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Ethanol to lead to tequila shortage?

17:17 H — Jennifer

While some have criticized a boom in ethanol production might lead to deforestation in Brazil, it might have yet another ugly effect on a country a little closer to home: Mexico. Please say it ain't so:Mexican farmers are setting ablaze... Read more »

Topics: Environment - Lifestyle - Mexico

Bloggers strike out against Spain

14:51 H — Jennifer

Last week we told you about a controversial ad for Spain's Iberia airlines which had a Spanish consumer group up in arms over its depiction of Cuba. The ad was pulled due to pressure by the group, and has been... Read more »

Topics: Blogs - Controversia - Cuba - Spain

As if Immigration Didn't Have Enough Problems, It Raises Rates

14:42 H — Maegan la Mala

Yesterday, Emilio González, the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, announced a total of 39 rate hikes for various services. The hikes, he explained, are needed to ensure efficient service. Beginning July 30, application fees to become a U.S.... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Immigration

Dead Prez's Can't Vote in DR Anymore

14:06 H — Maegan la Mala

What do Juan Bosch and Joaquin Balaguer have in common? If you answered that they were both presidents of the Dominican Republic and died in 2002 you'd be partially correct. Up until recently they were also eligible voters. How recently?... Read more »

Topics: Dominican Republic