November 16, 2007 | VivirLatino

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Chavez to Develop Peaceful Nuke Program

16:37 H — Maegan la Mala

Nukes and peaceful usually aren't two words that go together but don't tell that to Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez who yesterday told a French TV channel that Venezuela, just like Iran, is launching a peaceful nuclear program. "We are with... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Venezuela

Lou Dobbs for Presidente

14:37 H — Maegan la Mala

Wannabe Latino Lou Dobbs is considering a run for president. Seriously. There are lots of conditions for the run to become official, like if billionaire NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg first enters the race as a third-party candidate. Oh yeah and... Read more »

Topics: Controversia - Politics - TV

Cafe Tacuba Tour Starts Today

13:37 H — Maegan la Mala

The Mexican alterno-rockeros start a month long tour hoy. Hopefully you can catch them performing some of their mesmerizing musica from Sino near you (we don't have tickets- yet.) ... Read more »

Topics: Music

Obama Goes After Latinos Using Online Novelas

12:37 H — Maegan la Mala

Barack Obama is going after California Latino voters through mini online Spanish language novelas. Using You Tube and the website, Tu Voz, Tu Voto, the little films are just as poorly acted out as real life novelas. They also rely... Read more »

Topics: Bilingualism - California - Immigration - Internet - Politics

March Against Hate Crimes in DC Today

11:37 H — Maegan la Mala

Today, Al Sharpton and his National Action Network are holding a march down Washington DC's Freedom Plaza against race based hate crimes. He told the Amsterdam News: “We give people a false image that everything is well with the world.... Read more »

Topics: Activism - Justice - Race - Washington DC

Sweep of Los Angeles Mara Salvatruchas

10:37 H — Maegan la Mala

A joint effort between the Los Angeles Police Department, Salvadorian authorities and the FBI led what is being called one of the biggest street gang crackdowns in Los Angeles.Seized during the search for 60 suspects: guns, drugs and $40,000 in... Read more »

Topics: Crime - El Salvador - Justice - Los Angeles