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Ecuador President Rafael Correa 'Was Always Against Re-Election' But Seeks Indefinite Presidential Terms

Aug 19, 2014 10:44 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Rafael Correa has been the president of Ecuador since 2007, and his third and final term officially ends in 2017. He is now looking to change the laws of the country's democracy, however, to allow him to run for presidential re-election indefinitely.

Study: Ivory Poaching Has Killed 35K Elephants in Africa Every Year Since 2010

Aug 19, 2014 09:36 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to a new study, illegal ivory trade continues to be a problem in Africa and is driving the elephant population down at a dangerous rate.

Musical Based on Gloria and Emilio Estefan's Lives to Hit Broadway: 'On Your Feet!' Accepting Audition Tapes Online

Aug 18, 2014 04:35 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

"On Your Feet!" an upcoming Broadway play about the lives of Latino music icons Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio Estefan, is accepting online auditions.

Hispanic Actors React to Lack of Diversity, Opportunities in Hollywood Movie Roles: Say Latinos Should Be 'Elevating' Their Culture

Aug 18, 2014 04:00 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

In early August, the University of Southern California revealed that Hispanics are highly underrepresented in top Hollywood movies. Now, actors from the Hispanic community are reacting.

ExxonMobil, Chevron and Other US Companies Considering Investing in Mexico Oil

Aug 18, 2014 02:55 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Last week, the Mexican government announced that it will open its oil resources to domestic and foreign private investors. Now, various U.S. petroleum companies are eyeing a piece of the pie.

Connecticut Targets 14,000 Hispanic Business Owners With Spanish Language Tax Video

Aug 18, 2014 12:32 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

The State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services has created a video in Spanish to teach its Spanish speaking residents how to properly handle their taxes.

Mexico Museum May Sue Polish Artist Olek for Putting Crocheted Covers on Sculptures, Killing Marine Life

Aug 18, 2014 11:23 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Agata Oleksiak, a Polish artist, is being accused of harming marine life in Cancun, Mexico by putting her famous crocheted covers on a museum's underwater sculptures.

Puerto Rican Broadway Actress Priscilla Lopez Talks Tostones and 'Pippin' Musical Revival

Aug 17, 2014 04:11 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Recently, actress Priscilla Lopez opened up about what her life as a Broadway star is like.

Art Walk Brings Murals, Exhibits, Concerts and More to Streets of Mexico City, Gives Pedestrians 'A New Awakening''

Aug 17, 2014 03:28 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

This weekend, creative minds have brought art to Mexico City with the Art Walk.

Robert Kirkman Has 'Very Specific Ideas' About Daryl Dixon's Sexuality on 'The Walking Dead'

Aug 17, 2014 01:35 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Fans of "The Walking Dead" have been pushing for Daryl Dixon to get romantic with either Carol Peletier or Beth Greene, but could the character be more interested in men?

Tony Dovolani Has No Plans to Quit 'DWTS,' Mark Ballas and Derek Hough Talk Season 19

Aug 17, 2014 11:37 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

The professional dancers of "Dancing With the Stars" are preparing for Season 19.

World Record Holder Joins American Horror Story: 'Freak Show' Cast [Pic]

Aug 17, 2014 10:42 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

The "American Horror Story: Freak Show" cast has gotten larger thanks to a remarkably small new actor.

Jamie Dornan and Director Sam Taylor-Johnson Take Control With 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Roles

Aug 17, 2014 10:16 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

The "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie seems to feature talent that wants to take control.

Latino 'Ride Along' Producer Appointed as Head of Relativity's New Multicultural Division Focused on Projects With Diversity

Aug 14, 2014 05:57 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Relativity Media has appointed a successful Latino producer as the head of a new addition to the studio: the multicultural division.

'The Walking Dead' Executive Producer Tom Luse Explains Why the Wait for Season 5 Is So Long

Aug 14, 2014 02:33 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

"The Walking Dead" fans have been complaining about the long wait for Season 5 of the AMC hit, but perhaps they should be more patient as executive producer Tom Luse says creating the show is a year-long job.

Season 19 'DWTS' Dancers Feature Latin American Champion, Derek Hough's Chance at Win 6th Trophy

Aug 14, 2014 02:03 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

The professional dancers for Season 19 of "Dancing With the Stars" was announced on Wednesday.

College Students From Chile Fight Country's Bicycle Theft Problem With New Invention

Aug 14, 2014 01:29 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

A group of college students in Chile has invented a way to help stop the bicycle theft problem in their country, a feat especially relevant as the country continues to see its biker population grow.

'En Otra Piel' Star Silvana Arias Talks Rikers Island Inmate Riot, Dedication to Telenovelas

Aug 14, 2014 01:28 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Monday, dozens of inmates at New York City's Rikers Island were reprimanded for failing to comply with the jail complex's new 9 p.m. curfew. According to sources, inmates were particularly mad that the curfew prevented them from seeing their favorite telenovela.

Catholics Try to Build First New Catholic Church in Cuba Since Fidel Castro Reign, $250K Still Needed

Aug 14, 2014 11:06 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

Cuban residents are hoping to build the country's first new Catholic Church since the communist island's 1959 revolution.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Rallies Hundreds of National Guard Troops to Be Sent to US-Mexico Border

Aug 14, 2014 11:00 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Rick Perry defended his plan to send hundreds of National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to fight undocumented immigration.

Gabriel Iglesias Talks 'The Fluffy Movie' and New Protégée Gina Brillon: Rising Stand-Up Comedian to Star in New NUVOtv Special

Aug 13, 2014 05:30 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Still riding the wave from his first theatrical stand-up concert movie, comedian Gabriel Iglesias has found a protégée in up-and-coming stand-up comedian Gina Brillon and will bring her to NUVOtv on Sept. 27 with a special titled "Gabriel Iglesias presents Gina Brillon: Pacifically Speaking."

R&B Icon Will Play Local Learning of Evil Clown's Killer Secrets on 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'

Aug 13, 2014 02:29 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Season 4 of "American Horror Story" has added a Grammy award winner to its cast.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' Screenwriter Says Jamie Dornan Is Good at 'Being Soft and Hard at the Same Time'

Aug 13, 2014 01:14 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

Last week, Kelly Marcel, "Fifty Shades of Grey" movie screenwriter, detailed what it was like to pen all those raunchy scenes between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele and why Jamie Dornan may have earned an Oscar with his performance.

Over 3,000 Immigrants Investigated This Summer in Tuscon, Arizona Under SB1070: 43.1% of Suspected Undocumented Were Hispanic

Aug 13, 2014 12:08 PM EDT By Scharon Harding

According to Tuscon Police Department's Chief of Police Roberto Villaseñor, SB1070, an immigration law that has received heavy backlash from immigration activists, has been successful in its goal of scaring undocumented immigrants.