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Fri10Nov2006

Weekend Película Pick : Pedro Almodóvar’s Volver

14:05 H — Maegan la Mala

The latest child to spring from the mind of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, Volver (trailer after the jump), is not to be missed. The story, spun with bold intricate twists as only Almodóvar knows how, tells the story of... Read more »

Topics: Movies

Free Hugs in Latin America

12:37 H — Jennifer

The hottest video on YouTube right now is a clip called "Free Hugs Campaign" in which a man who calls himself "Juan Mann" advertises via a posterboard that he's giving out free hugs. Some people take him up on the... Read more »

Topics: Internet - Latin America - World

Hear Mamita Mala on NPR's Latino USA

11:51 H — Jennifer

VL East Coast Editor Mamita Mala was a guest on NPR's Latino USA radio show yesterday talking about the Latino vote in this year's elections. Mala threw down with a Latina republican who claims that "Latinos are Republicans, they just... Read more »

Topics: Politics - Radio - VivirLatino

Mexico City backs Same-sex Civil Unions

08:41 H — Maegan la Mala

The assembly of Mexico City passed a law clearing the way for recognizing civil unions between same-sex couples. While this is in no way a gay marriage law, it certainly is groundbreaking legislation in the morally conservative capital city of... Read more »

Topics: GLBT - Mexico