In the midst of the Venice Boulevard, between Sepulveda and Overland, stands a pizzeria between a leather shoe store and a tattoo parlor. What do they have all have in common? They take pride in their Brazilian culture. Bella Vista Pizzeria takes one of Italy’s greatest exports (pizza) and gives it a twist. In Bella’s […]
Iranian group known as the Revolutionary Guards Corps – Qods Force (IRGC-QF) has ties in many parts of the world including North Africa, Iraq, Afghanistan and Latin America. A new report by Congress regarding Tehran’s military indicates there is an increase in paramilitary Qods in Venezuela. The report shows no evidence of action by either […]
Joaquin Villalobos, a Salvadorean former leftist guerilla commander, is now an advisor to conservative governments, including Colombia and Mexico. Even though his ideology has changed, he still proposes tactics similar to the ones he espoused as a guerilla leader many years ago. He believes that the level of violence in Mexico is indicative of the […]
Paul, the octopus who accurately predicted the results for the 2010 world cup died this Tuesday, Oct. 26. His tentacles were on the hearts and minds of many during the summer games and he subsequently rose to global stardom. After the games, he retreated from the prediction business and went back to the aquarium. He […]
Over 30,000 students and community members were in attendance to see President Barrack Obama during his brief visit to Los Angeles on October 22. Arriving at the University of Southern California via Marine One, Obama joined other elected Democrats in an effort to motivate the parties base for the upcoming November election. Actor and comedian […]
Tuesday, the government announced the establishment of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics in order to bolster Latino achievement in academics. The percentage of Latinos to graduate college has remained relatively low over the last decade, with the lack of high school diplomas, language, immigration status and growing population among possible reasons why. […]
The night is filled with different aromas, flavors and colors: tacos, sopes, carne asada, churros, and beautiful tricolored flags in every stand. But most exciting of all is the cheerfulness and anticipation of the people, young and old alike. Gathered in the main square of Zapotlanejo in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, we impatiently await […]
Mole Festival 2010 from LaGente.org on Vimeo. Con amor, la boquisabrosa, Maria
A cave-in last Friday trapped four Ecuadorian miners 150m below ground, trapped in a gold mine. Two have been found dead while the status of the remaining two is currently unknown. Deputy Mining Minister Jorge Espinosa hopes to find them alive as rescuers work to dig them out. Read more at BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11559631