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The Peace Corps kids are all right
My mother, reacting to the recent spate of alarmist headlines about "raging" violence and increased security measures affecting Peace Corps volunteers in Central America, has taken to calling me on a near-nightly basis.
"Just needed to hear your voice,"...Tags: Peace Corps, Guatemala, Honduras
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International tourist information
For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below. Several no longer list phone numbers, so information is available only through their website. For information about a country not listed, call the United Nations...Tags: Iceland, Russia, Laos, Nepal, International Travel
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Pico-Union intersection to become Msgr. Oscar A. Romero Square
Central Americans who have pushed for years to call the Pico-Union area "Historic Central America Town" have yet to earn the title, but they will soon gain recognition at one intersection in the neighborhood.
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday passed...Tags: Lobbying, Human Interest, Ed Reyes, Central America, Politics
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Obama to recommend extending loan guarantees for Israel
World NowThe Obama administration will recommend that Congress extend American loan guarantees currently provided to Israel, according to an Israeli report Wednesday.... -
Another military official replaces civilian in El Salvador
World NowEl Salvador’s president, Mauricio Funes, has named a newly retired military man to head the National Civilian Police, stoking protests from opponents who say such an appointment violates the spirit of peace accords that ended the nation’s... -
Pico-Union intersection to be named for Salvadoran archbishop
L.A. NOWCentral Americans who have pushed for years to call the Pico-Union area “Historic Central America Town” have yet to earn the title, but they will soon gain recognition along one intersection of the neighborhood.... -
Obama's immigration proposal gives hope to some in limbo
Like many other spouses of undocumented immigrants, Gina Pope constantly worries that her husband suddenly could be deported and that she would be left to raise their two children by herself.
Pope, a U.S. citizen, wants to apply for him to get a green...Tags: Justice System, Immigration, Illegal Immigrants, Crime, Law and Justice, Migration
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Frugal Fashion: 'Young Adult's' Charlize Theron chic for any occasion
All The RageAt a recent appearance for "Young Adult," Theron was photographed in a pair of drop crotch pleated waist pants, a nude lace blouse and simple cardigan. It was far from red-carpet attire, but still chic as ever.... -
Controversy rages over military man as Salvadoran security minister
World NowREPORTING FROM SAN SALVADOR -- It's been nearly 20 years since peace accords ended the civil war in El Salvador, but the decision of President Mauricio Funes to put a military man in the sensitive post of security and justice minister has revived raw... -
Elections in Nicaragua, Guatemala underscore threats to democracy
World NowElections in Guatemala and Nicaragua: Voters on Sunday were choosing presidents in Guatemala and Nicaragua, two Central American countries where democracy has been dramatically weakened by violence and political abuse.... -
MS-13 gangs linked with L.A., Salvador in National Geographic documentary
Show TrackerThe new documentary "Gang Warfare USA" shows how U.S. deportation policies may be helping the violent MS-13 gang to flourish both in El Salvador and the U.S.... -
The week in Latin America: Peru's African legacy
La PlazaHere are stories that made top headlines in Latin America this week, and highlights from our coverage of the region by Times reporters and your blogger here at La Plaza: Significant court ruling in Mexico In Mexico, the Supreme Court ruled that human-...
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