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Former El Diario Publisher Rossana Rosado Nominated for NY Secretary of State

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.

Calle 13 Frontman Residente Endorses Bernie Sanders

The singer, who goes by Residente, tweeted his support for the presidential candidate. The singer for Puerto Rican music duo Calle 13, who goes by the nickname Residente, took to social media on Feb.

Colombia to Ask US to Help Pay for Peace Process

The Colombian government is set to ask the United States for millions of dollars in additional aid as it nears a historic peace deal with the country's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Negotiations could end South America's longest-running guerrilla conflict.

Obama Pay First Visit to American Mosque, Denounces Anti-Muslim Sentiment

For the first time during his tenure, President Barack Obama paid a visit to an American mosque on Wednesday where he delivered an impassioned speech condemning Islamophobia.

Bay Area Police Increasing Security for Super Bowl 50

Police departments in the Bay Area are working hard to increase security for the upcoming Super Bowl 50 to be held at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, per FOX News. Authorities are doing all they can to gain insight on any potential threats during the week leading to the big event on Feb. 7.

El Niño Affecting Mosquito That Spreads Zika Virus

Scientists are saying that the rise in temperature caused by El Niño speeds up the life cycle of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which carries the Zika virus and other diseases like dengue. Current areas with Zika virus outbreaks are experiencing hot temperatures and drought.

2 Giant Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Food, Promote Excellent Customer Service

American Airlines and United Airlines recently announced their flight improvements, which include free in-flight food.

Latin American Health Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting About Zika Outbreak

Latin American health officials agreed to have an emergency meeting against the Zika virus outbreak Wednesday, Feb. 3. The meeting was held in Montevideo, Uruguay, participated by 14 health officials including Brazilian Health Minister Marcelo Castro.

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio After Quitting the Presidential Race

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

CBS Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone Resigns, Replaced by Leslie Moonves

The 92-year-old Sumner M. Redstone has resigned as the chairman of CBS. The company's position for CEO and president will be replaced by Leslie Moonves while Redstone becomes the company's chairman emeritus. His resignation is effective immediately.

Zika Update: Blood Donors From Affected Countries Told to Wait 28 Days Before Donating

The American Red Cross and the National Health Service (NHS) recently announced a 28-day ban on blood donors coming from the Latin America region and the Caribbean.

Immigration Reform News: Government Report Says Illegal Immigrants Drastically Decreased in January Following Deportation Raids

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

GOP: Iowa Caucus Is a Big Win for Latino Candidates

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.

Latino College Attendance Hit Record Numbers, But Schools with Large Hispanic Populations Still Low

Latino college enrollment is at an all-time high, but a new study finds that institutions receiving these students are often public and limited to a small number of states.

Zika Virus in Texas Confirmed Via Sexual Contact

The Zika virus that has scared Latin America for months was reported in the United States for the first time on Feb. 2, but the transmission apparently occurred via sexual contact rather than through a bite from the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

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

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

Hillary Clinton Endorsed by Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham, Katy Perry in Campaign Video

Gina Rodriguez, Lena Dunham and more than a dozen other celebrity women endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in a new video.

United Airlines Letting Families Board Early Again After Reversing 4-Year Policy

United Airlines is finally letting families with young children board early again after four years. Starting Feb. 15, families with children aged two and under will be prioritized before first class and elite members.

Marco Rubio Now Seen as a Threat to Ted Cruz After Iowa Caucuses

Iowa's caucuses results were a bit shocking for many, as reported by Fox News Latino. Marco Rubio surprised everyone by coming in very close to Ted Cruz, who won last Monday, and behind Donald Trump by only one percent.

How Mexican Drug Cartels Earn Billions in Drug Trade

“Gangster Warlords” author Ioan Grillo recently revealed how the notorious Mexican drug cartels are making billions of dollars because of drug trade in the United States. In a video published on Business Insider, Grillo explained how traffickers invest in drugs and how much profits they earn.