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Hispanic Recruiter Review - February 2005

US Hispanic & Diversity News
 
U.S. Military Still Struggles with Diversity Issues
Despite advances made in recent decades, the armed forces continue to face issues of diversity and minority representation.


More U.S. Immigrants Tuning in to Events Back Home Through Satellite Channels
U.S. immigrants are increasingly keeping in touch with happenings at home by watching a steadily rising number of international television channels marketed by cable and satellite providers.

Guest Worker Program Urged
As head of an influential US Senate subcommittee, John Cornyn hopes to advance a guest worker program that would enable millions of undocumented immigrants to legally live and work in the country for up to three years.

 
US Hispanic Business
 
Challenge for the Ski Industry: 'Diversity in the mountains'
The ski industry wants to lure more minorities to the slopes, aiming to cash in on the buying power of Hispanics, Blacks and Asians across the United States
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Investors look forward to Hispanic Flavor
One of the largest supermarket chains in the US, Publix, has decided to bring its own brand of beans, marinated mojito, yucca packs and platanitos to the marketplace.

Executive Promotions

  • Pamela Cox has been named by The World Bank as Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, overseeing the bank’s lending and poverty-fighting operations in the region.
  • William D. Perez recently joined Nike, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) as its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Mr. Perez comes to Nike from the global consumer products company S.C. Johnson & Son, where he served as President and CEO.
  • Armando Ojeda has been appointed as President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s leading Hispanic business association.
 
Latin America News
 
Deforestation Paves Way in Brazil
Soybean farmers in Brazil want a 600-mile-long stretch of highway through the Amazon area paved, alarming environmentalists who say the region should be protected.


Argentina Launches Default Marketing Blitz

Three years after declaring the biggest default by a sovereign nation, Argentina is urging investors to accept new terms for restructuring US$103 billion in debt.


Venezuelan Currency Weakens in Street Trading on Devaluation Speculation
Venezuela's bolivar tumbled to a five-month low against the dollar in street trading on speculation the government will devalue the official exchange rate.
 
Events You Should Know About
 
TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Event:
February 8, 10 am - 4 pm. Baltimore, MD.
February 8, 10 am - 4 pm. Colorado Springs, CO.
February 10, 10 am - 4 pm. Arlington, VA.

Job fair for professionals of all skill sets holding a current security clearance issued by the US Government or military. 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
 

LatPro has added more than 30 subcategories to help you perform a more focused resume search! Please contact your account rep. at LatPro (954) 474-6880 or e-mail with any questions. You can find these new subcategories in: Allied Health, Health/Nursing, Administrative, Engineering, Skilled Services, Computers.

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.

 
LatPro.com Works
 

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Dolores D.


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