By Juan Miret Hispano de Tulsa More than sandals, huaraches are literally a kind of walking history. As Conti González explains in “The History of Shoes,” our ancestors had to invent a way to protect their feet from sharp…
Global Views
Mexico — Mexican students demand media help them make an informed vote in upcoming presidential elections
Jun 5, 2012, 11:59 AM 2
By Martha Ramos LatinaLista MEXICO CITY — Just when the presidential campaign was getting as boring as it can be, a bunch of university students raised their voices. What exactly happend? Enrique Peña Nieto, candidate of the PRI party,…
General, Guest Voz
Guest Voz: ‘For Greater Glory’ — Hollywood’s latest ahistorical film
May 30, 2012, 12:00 AM 1
By Rodolfo F. Acuña LatinaLista Since the trailers appeared “For Greater Glory” – a movie about the Mexican Cristero Movement of the 1920s – I have been receiving emails urging me to take a stand because one of the…
Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics
In light of Pew Hispanic research, why are the GOP still authoring border security bills like it’s 2005?
May 3, 2012, 4:11 PM 2
LatinaLista — When the Pew Hispanic Research Center released their report last month stating that unauthorized migration from Mexico was at a standstill, many wondered if the GOP would pay attention to it. Well, we have our answer. Republican…
General, Local News, Midwest
Mexico’s poet, Javier Sicilia, calls for unity to help combat Mexico’s violence
May 3, 2012, 10:47 AM 1
by Deysi Cuevas Extra News CHICAGO — Since 2006, when Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon, began a crackdown on drug cartels, over 34,600 people have been killed. On Tuesday, April 17, poet, novelist, journalist and activist Javier Sicilia spoke at…
BlogBeat, Multimedia
A few words about Love Thy Neighbor, Mexico: Getting American drug users to connect their usage with violence in Mexico
May 1, 2012, 10:47 AM 2
By Slyvia Longmire Mexico’s Drug War A little over a year ago (maybe more, maybe less…my memory is like a sieve), I was asked to serve on the Board of Advisers for an organization out of Stanford University called…
Amigos805.com SANTA BARBARA – By presenting a new interpretation of a Maya hieroglyphic verb, Gerardo Aldana, associate professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies at UC Santa Barbara, has revised the understanding of one of the longest-studied texts in Maya…
Government, Human Rights, Palabra Final
Investigation into death of 15-year-old Mexican reveals border security doesn’t just mean more bodies on the border
Jun 14, 2010, 5:25 PM 6
LatinaLista — The fallout from last week’s shooting of 15-year-old Sergio Adrian Hernandez Huereka by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in El Paso just keeps falling. Now, there’s news that the FBI has opened a civil rights probe into…
Business, Economy, Guest Voz, Immigration
Guest Voz: Economic investment in Mexico is key to stemming illegal immigration
Apr 30, 2010, 3:48 PM 0
By Dr. Bill Hing LatinaLista — Dr. Bill Hing is a Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco and Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis. He teaches Judicial Process, Negotiations, Public Service Strategies, Asian American…
General, Human Rights, Social Justice, Women
Women convene in Puerto Vallarta to discuss international gender justice issues
Apr 19, 2010, 12:49 PM 0
LatinaLista — Even the volcanic ash that is wreaking havoc across half the globe can’t shut down an international dialogue that is increasingly important in today’s world — gender justice. Originally scheduled to start today, the International Gender Justice…
Economy, General, Health, Palabra Final
Justice Dept. report shows U.S. need for illlegal drugs from Mexico only to increase in 2010
Apr 7, 2010, 7:47 PM 0
LatinaLista — In February, the Justice Dept. released their annual National Drug Threat Assessment. Unfortunately, few media outlets paid much attention to it. Maybe because it was so lengthy or it could be because it was so disturbing in…
Business, Economy, General, Immigration, Palabra Final, Social Justice
Three Mexican guestworkers find doing things legally incurs a high cost
Mar 17, 2010, 3:31 PM 6
LatinaLista — When Marlen Guadalupe Landeros Covarrubias, Sandivel Villanueva Flores and Rita Dorali Curiel Sandoval decided to leave their native Mexico and come to the United States to work, they wanted to do it the right way. They decided…
General, Global Views, History, Media
Mexico strives to live down cartel violence with global Independence celebration
Feb 11, 2010, 11:01 AM 2
LatinaLista — With all that is happening in Mexico these days, even the drug cartels can’t deter the country from celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mexican Independence. In fact, Mexico is proceeding with a national celebration that aims to…
Buñuelos are another favorite food to eat during the Christmas season among some Latino households. They look like sweet, deep-fried tortillas. Easy to make by mixing together some basic ingredients, deep frying and topping it off with cinnamon, a…
LatinaLista — Tamales are always a popular staple of Mexican-American Christmas dinners — but whoever has enough tamales? In other words, what person can only eat one? It’s unfortunate, but not enough Latinas/os know how to make tamales from…
General, Global Views, Government, Palabra Final
White House takes two different stands for Mexico and Honduras and neither one makes sense
Sep 23, 2009, 3:33 PM 3
LatinaLista — Ever since Honduran President Mel Zelaya was unceremoniously removed from office by a military junta, the Obama administration has joined with other world leaders in demanding the Honduran government reinstate Zelaya. Nominee for Mexico’s Attorney General Arturo…
Business, Economy, General, Government, Politics
Spotlight: Mexico decriminalizes small amounts of drugs
Aug 21, 2009, 1:07 PM 3
LatinaLista — The Associated Press reports that Mexico has passed a new law that makes it legal for people to be in possession of small amounts of drugs: marijuana – 5 grams (about 4 joints); cocaine – 1/2 a…
Culture, Economy, General, Global Views, Human Rights, Social Justice, Women
LL Original Report: Mexican resort town doesn’t let the issue of human rights abuses relax
Jul 26, 2009, 3:52 PM 0
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon Latinalista MANZANILLO, MEXICO: The city of Manzanillo, the main tourist destination of the Mexican state of Colima, houses a very unusual attraction. Something a visitor or a resident would never expect to see in a beach…
General, Immigration, Palabra Final, Politics, Youth
Why did San Diego TSA authorities and border patrol conduct an immigration raid and deport three students on their way to school?
May 25, 2009, 8:37 AM 12
LatinaLista — Imagine this scene: It’s 6:30 a.m. in the middle of the week at a city trolley station. People are wiping the sleep from their eyes as they hustle to catch a ride that will take them to…
Environment, General, Global Views, Health
Latina Lista correspondent finds Mexican stores running low on surgical masks
May 1, 2009, 4:12 PM 1
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista MEXICO CITY — Surgical masks and respirators have become a popular shield against the swine flu or H1N1 virus pandemic but they are not almighty. According to a story published on Esmas.com, the news website…
General, Government, Palabra Final, Politics
Clinton’s visit to Mexico spurs rumors as to who will be next US ambassador to Mexico
Mar 25, 2009, 3:23 PM 17
LatinaLista — On the heels of yesterday’s release of the comprehensive US-Mexico border security initiative, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived for two days of talks with Mexican government officials. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Mexican…
Global Views, Palabra Final
It’s time for Washington to quickly address Mexico’s cartel violence in the U.S.
Feb 12, 2009, 6:04 PM 18
LatinaLista — Quiz question: What city in the world has the second most kidnappings? If right now you’re thinking that Mexico City has the unique distinction of being the #1 city in the world for kidnappings, you’re right. But…
Government, Palabra Final, Politics
Gov. Napolitano should recommend creation of separate department to deal with Mexico’s escalating violent impact on U.S. security
Jan 15, 2009, 4:27 PM 8
LatinaLista — While doubts still linger over whether or not Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano is the right choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, one fact that was made abundantly clear in today’s confirmation hearing of her nomination…
Palabra Final, Politics
Richardson’s withdrawal from Cabinet consideration could be blessing in disguise
Jan 5, 2009, 11:38 AM 16
LatinaLista — The news that New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson withdrew his name for consideration for Obama’s Cabinet is leaving those of us who advocated for his inclusion with huevo all over our faces. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson…
Global Views, Government, Guest Voz
Guest Voz: U.S. Ambassador to Mexico says U.S. to blame for Mexico’s drug wars
Nov 28, 2008, 4:35 PM 1
LatinaLista — For the last six years, Antonio (Tony) Garza has served as the United States ambassador to Mexico. Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Ambassador Garza’s career has spanned over 10 years serving as a public official in Texas state…
