Santiago D. Távara

07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Actualidad

Nuevo Mandato de la Relatoría sobre los Derechos de los Migrantes

El 30 de marzo de 2012, en el marco de su 144 Periodo de Sesiones, la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos decidió modificar el mandato de la Relatoría sobre Derechos de los Migrantes, a cargo del Comisionado Felipe González. En respuesta a la multiplicidad de desafíos que plantea la movilidad…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Actualidad

Día Mundial de la Salud: hacia un envejecimiento saludable

Washington  (OPS/OMS) -- El aumento en la esperanza de vida y el crecimiento de la población de adultos mayores en las Américas, presenta desafíos y oportunidades para tomar acciones que aseguren su salud en la región. Ese es el llamado de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud/Organización Mundial de la…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

FRIENDS Sponsor HISPANICIZE 2012

American Latino Museum will be the Featured Case Study on Non-profit Social Media Innovation led by Plus Three Co-Founder, Juan Proaño The Friends of the American Latino Museum (FRIENDS), a 501(c)(3) created to support the American Latino Museum initiative, has joined as a sponsor in presenting the 3rd annual convening of…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Organizations Condemn Marion Barry’s Statements

As members of local and national organizations committed to advancing and protecting the rights of individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in the United States, the undersigned organizations condemn District of Columbia Councilmember Marion Barry’s recent remarks regarding Asian-owned businesses at a campaign event in Washington, DC. On April…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Russell Pearce: Romney’s Policy “Identical to Mine”

Former Arizona State Senator Russell Pearce – the man behind the nation’s first, “show me your papers” anti-immigrant law – admitted an important truth in a new interview with The Washington Post.  Pearce said in reference to Mitt Romney, “His immigration policy is identical to mine…Attrition by enforcement.  It’s identical…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

New Latino Electoral Influence Model for 2012

Latino Decisions Analysis Quantifies Influence of the Latino Vote in Upcoming Elections   Last week, political scientists from Latino Decisions released a new Latino electoral influence model for 2012 in a conference call with reporters and other interested parties. Supported by America’s Voice Education Fund, the new model will allow…

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07

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Actualidad

HSI assists in the arrest of drug trafficker linked to Los Zetas cartel

NEW YORK — A drug trafficker was charged and arrested in Guatemala Tuesday for conspiring to import cocaine into the United States and possessing firearms in furtherance of his narcotics importation activities. This arrest comes as a result of an investigation assisted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland…

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05

Abr

By Santiago D. Távara

Cultura & Show

Arquitecta colombiana da un nuevo rostro al «teatro de la gente»

Por Santiago Távara Una de las artífices del nuevo rostro del histórico Teatro Howard, fundado en 1910, es la arquitecta colombiana Paola Moya, quien cuenta que el llamado “teatro de la gente” fue una de las primeras instituciones culturales creadas para los afroamericanos. Localizado entre la avenida Florida y la…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

MALDEF and NDLON Demand California Cities Repeal Unconstitutional Day Laborer Laws

Cites Federal Appeals Court Ruling Holding Similar Law Violates Free Speech Rights LOS ANGELES – MALDEF announced that it has sent – on behalf of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) –  the first wave of demand letters to a dozen municipalities across California threatening legal action if they fail to…

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27

Mar

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Alabama to Mississippi: It Happened to Us

Effects of Alabama’s Anti-immigrant Law- HB 56 on Communities of Faith, Businesses, and US Citizens should serve as Cautionary Tale to Other States   MONTGOMERY – On a last week, religious and business leaders joined local leaders and affected individuals to discuss the variety of ways in which Alabamians have…

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