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Cuban Hunger Striker Refuses Help

A Cuban dissident who has been on hunger strike since the death of a political prisoner, refused hospitalization despite being diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia.

Social Media for Professional Collaboration

A recent survey shows that social media plays an integral role in career advancement, strategy development and problem solving in the Human Resource industry.

Californians Need to Increase Earthquake Preparedness Efforts

Less than 20 percent of Californians have prepared their homes and only 40 percent have sufficient water supplies. 

Will the U.S. Ease Restrictions on Agricultural Exports to Cuba?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to the U.S. restrictions currently on agricultural exports to Cuba.

Building a Safer Americas

Within a period of 47 days, the richest and poorest nations in Latin America and the Caribbean were hit by massive natural disasters that took vastly different human tolls.

Help is Just One Click Away

Travelers in the United States purchasing tickets, booking a hotel room or renting a car online can save a child from malaria with five clicks of the mouse.

Rebuilding Chile With Renewable Energy

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Chile’s current President Michele Bachelet and President-elect Sebastian Piñera, to talk about U.S. assistance in the wake of the devastating earthquake.

Is the Recovery Act Working?

According to a number of members of Congress, the Senate's temporary extension of two important provisions will only help the American economy.

Help is on the Way

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in Chile Tuesday to offer the quake-torn country support as it recovers from the deadly disaster.

How Is the Threat of Trade Retaliation Affecting U.S.-Brazil Ties?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with four experts in reference to the threat of trade retaliation affecting U.S. and Brazil's ties.

Clinton to Tour Latin American

Secretary of State Clinton left for Latin America Monday morning, as she aims to visit six countries to build support against Iran.

Q&A with Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez

Dominican Republic's President Leonel Fernandez recently sat down with PODER at the ornate presidential palace in Santo Domingo.

Venezuela, a Bastion of Democracy?

According to a new 300-page report released by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, the Venezuelan government has undermined democracy through the consolidation of power under the executive and through intimidation and punishment of political opponents, human rights defenders, labor leaders and journalists.

Global Acceptance

Behavioral and cultural trends among U.S. Hispanics predispose the group to be more open and apt with an increasingly interconnected society.

Hands Across the Border

Dominican President, Leonel Fernandez, talks about a new chapter in relations between the two countries that share the island of Hispaniola.

Will Mexico Successfully Increase Telecom Sector Competition?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to Mexico's successful increase in its telecom sector competition.

Value education

If we are to truly change education in America, we must focus more of our efforts toward fostering a culture in which academic success is ever more deeply valued.

New Cuba Bill Introduced

The Peterson-Moran legislation introduced Wednesday should boost farm exports and travel to Cuba and provide concrete benefits to the Cuban people.

Food. Festival. Fun.

The Food Network's South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a one-of-a-kind, extravagant four-day celebration of stellar wine, food and culinary celebrity set against the backdrop of glamorous South Beach.

How Important is China for Latin America and the Caribbean?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to China's role with Latin America and the Caribbean.

How Will Obama's Export Program Affect Latin America?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts on their thoughts on President Obama's export program and its affect on Latin America.

Obama’s Trade Quest

President Obama says he wants to double U.S. exports in five years as part of his plan to generate new jobs. It is an admirable and ambitious goal, but, to put it mildly, many trade experts are not buying it.

Detained Americans Set Free

Eight of the 10 American Baptist missionaries jailed by Haitian authorities in late January on suspicion of kidnapping 33 children were set free by a judge Wednesday.

Happy Birthday, Stimulus

Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the signing of the $787-billion stimulus package.

President Unveils Nuclear Power Plant Plan

The multibillion-dollar loan will help build the first U.S. nuclear power plant in 30 years.

Don’t Bet on U.S. Decline

Talk of the United States teetering on the brink, while nothing new, has come back with a vengeance in recent months, spurred by the recession, soaring deficits and high unemployment.

Total Recall

A massive recall has forced Toyota to halt virtually all sales and incur the costs of millions of repairs for car owners.

Hispanic by Popular Demand

The community’s growing U.S. influence may sway the nation’s public opinion to increasingly reflect the Hispanic culture.

Are Countries Making Progress in Fighting Corruption?

The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts on their thoughts as to if countries are progressing in fighting corruption.

Will Obama Keep his Promises?

Although he pledged to do so in his campaign, the President failed to tackle immigration in 2009. the 10 million Hispanics who voted for him still love him, but they’re growing impatient.

How Entrepreneurs Identify New Business Opportunities

Raffi Amit, a professor of management at the Wharton School of Business, discusses these questions and more in a conversation with Knowledge@Wharton, the school’s online business journal.

Luxury Skiing 2010

All signs from the north point to a grand ski season ahead. Here we highlight some of the coolest, most exclusive and exceptional lodges for escapes, or for recovering after a fierce day of carving turns on the slopes.

Obama's Man in Miami

Ricky Arriola is willing to be pulled in many directions to attain a more representative community that is rich in the arts

From Micro-Credit to Global Affairs

Maria Otero talks about climate change and human rights, while offering a glimpse of changing U.S. foreign policy.

Trees Versus Technology

With its vast tropical forests, Latin America can greatly benefit from efforts to limit deforestation

Toxic Ignorance is Not Bliss

Chemical safety has been ignored by federal regulators, which means states and businesses have stepped in

Dreams Unfulfilled

Another year passes with no signs of loosening in Cuba and more hardship on the horizon

The Latest L.A. Craze: Gang Tours

Fasten your seat belts for a some sightseeing unlike any you’ve ever experienced before.

From Recession to Ambiguity

The good news is that the macro-economic indicators are beginning to point in the right direction. The bad news is that we can’t be too optimistic about this. Not now.

How Will Carlos Slim’s Legacy be Perceived?

The philanthropy of Mexico's top billionaire is growing by leaps and bounds.

Mexico’s Telephone Titan

Is the business empire of one of the richest men in the world about to lose its gloss?

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Getting the Big Picture

Real reporting on Hispanics in mainstream media is needed