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Latin Career News - April 2005

Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/09/2005 - 9:19pm.
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U.S. Hispanic and Latin America News
News staffs shrinking while minority presence grows
While the number of full-time journalists working at daily newspapers continues to fall, employment of minority journalists increased slightly in 2004, according to the American Society of Newspaper Editors.

Illegal Workers Expose Terror Gaps
The Homeland Security Department arrested 57 illegal immigrants last month working at airports and other risk-sensitive facilities around the United States.

Hispanic start-ups are surging
Hispanic small business startups are on fire, with Latino self-employment growing 41 percent between 2000 and 2003.

Hispanic buying power
At nearly 40 million, Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in the United States, and big-name retailers like like Target and Wal-Mart are waking up to the growing influence of the Hispanic population and its potential buying power.

A Safety Net With Some Holes
The vastly different experiences of pensioners in Chile suggest that any shift to a private-accounts system offers promise and problems.

Venezuela detains Colombia troops
At least eight Colombian soldiers have been detained by Venezuelan authorities at a border post. The soldiers, who had been on leave for several days, were apparently arrested while trying to return to their unit.

New Pope May Face Latin America Issues
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, the Roman Catholic Church's newly-elected pope, may face a changing reality in the region as the Catholic Church loses ground to evangelical churches in many Latin American countries.

Peruvian plan to save Inca city
After warnings from the UN's cultural arm, Unesco, authorities in Peru have submitted a $130m plan to preserve the tourist-laden site of Machu Picchu.
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Upcoming Events

Houston Diversity Job Fair
April 28, 2005, 10 am - 3 pm CST, Sheraton Suites, 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.

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.

TechNet 2005
May 17 - 18, 2005, New DC Convention Center, Washington, DC
Meet with over 120 employers who have available positions in engineering, IT, telecom, intelligence, operations, and more. US Citizenship is required for all jobs, and active security clearance is preferred. TechNet's keynote speaker for this event is former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. More Information.

6th Annual US Hispanic Market Boom
June 13 - 14, 2005, Hyatt Regency Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Discover new ways to acquire, retain and cultivate strong relationships with US Hispanic audiences at this two-day event. More Information.

Visit LatPro's calendar for other upcoming events and conferences related to doing business in Hispanic and Latin American markets.

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