Venezuela has announced an extension of the overnight closure of its border, in an attempt to stop widespread food and fuel smuggling.Measures to stop traffic crossing the border between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., and limit the movement of cargo vehicles during the day, were introduced in August to combat…
Gustavo Cerati, Argentinian Rock Icon, Dies of Respiratory Failure
Gustavo Cerati, the Argentinian singer-songwriter who led the influential Latin American rock group Soda Stereo, died on Thursday, September 4, four years after a stroke caused him to fall into a coma. He was 55 years old. His doctors have stated that his death was ultimately caused by respiratory failure.A…
Nationwide Study of Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurship Ranks Rochester in the Bottom Half
A recent study has found that Rochester falls into the bottom half of overall rankings of the best and worst cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs nationwide.According to Rochester Business Journal, the study was done by WalletHub, which is a social website that provides tools and information for business owners and consumers.…
Oldest Newspaper in Venezuela Makes Deal to Postpone Closure Over Lack of Supplies
Venezuela’s oldest newspaper had a tough past week. After a newsprint shortage that almost shut the paper down, a deal with a state company may keep the paper running for at least two more weeks. El Impulso, which has reported news from Barquisimeto in western Venezuela for 110 years, announced…
Foreign Debt Maturity and Falling Oil Prices Put Additional Pressure on Venezuela
Venezuela has been a country in crisis, both economically and as far as its identity is concerned, for several years now. President Nicolas Maduro is determined to follow the socialist pathway laid out by his predecessor, Hugo Chavez, in spite of the soaring inflation, maxi-devaluations, and food and basic…
Improving Employment Rate Still Leaves Latinos Looking for Work
Recent statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor reveal that the job market is steadily improving, with a total of 9.9 million people hired since February 2010. This report is particularly exciting as it demonstrates recent advances, with 209,000 people hired in July 2014 alone, marking the sixth straight…
Are Twitter and Instagram Invited to Your Wedding?
For some wedding attendees, social media is a great way to enjoy attending a wedding. In fact, finding ways to incorporate social media into weddings is one of the biggest trends of the year. But not all brides and grooms are ready to incorporate hashtags and instagram into their special…
Doctors Continue to Recommend HPV Vaccine Following Girl’s Death
Questions about the safety and effects of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine have been raised after a 12-year old Wisconsin girl was reported dead hours after receiving an injection. While the cause of the girl’s death is still unknown, her parents have pressed for further investigation and have publicly stated that…