Latin American Herald Tribune

New Book Claims Fidel Castro Knew About Kennedy Assassination

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro knew that U.S. President John F. Kennedy was going to be shot in Dallas on Nov. 22, 1963, former CIA analyst Brian Latell says in his new book, “Castro’s Secrets. The CIA and Cuba’s Intelligence Machine.”

May Employment Report Shows Gain of Just 69,000 Jobs in U.S.

U.S. employers created just 69,000 jobs in May, well below analysts’ expectations, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 8.2 percent from 8.1 percent in the previous month, the Labor Department said Friday.

Comedian Starts 6-Day Walk to Raise Money to Cure Cancer

Puerto Rican comedian Raymond Arrieta is on a six-day walk across Puerto Rico to raise money for the Oncological Hospital.

Colombian Cops Who Burned Dogs Alive to Be Fired

The police officers who burned two dogs alive while clearing homeless people out of a camp in Colombia’s capital will be fired, Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro said.

Crash Kills 7 in Guatemala

At least seven people, including a 3-month-old baby, were killed in a crash involving two vehicles carrying a total of 13 people on a highway in eastern Guatemala, the fire department said.

Dragon Capsule Splashes Down in Pacific

SpaceX capsule Dragon returned Thursday to Earth after becoming the first commercial vehicle to travel to the International Space Station, or ISS, to resupply it.

Nadal Coasts Again at French Open

Spain’s Rafael Nadal rolled to a second straight easy victory at the French Open, brushing aside Denis Istomin Thursday 6-2, 6-2, 6-0 in second-round action.

Salvadoran Worker Trapped for 3 Days in Well Rescued

Emergency workers in El Salvador rescued a man who was trapped for three days by a cave-in while digging a well in the town of San Miguel, authorities said Thursday.

Three Gunned Down in Puerto Rico

Three people were shot to death for unknown reasons in an attack carried out in a residential part of the district of Fajardo, on Puerto Rico’s northeastern coast, police on the Caribbean island announced Thursday in a communique.

Fitch Downgrades Credit Ratings of 8 Spanish Regions

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings on Thursday downgraded eight Spanish autonomous communities, including the industrial region of Catalonia, which was placed just one notch above “junk-bond” status.

Activists Press U.S. Government on Processing of Immigrant Families

Several pro-immigrant organizations demanded on Thursday that the Obama administration implement the proposal for a new procedure that would allow the spouses and children of U.S. citizens to remain in the country while their immigration situation is regularized.

Pedro: “El Único ‘7’ de España es el Guaje Villa” (VIDEO)

Pedro Rodríguez presentó su autobiografía y habló sobre Tito Vilanova y sobre la selección a tan sólo un día de estar concentrado con los elegidos para disputar la Eurocopa.

Pedro: “Spain’s Only Number 7 is David Villa” (VIDEO)

At EURO 2012, Pedro Rodríguez will wear the number 7 shirt normally worn by David Villa. The FC Barcelona player said that he is proud to have been handed El Guaje’s squad number.

Así Es la Nueva Camiseta del Real Madrid (VIDEO)

La nueva camiseta del Real Madrid para la próxima temporada ya es una realidad y los jugadores la han presentado en este spot de Adidas.

Real Madrid Pull on Its New Kit (VIDEO)

Real Madrid has reverted to a simple all white kit with black trimmings and a V-neck as it unveiled the new strip for the 2012-13 season this week.

VenEconomía: Otra Secuela de la LOTTT

Las secuelas negativas de la nueva Ley Orgánica del Trabajo, los Trabajadores y las Trabajadoras (LOTTT) comienzan ya a sentirse para diversos sectores de la economía, como era de prever de una ley inconsulta que desmotiva la inversión, castra la productividad y no trae beneficios a nadie.

Mexican Justice Says Cassez Case Decision Coming in August

Mexican Supreme Court justice Olga Sanchez Cordero said in a television interview broadcast on Thursday that the case of Florence Cassez, a Frenchwoman convicted of kidnapping in Mexico, will be decided in August.

Senator Warns of Dangers of English-Only Schooling in Puerto Rico

Opposition Popular Democratic Party, or PPD, Sen. Juan Eugenio Hernandez Mayoral told Efe on Thursday that the English-only schooling that the administration of pro-statehood Gov. Luis Fortuño wants to implement could reduce the knowledge of Spanish in Puerto Rico.

U.S. Honors Mexican Filmmaker

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne honored a Mexican filmmaker who has been nominated for the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage Award.

Spanish Beats Back “English Only” Efforts in U.S.

The vitality of Spanish, the most thriving language of international communication after English, has beaten back the “political foolishness” of “English only” campaigns in the United States seeking to reduce its usage as a foreign and alien language, two experts said in Miami on Thursday.

Mexican Student Activists Stake Out Election Positions

Members the “Yo soy 132” student protest movement drafted a platform aimed at influencing Mexico’s July 1 presidential election and countering perceived media bias, declaring their opposition to the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, candidate Enrique Peña Nieto, the frontrunner in the polls.

Lopez Obrador Gains More Ground in Mexican Polls

Leftist presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has gained 7 more percentage points in a poll released Thursday and is closing in on frontrunner Enrique Peña Nieto, the Mexico City daily Reforma said.

Orlando Launches Campaign to Keep Hispanics Safe on Streets

The central Florida city of Orlando, an international tourist magnet, is also the most dangerous metropolitan zone in the United States for pedestrians, mainly Hispanics, and so a campaign has been launched to try and avoid more traffic accidents involving people on foot.

U.S. Revises Q1 GDP Lower

The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012, down from an earlier estimate of 2.2 percent, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

Winter and Lerner Win Prince of Asturias Science Prize

British biologist Gregory Winter and U.S. pathologist Richard A. Lerner were awarded Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research on Thursday for their “decisive” contributions to the field of immunology.

Mexican Government Launches Crime-Fighting Plan in Pacific Resort City

President Felipe Calderon has officially launched the “Todos por Acapulco” program in an effort to end drug-related violence and promote development in the Mexican Pacific resort city, basing it on a project implemented in the border city of Ciudad Juarez.

U.S. Journalist Says Chavez’s Cancer in Last Stage

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s cancer is now in the “end stage” and it is “doubtful” he will live to see the results of the Oct. 7 elections, U.S. journalist Dan Rather said.

Preparations on Track for Mexico Elections

Preparations are on track for Mexico’s July 1 presidential election and the drug-related violence in the country has not affected the process, the Federal Electoral Institute (IFE) said.

Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Promotes Dialogue in Canada

Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Patricia Espinosa met with Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird in Ottawa to discuss bilateral affairs and the upcoming G-20 Summit in Los Cabos, Mexico.

Torres: “Tengo la Ilusión del Primer Día” (VIDEO)

Fernando Torres se mostró exultante tras volver a marcar con la selección española. El punta comenzó como titular ante Corea del Sur.

Torres “Cannot Wait” for EURO 2012 to Start (VIDEO)

Fernando Torres’ 10th minute opener paved the way for Spain’s 4-1 win over South Korea on Wednesday. The striker said afterwards that he cannot wait for EURO 2012 to start.

La Selección Argentina y Unicef, Juntos por una Buena Causa (VIDEO)

Los jugadores de la albiceleste se reunieron con un grupo de chicos de escuelas especiales gracias al nuevo compromiso al que han llegado la Asociación de Fútbol Argentino y Unicef.

Argentina and UNICEF Join Forces for a Worthy Cause (VIDEO)

Argentina’s national team players spent time with a group of special needs children as part of a new arrangement between the Argentinean Football Association and UNICEF.

Los 22 Canteranos de Guardiola (VIDEO)

En los cuatro años que ha estado como técnico, Guardiola ha hecho debutar con el primer equipo en partidos oficiales a 22 canteranos.

Pep’s Pupils Give Thanks (VIDEO)

FC Barcelona’s reserve team players showed why they are indebted to Pep Guardiola at the Miniestadi this week.

Ozil, Benzema y Sahin Analizan su Temporada en el Real Madrid (VIDEO)

Los 3 internacionales del Real Madrid están con sus selecciones, pero a ninguno se les olvida la última temporada de la Liga BBVA.

Madrid Trio Look Back on Vintage Year (VIDEO)

Now with their respective national teams, Karim Benzema, Mesut Özil and Nuri Sahin reflected on a vintage season for Real Madrid.

VenEconomía: Baño de Agua Clara

Este martes 29 de mayo tal vez se recordará como la fecha cuando el candidato de la unidad democrática, Henrique Capriles Radonski, dio un importante paso al frente para posicionarse como la primera opción a la Presidencia de la República de Venezuela.

French Reporter Langlois Released by FARC Rebels

The International Committee of the Red Cross, or ICRC, announced Wednesday that French war correspondent Romeo Langlois was released by the FARC guerrillas, left the village of San Isidro with the humanitarian mission that took custody of him and is en route to Florencia, the capital of Colombia’s southern Caqueta province.

Del Potro Battles into French Open 3rd Round

Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro dug deep into his competitive reserves to pull out a 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-4, 6-4 victory Wednesday over France’s Edouard Roger-Vasselin in French Open second-round action.

Doubts About Bankia Bailout Rattle Spain

Doubts about the viability of the Spanish government’s bailout of BFA-Bankia – the country’s fourth-largest financial institution – put the Iberian nation in the spotlight on Wednesday, as financial market jitters sent the country’s debt-risk premium to a euro-era record of 539 basis points.

Hispanic Candidate Headed to Run-Off in Texas GOP Primary

Cuban-American Ted Cruz, a rising star within the Republican Party in Texas, will face off in a run-off election for his party’s Senate nomination with rival David Dewhurst in a contest that presents several challenges.

Venezuelan Beauty Says She Considered Becoming a Nun

Venezuelan model Ivian Sarcos, who was crowned Miss World in 2011, said in an interview published Wednesday by Kenya’s The Standard newspaper that she considered the possibility of becoming a nun during the time that she spent in a convent.

Congressman Silvestre Reyes Loses in Primary in Texas

U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes, D-Texas, will have to give up his seat in the House of Representatives after losing the primary in his state, thus ending a 16-year-political career in Washington.

Mexico’s ICA to Acquire 51% of Peru Mining Services Firm

Mexican construction company ICA said Wednesday it has signed a deal to acquire a 51 percent stake in Peru’s San Martin Contratistas Generales, which provides construction services to the mining industry.

Salvadoran Court Releases 2 in Mexico Massacre Case

A court in El Salvador released two suspected people traffickers who abandoned 14 Salvadorans in Mexico who were among the 72 migrants massacred at a ranch in Tamaulipas state in 2010, judicial officials said.

Mexico’s High Court to Review Constitutionality of Perp Walks

Mexico’s Supreme Court plans to rule on whether the parading of suspects before the press violates the constitutional presumption of a person’s innocence until convicted of a crime, the Federal District Human Rights Commission said in a statement.

Ruben Blades, Cheo Feliciano Release Salsa CD

Panama’s Ruben Blades and Puerto Rican Cheo Feliciano this week released their salsa album “Eba Say Aja” after seven years of work in different recording studios.

Spain’s Sener Wins Contract for Cogeneration Plant in Mexico

Spanish engineering firm Sener said a consortium it leads has received a contract for the turnkey construction of an 85 MW cogeneration plant in Cosoleacaque, a city in the Mexican Gulf coast state of Veracruz.

Bus-Truck Crash Kills 10, Injures 20 in Argentina

At least 10 people were killed and 20 others injured when a bus collided with a truck in Misiones, a province in northern Argentina, police said Wednesday.

Illinois City Files Civil Suits Against Latin Kings

The city of Aurora has joined several municipalities in the Chicago area who are appealing to the civil courts to try and limit the activities of gangs like the Latin Kings.

U.S. Pending Home Sales Fall 5.5% in April

The U.S. pending home sales index fell 5.5 percent in April compared to March, ending a three-month stretch of gains, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday.

Chile Mudslide Leaves 3,000 Stranded

Some 3,000 people living in the towns of Palena and Futaleufu, in the southern Chilean region of Los Lagos, on Wednesday remained isolated because of a mudslide that buried the road leading to the area, authorities said.

Mexican TV Camera Crew Freed After 18-Hour Ordeal

Six members of a Mexican television camera crew who filmed children inside an elementary school without authorization were freed after being held by townspeople for more than 18 hours, officials said.

Mexican Court Gives Green Light to Spanish Firm’s Lawsuit

A judge has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by the Mexican subsidiary of Spain’s OHL against the state of Puebla for revoking its concession to build and operate a highway, company executives said.

Mexico More Flexible Visas to Promote Tourism

Mexican Tourism Secretary Gloria Guevara Manzo on Wednesday called for the creation of regional visas similar to those issued by the European Union to facilitate the movement of travelers and foster global tourism.

Secretary of State Meets with Wife of American Jailed in Cuba

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with the wife of U.S. contractor Alan Gross to discuss his incarceration in Cuba.

Investigators Identify Gun Used to Kill Honduran Journalist

Investigators identified the weapon used to kill journalist Alfredo Villatoro earlier this month and charged three more people in the case, raising to eight the number of accused, Honduran officials said.

Security Forces Kill 12 Gunmen in Eastern Mexico

Soldiers and police killed 12 suspected drug cartel gunmen in a shootout in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, state officials said.

Slogan for 2014 World Cup Is Presented: All in One Rhythm

Soccer governing body FIFA, the Local Organizing Committee and the Brazilian government presented “Juntos num só ritmo” (“All in one rhythm”) on Tuesday as the Official Slogan for the 2014 World Cup.

Messi: “La Champions Nos Dio Bronca” (VIDEO)

El jugador del Barcelona se encuentra con la selección argentina, pero ha repasado sus sensaciones con respecto a la temporada y los cambios en el banquillo culé.

Messi: “We Were Upset About Not Winning the Champions League” (VIDEO)

The Barcelona player is with the Argentinean national team at the moment, but he told the press about his feelings regarding the recently finished season and the change of guard on the culé bench.

Del Bosque: “El Partido ante Corea Fue un Día Triste para el Fútbol Español” (VIDEO)

El seleccionador español recordó en la previa del amistoso de preparación ante Corea del Sur el error arbitral que privó a la selección de estar en semifinales en el Mundial de Corea y Japón y analizó al actual combinado coreano.

Del Bosque: “The South Korea Game Was a Sad Day for Spanish Soccer” (VIDEO)

Spanish national team coach Vicente del Bosque met the media ahead of his team’s friendly against South Korea and recalled the refereeing gaffe that deprived Spain of a place in the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup. He also looked at the current South Korea side.

La Eurocopa, Según los Internacionales del Real Madrid (VIDEO)

Casillas, Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Cristiano, Benzema y Özil analizan el próximo papel de sus respectivas selecciones en la Euro 2012.

The Euros, Seen Through the Eyes of Real Madrid’s Internationals (VIDEO)

Casillas, Ramos, Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Cristiano, Benzema and Özil take a look at their respective national teams’ possibilities in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament.

VenEconomía: ¡Son Ellos y Su Poder!

Este lunes de nuevo funcionarios del gobierno de Hugo Chávez arremetieron violentamente sobre un sector de la población, imponiendo su poder por la fuerza, amparados en la impune violación de la Constitución y las leyes de la República.

Man Shot at Polling Place During Texas Primary

An Hispanic man was shot from a vehicle at the door of a polling place in the Texas town of San Juan on Tuesday during the state’s primary election, police confirmed to Efe.

Nadal Cruises into French Open 2nd Round

Spain’s Rafael Nadal kicked off his bid for a record seventh French Open title with a routine 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 first-round victory Tuesday over Simone Bolelli.

Four Gunned Down in Central Mexico

Four people were shot to death Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in Cuernavaca, capital of the central Mexican state of Morelos, officials said.

Brazil Police Kill 6 Suspected Gang Members

At least six suspected members of the First Capital Command, or PCC, gang died and three other people were arrested during and after a shootout with police in Sao Paulo, officials said Tuesday.

Brazil Indians Demand Improved Health Care

About 100 Indians of various ethnicities on Tuesday occupied Brazil’s Health Ministry in this capital, while other groups blocked highways in the southern part of the country to demand that the authorities provide better health care for their people.

Spanish Central Bank Governor to Step Down a Month Early

The embattled head of Spain’s central bank has announced he will step down on June 10, one month before his term was set to expire.

Tommy Torres Savors Success of “Querido Tommy”

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Tommy Torres fulfilled the dream of a follower with the song “Querido Tommy” (Dear Tommy), which has made him a social-network sensation and is the advance single from his upcoming disc that goes on sale this summer.

Screenwriting Classes to Be Offered in U.S. in Spanish

The recently created Foundation for Audiovisual Narratives in Spanish, or FUNAVE, and the Cervantes Institute in New York will offer screenwriting workshops for film, television and documentaries in Spanish.

Mexico’s Telecom Industry Grew 11.9% in Q1

Mexico’s telecom industry grew 11.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last year due mainly to strong performance by the satellite TV, mobile telephony and long distance segments, the Federal Telecommunications Commission, or Cofetel, said.

Carrie the Dancing Dog Promotes Latin Music in U.S.

Chilean photographer Jose Fuentes trained his little dog Carrie to dance to the beat of Latin rhythms as entertainment for family get-togethers – and today she’s a show-stopping sensation around the United States.

Spain’s Repsol Weighs Further Drilling off Cuba After Dry Well

Spanish oil company Repsol’s CEO, Antonio Brufau, said Tuesday that “the reasonable thing” is not to undertake any more activities in Cuba after the first well drilled in deep ocean waters near the island came up “dry.”

PepsiCo’s Mexican Unit Says It Never Got Threats Before Attacks

Sabritas, a unit of U.S. soft drinks and snack foods giant PepsiCo, said Tuesday it had not been the target of extortion attempts or threats prior to a series of firebomb attacks over the weekend at five of its distribution centers in the central-western Mexican states of Michoacan and Guanajuato.

Gilberto Gil Still Going Strong as He Nears 70

Singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil, an icon of Brazilian music, reviews in a new show his prolific career and celebrates his 70th birthday.

Cleaning Workers Seek Pay Hikes in Houston

Hundreds of Hispanics cleaning workers in Houston are seeking better pay so that they will not find themselves having to work part-time at other jobs to make ends meet.

Repsol Open to Negotiations on YPF, CEO Says

Spanish energy major Repsol is prepared to negotiate with the Argentine government to secure fair compensation for nationalized oil firm YPF, CEO Antonio Brufau said Tuesday.

Cuba’s Sugar Harvest Disappoints

The 2011-2012 sugar harvest in Cuba was 16 percent bigger than the year before, but the results were “modest” and “insufficient” following a disappointing growing season, government officials said.

Mexican Soldiers Find Huge Illegal Oil Depots

Army troops found clandestine oil depots containing 1.5 million liters (396,258 gallons) of stolen fuel in the eastern state of Veracruz, the Mexican Defense Secretariat said.

State of Emergency Declared in Peruvian Region Following Protests

The government declared a state of emergency in a southern Peruvian province after two people died in clashes between police and local residents, who have been protesting for days against a mining company.

Relatives of Mexico Drug-War Victims Call for National Unity Pact

Family members and activists representing more than 50,000 victims of drug-related violence in Mexico in recent years held a testy meeting with the four presidential hopefuls and called for a “national unity” pact to restore peace.

Spanish Father Rips Qatari Firefighters in Children’s Deaths

Camilo Travesedo, the father of the three Spanish brothers who died in a fire in a Doha shopping mall, told Efe on Tuesday that firefighters took far too long to get the children out of the burning complex.

Ana Gabriel Plans Concert in Dominican Republic

Mexican singer Ana Gabriel said she planned to perform on June 9 at the Altos de Chavon amphitheater in La Romana, a province in the eastern Dominican Republic, using the concert to record her new album, which is scheduled to be released in September.

Venezuela’s Chavez Gets 3 Million Followers on Twitter

President Hugo Chavez’s Twitter account – @chavezcandanga – has attracted 3 million followers a little more than two years after it went online and became the Venezuelan leader’s means of making announcements, celebrating, offering condolences and reporting on his illness.

One Dead, Three Missing in Shipwreck in Chile

One person died and three others disappeared when a boat sank over the weekend in southern Chile’s Los Lagos region, the navy said.

Police Chief Gunned Down in Northwest Mexico

The police chief of Pueblo Nuevo, a city in the northwestern Mexican state of Durango, was gunned down in the city of El Salto, state prosecutors said.

Caracas Stock Market Up 105.20% for the Year

The Caracas Stock Market Index is now up 105.20% for the year to date, after rising as much as 135% before profit taking set in.

23 Future Leaders Named 2012 Rosenthal Fellows

The Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations and its partner, the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), have announced twenty-three fellows for 2012.

Witness at Trial of 27 Policemen for Torture Is Killed

A prisoner who was a witness at the trial of 27 police officers for torturing inmates in a prison in southern Argentina was murdered a month before he was to be included in the program of temporary releases, a non-governmental organization investigating the case said on Monday.

Red Cross: Langlois in Good Condition, All Ready for His Release

The International Committee of the Red Cross said that Romeo Langlois, the French journalist captured a month ago by FARC guerrillas in a firefight, looks to be in good condition after images of him appeared in a video released Sunday by Telesur, and it confirmed that “everything is ready” for his release next Wednesday.

Locura por España y por Casillas (VIDEO)

Tras el entrenamiento de la mañana de la selección española, los seguidores austríacos invadieron el campo para conseguir una fotografía o un autógrafo de sus ídolos.

Austrian Fans Go Wild for Spain, Casillas Gets Mobbed! (VIDEO)

After the Spanish national team’s morning training session, the Austrian fans invaded the pitch in search of a photograph with their idols and autographs.

Florentino Pérez: “Hemos Ganado la Mejor y Más Emocionante Liga BBVA de la Historia” (VIDEO)

El presidente del Real Madrid acudió junto al técnico José Mourinho a un acto de presentación del nuevo libro de Enrique Ortego titulado “La liga del 110”, donde repasa los 110 años de la historia madridista y especialmente su última campaña con 121 goles y 100 puntos.

Florentino Pérez: “We Have Won the Best, and Most Exciting Liga BBVA Title in History” (VIDEO)

Real Madrid’s president attended, along with the coach Jose Mourinho, the launch of a new book by Enrique Ortego, which has the title “La Liga del 110”. The book looks back at 110 years of blanco history and focuses, especially, on the recently-finished campaign in which the team scored 121 goals and gained 100 points.

El Mejor Año de Messi (VIDEO)

Leo Messi se despide del barcelonismo por unas semanas. Sin embargo, ha dejado huella. Quizás un rastro que no se borre jamás en el mundo del fútbol. Sus números, no tienen precedentes.

Messi Signs Off After Best Season Yet (VIDEO)

Leo Messi is taking a holiday from Barcelona for a few weeks. But he has left his mark this season, racking up never-before-seen numbers that may never be improved upon in world soccer.

Más Madridistas que Culés en el Once Ideal de la UEFA (VIDEO)

UEFA.com ha elegido a su once ideal de la Liga BBVA, distinguiendo a cuatro madridistas y tres culés entre los mejores futbolistas del campeonato. Es la primera vez en los últimos cuatro años que hay una mayor presencia de jugadores blancos.

Madridistas Outnumber Culés in UEFA’s Team of the Season (VIDEO)

UEFA.com has chosen its Liga BBVA team of the season, one in which four madridistas and three culés are distinguished among the best players of the recently-finished campaign. For the first time in four years, the Blanco players outnumber the Azulgranas.

Spain’s OHL Sues Mexican State Over Highway Project

The Mexican subsidiary of Spain’s OHL said Monday it initiated “legal action” against the government of Puebla state for its “surprising and unilateral” decision to revoke its concession to build and operate a 35-kilometer (22-mile) expressway.

PM: Spanish Banks Do Not Need European Bailout

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Monday that Spain’s banks will not have to resort to a European rescue operation, on a day on which the investment markets punished the country’s sovereign debt after the request by BFA-Bankia for an injection of 19 billion euros ($23.77 billion) of public funds.

Four Dead, 11 Injured in Accident in Eastern Cuba

Four people died and 11 were injured in a highway accident Monday in the eastern Cuban province of Granma, state television reported.

Rights Activist Sicilia Rips Mexico’s Presidential Campaign

Poet Javier Sicilia, the leader of Mexico’s Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity, or MPJD, blasted on Monday the farce represented by the current electoral campaign, considering it “the continuation of violence by other means.”

VenEconomía: ¡Y No Escampa!

Cuando en junio se venza el período habilitante no habrá empresa ni iniciativa privada ni empresario, financista o accionistas que puedan estar en pie sin riesgo de ser penalizado por cualquier “supuesto delito” con multas millonarias, con prisión y/o con sus bienes o propiedades en manos del Gobierno.

Spanish and Mexican Chambers Sign Deal to Boost Competitiveness

Business groups from Spain and Mexico signed an agreement Monday to boost the competitiveness of companies in both countries via increased investment and foreign trade.

Marc Anthony Says Latin Talent Just Getting Going

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony over the weekend in Las Vegas put on a show featuring Latino artists whom the pair discovered during the filming of the television program “Q’Viva! The Chosen,” an experience that Anthony said has made him “a more complete man.”

Spain’s Prince Felipe Calls for Expanded Focus on Ibero-America

Spain’s Crown Prince Felipe called Monday for greater public-private cooperation in dealing with transport infrastructure projects in Ibero-America, taking into account “the experience and excellence of many leading Spanish companies.”

Four Spanish Children Killed in Qatar Fire, Three of Them Siblings

Three of four Spanish children killed in a fire on Monday at a daycare center in a mall in Doha were the children of an executive of Spanish construction company OHL who works in Qatar, company spokesmen said.

Mob Storms Jail and Lynches Suspect in Bolivia

An angry mob stormed a jail and lynched a prisoner accused of murdering a man and wounding his wife in a town in the Bolivian region of Santa Cruz, which borders on Brazil and Paraguay, prosecutor Lucio Hinojosa said on Monday.

Storm Leaves 2 Dead, Thousands Without Power in Chile

Wind and pouring rain over the past few days have struck central and southern Chile, leaving two people dead and 3,542 displaced, while 194,206 households are without electricity and 9,452 households have no drinking water, the national emergency management office said Monday.

Cuba’s Ladies in White Ask Cardinal to Help with Papal Audience

The Cuban dissident group Ladies in White said that it requested the mediation of Havana Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Ortega so that Pope Benedict XVI would grant them an audience in The Vatican.

Former Soccer Player Gunned Down in Colombia

A former soccer player for Barranquilla’s Atletico Junior was gunned down and the case is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police of that Colombian city on the Caribbean, officials said.

Two Killed Handling Grenade in Dominican Republic

A former soldier and a 13-year-old boy died, and two other children were wounded while handling a hand grenade over the weekend in a city in the southern Dominican Republic, media reports said, citing the National Police.

Two Die in Rains in Cuba

Two men who went missing in the rainstorm that drenched the central region of Cuba over the past few days have been found dead, state media reported.

Alejandro Sanz and Raquel Perera Tie the Knot

Singer Alejandro Sanz and his girlfriend Raquel Perera were married over the weekend at his farm in the Jarandilla de la Vera municipality in the western Spanish province of Caceres, Hola magazine reported.

Beryl Makes Landfall in Florida

Tropical Storm Beryl made landfall early Monday in northeast Florida, near the Georgia border, weakened and was downgraded to a tropical depression, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Man Gunned Down by 5-Year-Old in Dominican Republic

A 5-year-old boy gunned down a 54-year-old man in San Francisco de Macoris, a city in the northeastern Dominican Republic, police said.

10 Murdered in Mexican Pacific Resort City

At least 10 people were murdered over the weekend in the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, Mexican prosecutors said.

As Chavez Resurfaces, Venezuela's Debt Plunges

Signs that President Hugo Chavez has no intentions of backing down from Venezuela's upcoming presidential elections, despite his battle with cancer, are putting a damper on the country's red-hot sovereign debt.

Decisão de Chávez de disputar presidência afeta mercado de dívida da Venezuela

Os indícios de que o presidente Hugo Chávez não pretende abandonar as eleições presidenciais venezuelanas apesar de sua batalha contra o câncer estão esfriando a cotação da dívida soberana do país, que vinha subindo bastante.

Los Elegidos para la Eurocopa (VIDEO)

Vicente del Bosque ha comparecido ante los medios de comunicación para hacer oficial la lista de 23 jugadores que representaran a España en la próxima Eurocopa de Polonia y Ucrania.

Del Bosque Announces His Chosen Ones for the Euros (VIDEO)

Vicente del Bosque appeared before the media and announced officially the list of 23 players who are to represent Spain in the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine this summer.

Hasta Siempre, Pep (VIDEO)

Pep Guardiola deja el FC Barcelona tras lograr 14 títulos en 4 años, entre los que destacan 3 Ligas BBVA y 2 Champions League.

Farewell, Pep (VIDEO)

Pep Guardiola is leaving Barcelona after winning 14 titles in four years, among them the Liga BBVA three times and the Champions League twice.

Five Suspects Arrested in Kidnap-Murder of Honduran Reporter

Honduran police on Sunday arrested five people, among them a teenage girl, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of reporter Alfredo Villatoro, police said.

Spanish Construction Firm Sacyr Seeking Opportunities in Latin America and U.S.

The Spanish construction and services group Sacyr Vallehermoso is seeking business opportunities in Latin America and the United States, among other markets, in its move to increase its international activities, which already represent 62 percent of the firm’s business.

Carlos Reygadas Wins Prize for Best Director at Cannes Film Festival

Mexico’s Carlos Reygadas on Sunday won the prize for best director at the 65th edition of the Cannes Film Festival for “Post Tenebras Lux.”

Bolivian Police Officer Lynched by Mob

A Bolivian police officer was lynched by an angry mob after he was confused with a thief in the city of El Alto, adjacent to La Paz, El Alto police homicide division chief Maj. Oswaldo Fuentes said.

Zubin Mehta Receives Spain-India Foundation Council Prize

Spain’s Queen Sofia presented to music director Zubin Mehta the Spain-India Foundation Council Prize, awarded unanimously for his work to strengthen cultural relations between the two countries.

One Dead, 450,000 Without Power After Storm in Chile

A woman was killed and nearly 450,000 other people were left without power by a storm that hit central and southern Chile, the national emergency management office said.

Thousands Attend Festival to Support Mexican Indians

Thousands of people attended a festival this weekend in Mexico City to show their support for the efforts of the Wixarika Indians to protect their land and learn more about indigenous culture.

Two Spanish Power Company Guards Face Murder Charges in Guatemala

Two employees of Spanish hydroelectric power company Hidro Santa Cruz were arrested for the murder of a peasant, a crime that sparked disturbances and the declaration of a state of siege for 18 days in the Indian town of Santa Cruz Barillas in western Guatemala.

One Dead in Soccer-Related Shooting in Argentina

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in a fight between rival groups of fans in Argentina, officials said.

Mexico’s “Chicharito” Hernandez to Be UNICEF Ambassador

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, who plays for Manchester United and the Mexican national team, has agreed to serve as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF Mexico.

FARC Says It Will Release French Journalist This Week

French journalist Romeo Langlois will be released this week, Colombia’s FARC guerrilla group said in a statement on Sunday.

Cop Kills Naked Man Chewing on Another Man’s Face in Miami

A naked man who was chewing on the face of another man on a causeway off-ramp in downtown Miami was shot and killed by a police officer, The Miami Herald reported Sunday.

Three Dead, 16 Wounded in Bar Shooting in Mexico

Three men were gunned down following an argument with a woman at a bar in Ocotepec, a city in the central Mexican state of Morelos, prosecutors said.

Anti-Tank Mine Kills 1 on Chile-Peru Border

A person was killed when they drove over an anti-tank mine in a remote area along the border between Chile and Peru, the Chilean army said.

Mexican Activist Sicilia to Meet with Presidential Candidates

Poet and human rights activist Javier Sicilia plans to meet with Mexico’s four presidential candidates this week to lay out the position of his Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity, or MPJD, on security and victims of violence.

Almost $1 Million Robbed from Armored Car in Chile

A gang of criminals in Santiago assaulted the armored car of a company that transports cash and valuables, then fled with a booty of some 500 million pesos ($980,000), police officials said.

Money, a Powerful Factor in 2010 U.S. Elections

The U.S. presidential election in 2012 has become a multimillion-dollar battle armed with stacks of cash invested by organizations like the Super PACs, an unlimited source of money for mounting attacks on politicians of the opposite party.

Greenpeace Blocks Brazil Port to Protest Partial Veto of Land-Use Bill

The environmental organization Greenpeace blocked a freighter from being loaded with iron in the port of Sao Luis in the northern Brazilian state of Maranhao in protest against the partial veto by President Dilma Rousseff of a widely criticized land-use bill.

Bud Downgraded to Tropical Depression Before Hitting Mexican Coast

Tropical Storm Bud was downgraded to a tropical depression some 25 kilometers (16 miles) before making landfall in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, and in the coming hours will continue to weaken, the National Meteorological Service, or SMN, said Saturday.

Life of Colombian Drug Lord Pablo Escobar Soon on TV

The life of notorious Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar can soon be followed on the small screen in a series that recounts his reign over a vast criminal empire during the 1980s and early 1990s when he terrorized his country with murders and car bombs.

Armed Gang Rapes 5 Women Including 3 Minors in Guatemala

Five women, three of them minors, were raped by a gang of armed men who assaulted a farm near the town of Palin, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of the Guatemalan capital, emergency management officials said.

Venezuelan Prison Official Gunned Down

An official of the Andean Region Penitentiary Center, or CPRA, in the western Venezuelan state of Merida, died after being shot six times by two men who intercepted her as she was on her way home, the daily Panorama said.

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