March 13, 2006 | VivirLatino

» March 13, 2006

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Daytime Drama: Laura vs. Laura in Peru

19:30 H — Jennifer

I pretty much coughed up my lunch when I saw that Laura León (of Mexican telenovela "Dos Mujeres, un Camino" fame) was hosting a trashy talk show almost identical to Laura Bozzo's (the only talk show host in the history... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Peru - TV

Cuba without words

15:26 H — Jennifer

Checking out another Latino blog, I was reminded of a very moving film I saw on television when I was in Spain a few months ago. It's called "Suite Habana" and it's a documentary -- made with no dialogue whatsoever... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Movies

links for 2006-03-13

15:18 H — Blogs Media

Changing Venezuela's flag | Latinopundit A flag is the symbol of a nation and Chavez is solidifying his influence by changing Venezuela's flag. (tags: flags venezuela chavez) Impact of Social Security on the Future of the U.S. Latino Population.... Read more »

Topics: Quicklinks

Chile has its First Lady

14:26 H — Maegan la Mala

This past Saturday, Chile got its first female president, Michelle Bachelet. A single mother, Socialist, and former political prisoner under the 17 year Pinochet dictatorship, Bachelet is the first mujer to be voted into office in South America who... Read more »

Topics: Chile - Women

No Abortions for Rape Victims in Mexico

11:38 H — Maegan la Mala

Abortion is illegal in Mexico except in cases of rape but a recent report released by Human Rights Watch claims that pregnant rape survivors are being lied to. Some women are threatened, others are told they can only have... Read more »

Topics: Mexico - Women

Everyone's favorite Perdido, found.

11:00 H — Maegan la Mala

He began the conquista and while there is little doubt about the impact of Christopher Columbus's actions there was real doubt about his own origins and his final resting place. Spanish-led research team, which includes Italians, Americans and Germans,... Read more »

Topics: History - Spain

Mexican Sex Dolls fight Machismo

08:00 H — Maegan la Mala

No, this isn't the latest in Latino porn; it's the latest "pro-woman" media campaign of the Mexican government. The television, print, and radio ads feature blow up sex dolls dressed as office execs in an office setting. The message... Read more »

Topics: Mexico - Newspapers - Radio - TV - Women