Bichir dedicate his nomination to "Those 11 million human beings who make our lives easier and better in the U.S."

A Better Life's Demian Bichir "Overwhelmed" by Oscar Nomination
Entertainment By Zach Johnson

It's no surprise to see established stars like George Clooney and Brad Pitt vying for the Best Actor trophy at the 84th Annual Academy Awards.Demian Bichir, however, is this year's dark horse. Though the 48-year-old actor may not yet be a household name in the United States, the Mexican star has been working steadily since the age of 14.

"I'm overwhelmed for having my name among those incredible actors," Bichir, who stars in A Better Life, tells in a statement. "This could have never happened if Chris Weitz had not been the head of this film. He is my brother and I thank him deeply."

Dr. José A. Córdova Inaugurates Health Window in the Consulate of Mexico in Portland, Oregon

The Mexican Secretary of Health, Dr. José A. Córdova, visited the Consulate of Mexico in Portland to preside during the Inaugural Ceremony of Oregon´s first Health Window.  

Secretary Córdova was joined by the administrators of the Wallace Medical Concern, a nonprofit volunteer base organization who provide urgent care for thousands of uninsured and underinsured people in Portland and Gresham, to help the comunities whose support has been decisive in the implementation of this program. The Honorable Enrique Romero Cuevas, Cónsul of Mexico in Portland, hosted Secretary Córdova, as well as Javier Díaz de León, Director of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad and Celina Bonnie of Wallace Medical Concern.

Inaugura Córdova Villalobos ventanilla de salud número 48 en el Consulado mexicano de Portland

El Secretario de Salud de México, José Angel Córdova Villalobos. Foto: SSA

-El Secretario de Salud afirmó que también se desarrolla un proyecto de asesoría en prevención y promoción de la salud por vía telefónica

-Facilita el acceso a servicios médicos locales de alta calidad y promueve su afiliación voluntaria al Seguro Popular

Con el propósito de que todos los connacionales en Estados Unidos tengan acceso a servicios de salud y mejoren su calidad de vida, a través de los programas de prevención y promoción de la salud de la Red Consular de México en este país, el secretario de Salud, José Ángel Córdova Villalobos, inauguró la Ventanilla de Salud número 48.

Since mid-May, the United States has lived on borrowed time as Washington has debated multiple deficit-plans before the Aug 2 deadline.

The Treasury Department, Washington D.C. Photo by Paulina Hermosillo mismo-mundo.com

Camellos y Ornitorrincos  

Por el economista Jorge Suárez Vélez

Se dice que un camello es un caballo diseñado por un comité. Con el mismo criterio, quizá un ornitorrinco sea un perro diseñado por políticos. Cuando parece imposible complicar algo más allá de lo que ya lo está, los políticos son siempre capaces de sorprendernos.

En uno de los ejercicios más fascinantes que he visto, demócratas y republicanos se han enfrascado en una gresca que es casi tan pueril como es dogmática. Sin embargo, hay mucho más de fondo que lo que es evidente a simple vista.

Democratic Rep. David Wu (Ore.) resigned from the House, just days after news broke that Wu had been accused of having an “unwanted sexual encounter” with a teenage girl.

 Democratic Rep. David Wu (Ore.) Photo DW Office

By JOHN BRESNAHAN, Ap, Politico.-The Taiwanese-bornWu, 56, said he was stepping down to protect his family while he responds to “these very serious allegations.”
Wu had defiantly told Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and other top House Democrats throughout the weekend and into Monday that he was not leaving office, despite resignation calls from Oregon Democrats. Wu told Democratic Caucus Chairman John Larson (Conn.) that he had “done nothing illegal” in his encounter with the girl, who was 18 at the time of the incident.

El representante demócrata David Wu anunció su renuncia tras las acusaciones de que tuvo un encuentro sexual "indeseado" con una mujer de 18 años.

A los pocos días de la denuncia, líderes demócratas habían pedido una investigación del panel de ética de la Cámara de Representantes después de los primeros reportes de la acusación. El legislador de 56 años había dicho el lunes que no buscaría la reelección, pero que cumpliría su período.

"El bienestar de mis hijos debe estar por encima de todo", dijo Wu el martes en un comunicado. "Con gran tristeza, por tanto, anuncio que voy a renunciar una vez se resuelva la crisis del límite del endeudamiento (del país). Es la decisión apropiada para mi familia, para la Cámara de Representantes y para mis colegas".

Border leaders hail resolution of U.S.-Mexico trucking dispute.

Dionisio Arturo Pèrez-Jàcome Friscione, Mexico's Secretary of Communications and Transportation and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Photo: SCT

McALLEN,Texas by Steve Taylor and Amada Oliva www.riograndeguardian.com
Border leaders have hailed an agreement signed in Mexico City that will allow long-haul Mexican trucks to distribute cargo throughout the United States and lift tariffs imposed by Mexico.

“This is certainly great news for our farmers and other business owners in the state of Texas and especially in the Rio Grande Valley,” said U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, D-Mercedes. “This agreement will keep our trade moving safely and create an economic boon with our nation’s third largest trading partner.”

Firman México y Estados Unidos de América documento de acuerdo en materia de autotransporte transfronterizo de carga

Firma del acuerdo México-Estados Unidos de América para transportistas de carga. Foto cortesía SCT

El Gobierno de México, a través de la Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes, suscribió el pasado 7 de julio un Memorándum de Entendimiento con el Departamento de Transporte (DOT) de los Estados Unidos, luego de que los Presidentes de ambos países alcanzaron una solución sobre el diferendo de autotransporte transfronterizo de carga, el pasado 3 de marzo.

La firma de este acuerdo permitirá a los transportistas de México y Estados Unidos circular de manera permanente en ambos países, al incorporarse a un nuevo programa, en tanto cumplan con reglas similares de seguridad vial.Los transportistas de carga mexicanos interesados en participar contarán con la certidumbre jurídica de que al cumplir con los requisitos establecidos podrán obtener y mantener la autorización permanente para operar conforme a las mismas reglas que los transportistas de Estados Unidos.

United States and Mexico Agreements Will Lift Tariffs and Put Safety First

Dionisio Arturo Pèrez-Jàcome Friscione, Mexico's Secretary of Communications and Transportation and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Photo: SCT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Secretaría de Comunicaciones y Transportes Dionisio Arturo Pèrez-Jàcome Friscione joined today in Mexico City to sign agreements resolving the dispute over long-haul, cross-border trucking services between the United States and Mexico.

The new program puts safety first and paves the way for Mexico to lift tariffs it imposed more than two years ago. Pursuant to an agreement signed by the United States Trade Representative and the Secretaría de Economía of the United Mexican States, Mexico will soon lift retaliatory tariffs on more than $2 billion in U.S. manufactured goods and agricultural products, providing opportunities to increase U.S. exports to Mexico and expanding job creation in the U.S. The agreement also provides that Mexico will suspend 50 percent of the retaliatory tariffs within ten days.

Fracasa la agenda anti-hispana del Gobernador de Texas Rick Perry.

 El Senado de Texas levantó hoy la sesión sin una votación final sobre la legislación "Ciudades Santuario", uno de los dispositivos de "emergencia" del gobernador Rick Perry al inicio del año.

El proyecto de ley, que se convirtió en la sombrilla de una serie de medidas migratorias severas, se derrumbó durante una Legislatura especial de 30 días ante la insistencia de los principales líderes empresariales texanos de que Texas no se convierta en otro Arizona. La siguiente es una declaración conjunta de Eliseo Medina, Secretario-Tesorero Internacional de SEIU y Al Martinez, presidente del Concilio Estatal de SEIU de Texas:

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in advance of his DREAM Act testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, June 28:

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

“The DREAM Act is a common-sense piece of legislation that is in keeping with core American values. By creating opportunities for these bright and talented young people to attend college, not only will they have a chance to realize the American dream, but they will be able to strengthen the American economy and make our workforce stronger.

“The students of the DREAM Act are some of the country’s best and brightest, and it’s important to note that the process for legalization is by no means automatic. The DREAM Act would cover those young people who meet a number of high standards that demonstrate academic achievement and personal integrity, and who complete a rigorous, multiyear process. The DREAM Act would unleash the full potential of young people who live out values that all Americans cherish—a strong work ethic, service to others, and a deep loyalty to our country.