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Latino Judicial Nominee Dax Eric Lopez Deserves Senate Confirmation Hearing,' Says Civil Rights Coalition

Feb 05, 2016 12:06 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

A civil rights coalition, comprising of 200 national organizations, released a letter to two senators concerning the gridlock of a Latino judicial nominee.

Marco Rubio's Latest Endorsement Makes Peace with Prior Immigration Differences

Feb 04, 2016 04:42 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio continues to attract endorsements from current and previous congressional lawmakers, and his latest endorsement comes from a Pennsylvania senator who opposed Rubio's comprehensive immigration reform bill.

World AIDS Day 2015: From Vision To Reality

Gov. Cuomo Nominates Former El Diairo Publisher for NY Secretary of State

Feb 04, 2016 01:05 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated a Latina to become the Empire State's next secretary of state, taking on a role currently held by a Latino.

Marco Rubio Slams Obama's US Mosque Speech

Feb 04, 2016 01:10 PM EST By Selena Hill

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio seized the opportunity to bash President Barack Obama's speech condemning Islamophobia during his historic trip to an American mosque on Wednesday.

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio, But Fails To Cite His Accomplishments as Senator

Feb 04, 2016 12:20 PM EST By Selena Hill

Rick Santorum decided to endorse Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio after he ended his own bid for the White House on Wednesday. However, it appears that the former Pennsylvania senator has no idea what Rubio accomplished as a U.S. senator.

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Calle 13 Frontman Residente Endorses Bernie Sanders

Feb 04, 2016 11:00 AM EST By Milly Contreras

The singer, who goes by Residente, tweeted his support for the presidential candidate.

Colombian Government Issues One-Year Nationwide Gun Ban for 2016

Feb 04, 2016 05:55 AM EST By Staff Writer

On Jan. 19, 2016, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced that the executive degree that bans the carrying of firearms in public places will continue until the end of 2016.

12 Cuban Migrants Make Landfall On Swanky Miami Beach Shoreline

US May Close Doors on Cubans as Surge in Fleeing Migrants Continues

Feb 04, 2016 05:44 AM EST By Staff Writer

Compared to other Hispanics that arrive at the U.S. border from Central America or Mexica, Cubans reportedly get preferential status and are treated as political refugees.

United Nations Security Council Holds Meeting On Syria And ISIL

UN Delays Peace Talks on Syrian Conflict in Geneva

Feb 04, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Mel Abad

After UN discontinues the peace talks in Geneva about the Syrian civil war, UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura confirms resetting it to another date.

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate In Iowa Days Before State's Caucus

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio After Quitting the Presidential Race

Feb 04, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Mel Abad

After Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum quits the presidential race, the former U.S. presidentiable moves on to endorse Marco Rubio.

Hillary Clinton Wins Endorsements From 8 Immigration Activists in Nevada

Feb 03, 2016 04:26 PM EST By Selena Hill

On Wednesday, a group of prominent immigration activists from Nevada endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Government Report Found Illegal Crossings Drastically Decreased in January

Feb 03, 2016 02:49 PM EST By Selena Hill

The Obama administration released a new report Tuesday citing data that shows illegal immigration has sharply declined in the month of January.

GOP: Iowa Caucuses a Big Win for Hispanic Candidates

GOP: Iowa Caucus Is a Big Win for Latino Candidates

Feb 03, 2016 01:15 PM EST By Andre PugIie

In an effort to score points with a key electoral demographic, Republican leaders underlined this week that more than half of GOP caucus-goers voted for a Hispanic candidate in the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses.

DREAMer César Vargas Becomes First DACAmented Lawyer in New York

Feb 04, 2016 05:02 AM EST By Michael Oleaga

César Vargas, a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, was finally sworn as a lawyer in New York after a lengthy court battle.

Puerto Rico Leaders Urge Congress to Act on Growing Health, Economic Crises

Feb 03, 2016 12:28 PM EST By Michael Oleaga

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) have been working this week to address the financial and health care challenges affecting Puerto Rico.

Rand Paul Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign

Feb 03, 2016 02:02 PM EST By Selena Hill

Republican Sen. Rand Paul decided to suspend his run in the Republican presidential primary race and will instead focus on getting re-elected for a second term as a U.S. senator in Kentucky.

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Turkish President Appeals to UN on Syrian Refugee Crisis

Feb 04, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Mel Abad

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his eagerness to act on the Syrian refugee crisis as well as extend its trade relationship with Latin America and the Caribbeans.

NASA's Orion Spacecraft Launches Unmanned Test Flight

International Maritime Organization: North Korea to Launch Rocket Carrying Earth Observation Satellite

Feb 03, 2016 06:00 AM EST By Maureen Bongat

The government of North Korea has sent a shipping warning to the International Maritime Organization confirming its intention to launch a long-range rocket carrying Earth observation satellite between Feb. 8 and 25.

Ousted Peruvian President Denies Allegations

Peru Loses $860 Million, Now Under Fire as Top Corruption Busters Continue to Fight Corrupt Officials

Feb 03, 2016 07:04 AM EST By Alyza Katrina C. Torres

A huge amount of money involved in corruption in Peru is reportedly at $860 million. In light of this, an international Anticorruption Conference kicks off as the country fights for corruption which has been evident since the 1990s.