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Hispanic Recruiter Review - April 2005

U.S. Hispanic & Diversity News
 
Hispanics Absent in Executive Offices
While Hispanics have made great strides across a variety of professional fields, they still comprise only 4.5 percent of decision-making executives in the offices and boardrooms of corporate America.


Hispanic Groups Blast Bush's Social Security Plan
Two prominent advocacy groups for Hispanics have denounced the Bush plan, saying it would shortchange millions of Hispanic families nationwide.


Getting Government Jobs Tough for Minorities
Blacks and Hispanics have no trouble getting tapped to lead civil rights commissions, but the same can't be said when it comes to other top-ranking state government jobs nationwide, a new study shows.
 
U.S. Hispanic Business
 
AOL Latin America on brink of bankruptcy
America Online Latin America is limping toward bankruptcy after failing to understand the cultural differences between the United States and its southern neighbors, analysts say.


HP Trying to Woo Hispanic Market
Hewlett-Packard is banking on a market that some believe has so far been largely untapped by computer makers: Hispanic-owned businesses.


Univision's Got the Eyeballs
At the vanguard of what may well prove to be a major change in American culture and society, this Spanish-language broadcaster is poised to become an even more powerful force in the years to come.


Executive Promotions

  • Luis Silberwasser, seven-year veteran of Discovery Networks International, has been appointed to the newly created position of senior vice president and general manager for US Hispanic Networks.
  • Jorge Pinos, Senior Vice President at William Morris, will open his own company, JEP Entertainment Group, Inc., a full service management and entertainment company.
 
Latin America News
 
Bush administration seeks to lower trade barriers with Latin America
Outlining President Bush's trade goals for his second term, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said the administration plans to turn its attention to winning congressional approval for the Central American Free Trade Agreement.


Latin America Remembers Pope as Comforter
As Roman Catholics across Latin America mourn the passing of Pope John Paul, they also look forward to the prospect that his successor could be one of several candidates from the region.


Bolivia President's Resignation Rejected
Bolivian lawmakers have rejected a resignation offer by President Carlos Mesa, granting critical support to his embattled government after days of escalating street protests prompted him to submit an offer to step down.
 
Upcoming Events
 

SUMAQ Summit 05
May 4 - 5, 2005, Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Atlanta, GA
Learn how to execute better business initiatives through the latest management techniques, relevant analysis of critical business issues, and winning strategies for investing and operating in Latin America. More Information.

Houston Diversity Job Fair
April 28, 2005, Houston, TX
All professionals, Alumni, and graduating seniors are invited and encouraged to attend. Professional dress required for free admission. Bring plenty of resumes and be prepared for an interview. More Information and Locations.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.
 
LatPro News
 
New College Search Feature
Research shows that higher education often translates into higher salaries, increased marketability and improved opportunities. From professional certificate programs to advanced university degrees, our new search finds schools offering classes via traditional in-classroom instruction or online programs that can be completed from almost anywhere.

Behind the INS' news. Teressa A. Dickman and Carl Shusterman, our immigration experts, present a very clear explanation of the latest news from the INS.

 
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