April 18, 2007 | VivirLatino

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California N.O.W: Feminist and racist?

18:09 H — Jennifer

Every now and then VL gets tips from readers around quite controversial subjects. Many are hard to confirm and we choose not to publish them, but I found a tip I received today so disturbing that I felt it needed... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Controversia - Women

Miss Mexico Changes Her Dress

12:00 H — Maegan la Mala

Miss Mexico caused quite a stir with her choice of traditional dress for the Miss Universe pageant.Miss Mexico, Rosa Maria Ojeda, presented the dress March 29, showing off the billowing, hoop skirt adorned with sketches of Catholic rebels hanging from... Read more »

Topics: Fashion - Mexico

Chavez: Invest in Venezuela, but play by rules

11:24 H — Jennifer

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez wants to put to rest fears on the part of investors -- caused by the recent declaration of "nationalization" of industries -- by inviting businesses to invest in the country and in the region. "You want... Read more »

Topics: Money - Politics - Venezuela

More Latin Americans With HIV Getting Treatment

11:15 H — Maegan la Mala

Yesterday the World Health Organization announced that 72% of those infected with HIV in Latin America and the Caribbean are receiving treatment, the largest percentage in the "third world". The announcement was made at the fourth Latin America and Caribbean... Read more »

Topics: Health - Latin America