Charreria—or rodeo riding—is more than just a sport for escaramuzas. It’s a chance to connect with their family, their roots and each other. @ThisIsAmerica recently visited Washington and Mexico to witness the tradition. https://t.co/EjuaP0rmDw
In a little town called Buckley, Washington, eight women and their families are working to preserve the tradition of charreria—or rodeo riding. Meet the escaramuzas who compete at some of the largest stadiums in Mexico: https://t.co/EjuaP0IY26
The U.S. House passed a bill Tuesday that criminalizes sexual harassment under the military’s justice system. The bill is expected to pass in the Senate. Advocates and the family of Army Specialist #VanessaGuillen fought for these historical reforms after her murder last year.
At the recent @FILGuadalajara Book Fair, @Jorgeramosnews spoke about why publishing “nowadays can sometimes be an act of courage and defiance.” Read his full keynote speech below: https://t.co/unBRonLHNf
It's been 18 months since Sean Monterrosa was shot and killed at age 22 by police in Vallejo, CA.
Now, an independent investigation recently concluded the fatal shooting was “not objectively reasonable" and called the police response "tactically poor."
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Nicaraguan leader Daniel Ortega’s new decree to take in Cubans without visas is an “escape valve,” as @dadams7308 writes for @univisionnews.
Read his full article here: https://t.co/1kNzzNS67W
Stay up-to-date with the latest news 24/7 on @prendetv. #PrendeTV
Publications are releasing their #besttvshows of 2021 lists, and some are putting @gentefied as a top show. @netflix's second season of #Gentefied uses a side of comedy to offer a glimpse into Latinx issues not often represented on television. https://t.co/d57ivXFo2W
"I do believe that Cubans, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans have a legitimate right to live in democracy and to look for ways to topple their dictators. It's never easy, but it can be done," @JorgeRamosNews writes in his latest opinion column for @UnivisionNews.
When the hot sauce market took off between 2000 - 2013, the Saavedra family’s #Tapatío line became one of the most recognized spicy hot sauces in the world. As the company grew, the elder Saavedras recruited their children to carry on the family business: https://t.co/PRUiLJa9Sp
Hondurans head to the polls Nov. 28 to elect a new president and legislators in a so-called “narco-state,” according to child welfare group @CasaAlianzaHN.
Whoever wins Sunday will be tasked with righting the ship and restoring hope in this broken country.
#PatriaYVida by @Yotuel007’s, @GdZOficial and @Descemer_Bueno won the @LatinGRAMMYs Song of the Year last week. The lyrics showcase the ongoing fight activists have to free Cuba from its oppressive dictatorship, esp. during a year plagued by a pandemic, food shortages and more.
The global hot sauce market is worth $4.5 billion and growing fast. @UniNoticias' @YAREL_RAMOS was invited to see how three generations of one immigrant family are the not-so-secret ingredient behind one of the country’s most popular hot sauces. #Tapatio
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U.S. gun manufacturers on Monday asked a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them by the Mexican gov’t for “facilitating” gun trafficking to Mexican cartels. Gun companies claim their trade is legal and say Mexico’s case “implicates a clash of national values.”
Congresswomen, senators and celebs including @GloriaEstefan and @EvaLongoria sent messages of support when #VanessaGuillen’s family made a final push Thursday to enact federal legislation that would protect service members who are victims of sexual misconduct in the military.
Thousands of migrants, mostly from Central America & Haiti, are attempting to push north in a new caravan that left southern Mexico on Thursday. Earlier this year, we spoke to Jimmy Jean-Louis @haitianhero about the treacherous journey Haitian migrants make across Latin America.
Today, Army Specialist #VanessaGuillen’s sister, congresswomen, and supporters rallied in Washington D.C. to make a final push for federal legislation that would protect service members who are victims of sexual misconduct in the military. #JusticeForVanessaGuillen
At tomorrow’s @LatinGRAMMYs on Univision, @CamiloMusica has the most nominations of any artist. @jorgeramosnews spoke with the Colombian artist earlier this year about why singing in Spanish is the ultimate way an artist can be “global.” #LatinGRAMMY#LaTribu
Since President @lopezobrador_ took office nearly three years ago, 100,000 murders have taken place and more than 290,000 people have died from COVID-19 in Mexico. In his latest column, @JorgeRamosNews writes AMLO “is holding tightly to a failed strategy.”https://t.co/kKB4xUogc1
Activists nationwide have called for massive demonstrations for #Cuba today to demand basic rights, democracy and an end to repression despite threats and numerous strategies by the regime. We revisit the moment this summer that inspired a new fight for freedom. #CubaVive