February 01, 2007 | VivirLatino

» February 01, 2007

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Chavez says he will take control of oil fields

17:59 H — Jennifer

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez announced today that he will go through with his promise to nationalize the oil industry of his country by taking control of the oil fields of eastern Venezuela, currently currently operated by private U.S., British, French... Read more »

Topics: Politics - Venezuela

Thousands march to protest tortilla prices

12:19 H — Jennifer

The anger felt by Mexicans for the past few weeks over the skyrocketing price of tortillas reached a boiling point yesterday, when over 75,000 people took to the streets in Mexico City to demand that the government do something about... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Food - Mexico

Mexico Has Its First Gay Civil Union

12:00 H — Maegan la Mala

Karina Almaguer and Karla Lopez, both from the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, traveled to Saltillo, Coahuila to become the first couple to take advantage of the newly passed civil solidarity union status. Coahuila State Assemblywoman Julieta Lopez Fuentes, who served... Read more »

Topics: GLBT - Mexico

Ay Mama, Que Bebé!

09:43 H — Maegan la Mala

My uterus hurt this morning upon seeing the baby called Super Toño, born via C section (thankfully) this past Monday in Cancun, Mexico. What makes Antonio Vasconcelos so super? How about 14 pounds 8 ounces and 22 inches? That's well... Read more »

Topics: Children - Mexico