February 21, 2008 | VivirLatino

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Andy Garcia: Ambivalent about Change in Cuba

15:57 H — Jennifer

Cuban-born actor Andy Garcia shares the sentiments of many in the exile community that Fidel's resignation and Raul Castro's new government might spell more of the same for Cuba, though he says he's "hopeful" this is a step in the... Read more »

Topics: Celebrities - Cuba - Politics

How Much Frida-Mania is too much?

15:46 H — Maegan la Mala

As a Latina artist, I thought that naming a tequila after legendary Mexicana artista Frida Kahlo was crossing a line. A bus trying to bring attention to women's issues? A little closer to the spirit of Frida. A skin care... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Controversia - Fashion - Marketing - Mexico - Shopping - Women

Venezuela Settles With International Oil Co's Except Exxon.

11:42 H — Maegan la Mala

Venezuela's government settled with three oil companies, totaling $1.8 billion.France's Total, Norway's Statoil and Italy's ENI agreed to the settlement after accepting the book price for the assets that PDVSA took over. Total accepted $834m, ENI accepted $700m and Statoil... Read more »

Topics: Money - Politics - Venezuela

Vamos a Viña del Mar 2008

09:02 H — Maegan la Mala

What you just watched was the opening of one of the biggest music festivals (if not the biggest) in Latin America, the Viña del Mar 2008 music festival in Chile. The opening ceremony was dedicated to the 7 wonders... Read more »

Topics: Chile - Music