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Demián Bichir "Overwhelmed" by Oscar Nomination |
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
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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." |
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Resolution of U.S.-Mexico trucking dispute |
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 |
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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.” |
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Se formaliza acuerdo EUA-México en autotransporte transfronterizo de carga |
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 |
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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. |
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United States deficit debacle has begun |
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Tuesday, 02 August 2011 |
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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 By Dan Steinbock BEIJING- (Xinhuanet)After last-minute twists and turns, a deal seemed to come together on Sunday evening, when lawmakers closed a $3-trillion deal, in order to raise the US borrowing limit by $1 trillion and to assure financial markets that Washington will avoid a default.
Despite all the hype and drama, the proposed plan is a fragile and minimal two-stage deal that will not satisfy most Republicans or Democrats. If successful, it will avoid a US default. But it is unlikely to avert the downgrading of US credit rating, which, in turn, would have an adverse impact on US recovery. |
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La crisis fiscal de Estados Unidos |
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 |
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Camellos y Ornitorrincos  "Techo de endeudamiento" foto:Casa Blanca
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. |
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U.S. - Mexico Announce Secure Cross-Border Trucking Program |
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 |
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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. |
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Rick Perry, fracasa su agenda anti-hispana |
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Thursday, 30 June 2011 |
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Fracasa la agenda anti-hispana del Gobernador de Texas Rick Perry.  Gobernador de Texas Rick Perry Foto:Oficial
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: |
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DREAM Act testimony from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan |
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Monday, 27 June 2011 |
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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. |
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Secretario de Educación Arne Duncan declara sobre el proyecto de ley DREAM Act |
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Monday, 27 June 2011 |
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Secretario de Educación Arne Duncan declara previo a su testimonio sobre el proyecto de ley DREAM Act, ante Comisión Judicial del Senado el martes, 28 de junio: 
“El DREAM Act es una ley de sentido común que cumple con los valores fundamentales de Estados Unidos. Cuando le damos la oportunidad de asistir a la universidad a estos brillantes y talentosos jóvenes, no sólo tendrán la oportunidad de realizar el sueño americano, sino que también podrán fortalecer la economía y la fuerza laboral de nuestro país.
“Los estudiantes acogidos por el DREAM Act son algunos de los mejores y más brillantes de nuestro país, y es importante tener en cuenta que el proceso de legalización no es de ninguna manera automático. El DREAM Act acoge a jóvenes que reúnen una serie de estrictos requisitos que demuestran éxito académico e integridad, y que cumplen un riguroso proceso que dura varios años. El DREAM Act libera todo el potencial de los jóvenes que ejemplifican los valores que todo estadounidense aprecia –una fuerte ética de trabajo, servicio al prójimo, y profunda lealtad a nuestro país.
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Calderon met face to face with activist poet Javier Sicilia |
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Monday, 27 June 2011 |
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Mexico drug war strategy will continue despite appeals from activists, Calderon says. Sicilia also announced a forthcoming caravan to the south of the country and to Guatemala.  Calderón con Sicilia Foto: AP By Cecilia Sanchez in Mexico City June 23, 2011. A.P. Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Thursday met face-to-face with activist-poet Javier Sicilia in a long and often colorful public meeting aimed at reaching a consensus on how to curb the country's rising drug-war death toll.
Sicilia demanded Calderon apologize for carnage that has left an estimated 40,000 dead, and demanded a change in the government's anti-crime strategy. But Calderon, flanked by Cabinet officials, repeated once more that it would be wrong to alter the basic thrust — a military-led campaign against the country's powerful cartels.
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En entrevista con Proceso, Sicilia, después de Chapultepec |
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Monday, 27 June 2011 |
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Javier Sicilia reflexiona sobre lo ocurrido en el Castillo de Chapultepec.  Calderón y Sicilia. Encuentro en el Castillo de Chapultepec. Foto: AP / Eduardo Verdugo MÉXICO, D.F. (Proceso).- En entrevista con Proceso, el poeta Javier Sicilia reflexiona sobre lo ocurrido el jueves en el Castillo de Chapultepec y saca sus conclusiones: la cerrazón del presidente demuestra que no es sensible; la presencia de García Luna, un signo más de intransigencia; tal vez me faltó dureza, pero también con serenidad se gana; yo también soy de mecha corta, pero no caí en la provocación; el que manoteó fue Calderón; aceptó cargar las culpas y su costo moral, tendrá que asumir su consecuencia jurídica y, cedimos el lugar pero ganamos voz y presencia públicas.
Sicilia aún no se recupera de las emociones contenidas durante las cuatro horas que duró el encuentro con Felipe Calderón en el Castillo de Chapultepec y confiesa que le molestó que el presidente haya mantenido su cerrazón de no cambiar la estrategia militar de combate al narcotráfico que, advierte, seguirá costando la vida de miles de mexicanos. |
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Same-sex marriage is now legal in New York |
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Monday, 27 June 2011 |
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NY Gov. Cuomo signs gay marriage law  Photo Internet By MICHAEL GORMLEY, ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Same-sex marriage is now legal in New York after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that was narrowly passed by state lawmakers Friday, handing activists a breakthrough victory in the state where the gay rights movement was born.New York becomes the sixth state where gay couples can wed and the biggest by far.
"We are leaders and we join other proud states that recognize our families and the battle will now go on in other states," said Sen. Thomas Duane, a Democrat.Gay rights advocates are hoping the vote will galvanize the movement around the country and help it regain momentum after an almost identical bill was defeated here in 2009 and similar measures failed in 2010 in New Jersey and this year in Maryland and Rhode Island. |
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