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Signed, Sealed, Delivered
President Obama signed a historic treaty Thursday morning in Prague, reducing America and Russia's nuclear stockpiles to levels not seen since the early 1960s.
A Hispanic First
Archbishop Jose Gomez, the nation's sole Hispanic prelate, is now in line to become the nation's first Latino cardinal.
How Can Latin America Improve Its Economic Productivity?
The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to Latin America's economic productivity.
Wikileaks Exposes "Collateral Murder"
With the independent Website's release of a classified U.S. military video showing the deaths of two Reuters employees, it has solidified its role as a clearinghouse for leaked information.
New Nuclear Weapons Strategy Announced
President Obama unveiled a new policy on Tuesday, restricting U.S. use of nuclear weapons, but sent a stern message to nuclear-defiant Iran and North Korea that they remain potential targets.
Toyota: Woe is Me
Japanese car maker Toyota is facing a maximum civil fine of $16.375 million for failing to promptly notify U.S. authorities about safety defects in its cars.
2010 Census by the Numbers
Although the 2010 Census questionnaire is easy to fill out, the census is a massive, complex operation involving millions of forms and hundreds of thousands of census workers.
Giving Hope to Haiti
Coca-Cola has launched the 'Haiti Hope Project' to create opportunities for 25,000 Haitian mango farmers and their families by supporting the development of a sustainable mango juice industry in the country.
Obama and Latinos Post Health Care Reform
Thanks to the landmark overhaul, some Latinos will benefit as early as late June, when many uninsurable or “priced out” citizens with preexisting conditions will begin to see new insurance options.
What Is Cuba's Potential as a Market for U.S. Medical Products?
The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to Cuba's potential market for U.S. medical products.
FARC Releases Hostage After 12 Years
FARC guerrillas freed one of Colombia's longest-held hostages, an army corporal seized by insurgents when they overran his base in December 1997.
Big Win for Chevron
An international arbitration tribunal has ruled in favor of Chevron in a claim against Ecuador related to past oil operations by Chevron's subsidiary, Texaco Petroleum Company.
‘Yo Sumo’
Hispanics have grown to make up a large portion of the nation's population over the last 10 years, but there are concerns that some in that group might not be counted in the upcoming census.
Recess Appointments Made
Coming on the heels of his big victory on health care legislation, President Obama made 15 recess appointments to fill key administration posts at the Departments of the Treasury, Homeland Security and others.
Guatemala’s Drug Threat in a Post Drug-War Era
Just as eradication and interdiction efforts have largely pushed coca production from country to country, cracking down on drug cartels seems to be moving them into more permissive countries.
Latina Entrepreneurs’ Impact on the U.S. Business Scene
The National Women’s History Project (NWHP) brings the contributions of Latinas to the forefront of public discourse.
Hispanics & Health Care
The new bill will have a powerful impact on the lives of millions of Hispanics and immigrants for years to come.
Will the U.S. Congress Pass Immigration Reform This Year?
The Inter-American Dialogue spoke with three experts in reference to the possible passage of immigration reform.
'An Important Victory for Our Country'
Sunday's historic vote marks a major milestone in the struggle to break the power of the insurance industry and provide quality, affordable health care for millions of American families.
That Silent Way*
To walk to the edge of the stage and speak only within limits, is required practice for certain critical artists still living in Cuba.
A Climactic Chapter in Health Care Reform
President Obama struck a last-minute deal Sunday with abortion foes to secure the final few votes needed to remake America's health care system.
In the Bag
OBAMA DID IT! – He publicly commits to Comprehensive Immigration Reform Comprehensive Immigration Reform is in the Bag Now that OBAMA publicly commits.
Colombia’s Democratic Lesson
Colombia’s March 14 legislative elections felt more like November 4 in the United States -- cold, quiet and calculating.
World Water Day
On March 22nd, people around the world celebrated World Water Day, a day recognized by the United Nations to call attention to the global water crisis.
President Backs Immigration Overhaul Outline
Thursday, President Obama made good on a promise he made during his 2008 White House campaign to tackle the country's immigration laws, taking a significant step toward modernizing the system.
Health Care – At a Cost
The package, slated for a vote in the U.S. House later this week, would cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday.
Still in the Race
Against all odds, owner John Brunetti has historic Hialeah Park in position to make a comeback.
Electric Juice
How start-ups and aficionados are paving the way for electric vehicles on Miami Beach.
Shanghai World Expo
Better cities is the theme of this year’s fair, which again puts China in the world spotlight
Cracking the C-Suite
Reaching the top echelons of fortune 1000 companies
is proving a challenge for Hispanics
One Car Designer’s American Dream
Argentine-born Maximiliano Laroquette came to the U.S. with only one goal in mind—To design cars
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.
Temporary Protection
Haitians already in the U.S. when the disastrous and devastating earthquake struck their homeland can stay—for now.
From Lima to Las Vegas
The engineer behind the largest green building project in the world arrived at this point almost by accident
Weary Juárez: Ground Zero in Mexico’s Drug War
The violence continues as Mexico’s Felipe Calderon searches for solutions
Could California Face a Republican Power Coup?
No one thought a Republican could win in Massachusetts. Could the GOP make inroads in the Golden State as well?
The Impossible Dream?
Creating a path to a brighter future for undocumented children is unlikely this year
Don’t Bet on a U.S. Decline
Demographic dynamics will most likely translate into an enviable and attractive economic boom
Rebuilding Haiti
The international community must come together to help Haiti rise above its tragedy
Groundswell for Green
The latest enlistees in the green movement are not so surprising when you consider what’s at stake with energy innovation
Bioethics and the Latino Community
Parity in research is critical to Hispanic health outcomes
Healing Haiti
How the dream of building a public hospital emerged from the ruins of an earthquake—and the Floridians who teamed up to make it happen.
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