Hispanic Community February 2019

Battle Of The Bands In Venezuela

Rival battle of the bands concerts are being held in Venezuela today. One is to demand President Nicolas Maduro allow in humanitarian aid. The other is to support his refusal.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Puerto Rico Tutoring Program Probe

According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Education, a judge seeking documents related to a federal investigation issued an arrest warrant for the head of the agency.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Oil Workers Flee Venezuela's Crisis

Oil workers have begun leaving in large numbers from Venezuela, hoping for higher wages and a better life outside of their home country.

Hispanic Community February 2019

Venezuela Sinks Deeper Into Crisis

Political unrest in Venezuela is impacting its citizens. Opponents of Maduro are putting together plans with the U.S. to open a "humanitarian corridor" to deliver medicine and food.

Hispanic Community February 2019

European Nations Raise Pressure On Maduro

Tensions continue to rise in Venezuela as members of the European Union threw in their support for opposition Juan Guaido over President Nicolas Maduro.

Hispanic Community January 2019

The Importance Of Education For Hispanics In US

At the first-ever Hispanic Leadership Summit at the U.N., access to education received the most votes as the most important common goals for Hispanics in the U.S.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuelans Protest In Capitol’s Streets

Protestors filled the streets of Venezuela’s capitol demanding President Nicolas Maduro step down and to support Juan Guaido, the opposition leader.

Hispanic Community January 2019

U Of M, Puerto Rico Groups Explore Energy

Puerto Rico and the University of Minnesota are working together to explore more resilient sources of energy in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Venezuela Opposition Urges Walkouts

Political unrest continues in Venezuela with Juan Guaido, the opposition leader, is looking to up the pressure on President Nicolas Maduro by urging walkouts.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Immigration Courts Severely Backlogged

The government shutdown appears to have added years to the already severely backlog that immigration courts are dealing with in the United States.

Hispanic Community January 2019

HACU Announces Academia De Liderazgo

HACU has announced the launching of the HACU Presidential Leadership Academy/Academia de Liderazgo, a new leadership program specifically for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Hispanic Community January 2019

Misery In Venezuela

According to economists, the longer the standoff between opposition leader Juan Guadio and Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, the more likely Venezuelan citizens will suffer.