Corruption Investigation

By Erika Miranda
Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Brazil on Sunday to call for President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment. However, Lula da Silva’s successor remains firm and continues to deny that she did something wrong to deserve impeachment.
Immigration Reform protest supreme Court

Many Latino Influencers Believe English-Language Media Fails to Consider Latinos' Perspective in Reports

By Michael Oleaga
Among Latino influencers, the most important issue politicians should address is immigration reform.
Latin America Association

Persistent Latin American Gender Pay Gap Harms Progress, Says UN

By Robert Schoon
Latin America is lagging behind on gender pay equity, and that's a problem for the region's economy and culture as a whole, according to the United Nations.
English-Spanish Signs Front Election Center In Texas

Texas Voter ID Law Heading Back to Court, May Affect 2016 Presidential Election

By Jose Serrano
Latinos and African Americans in Texas may be hindered by the state's voter ID laws on Election Day, dependent on what the U.S. Fifth District Court decides when the hear the case this May.
CDC Issues Travel Warnings for 14 Latin American, Caribbean Nations Exposed to Zika Virus

Puerto Rico Faces Hundreds of Thousands of Zika Infections

By Roberto Ontiveros
The director of the Center for Disease Control, Dr. Tom Frieden, has warned that the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico could soon face Zika virus infections reaching into the hundreds of thousands.
Eddy Cue, Apple SVP of Internet software and services

Apple Warns FBI Encryption Battle Could Affect Latinos

By Robert Schoon
Apple told Univision this week that the FBI's demand for weaker security on iPhones could give the government more power to track immigration.
Mexico mexican

Lone Latino Democrat in the Senate Calls for Full Senate Vote on US Ambassador to Mexico

By Michael Oleaga
The sole Democratic Latino senator has called on the Senate to schedule a vote to confirm or deny President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Mexico.
Marco Rubio Donald Trump debate GOP

Trump, Rubio, Cruz Offer Their Solutions to Legal Immigration, H-1B Visa Usage

By Michael Oleaga
Immigration once again was a talking point at the final Republican presidential debate before the crucial Florida and Ohio presidential primaries.
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