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San Salvador gets an "alcaldesa" after much drama

18:06 H — Jennifer

History was made today in El Salvador as the capital city of San Salvador elected its first female mayor, Violeta Menjivar, who claimed victory by a margin of just 61 votes. Menjivar belongs to the FMLN party. Tim's El Salvador... Read more »

Topics: Blogs - El Salvador - Politics - Women

Irish immigrants for reform: Let us stay

17:12 H — Jennifer

What image comes to your mind when you think of the term "illegal immigrants"? Is it someone with ruddy cheeks, red hair and freckles? Probably not. But there are an estimated 50,000 "illegal" Irish (sometimes referred to as the "Mexicans... Read more »

Topics: California - Immigration - World

Raices : Celia Cruz

11:34 H — Maegan la Mala

Reggaeton may be all the rage but VL recognizes that as Latin music develops and new genres unfold, there are undeniable roots to Latin music that need to be respected and revisted. With that in mind, VL presents Raices,... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Features - Music - Women

Benecio del Toro is a Wolfman

08:47 H — Maegan la Mala

Puerto Rican actor Benecio del Toro is going from revolutionary leader to monster. It was announced earlier this week that Benecio will be playing The Wolf Man in a remakes of the classic horror film. Not only will he... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Movies