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Latin Career News - January 2005

Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/09/2005 - 9:25pm.

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US Hispanic and 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.

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.

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.

Guest Worker Program Urged
As head of an influential U.S. 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.

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.

Investors look forward to Hispanic Flavor
One of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S., Publix, has decided to bring its own brand of beans, marinated mojito, yucca packs and platanitos to the marketplace.

Events you should know about

11th Annual Marketing to U.S. Hispanics and Latin America. January 25 - 27, Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, Miami Beach, FL.
Latino marketing is getting bigger and better. Find out how global brands are redefining their strategies to keep up with the buoyancy of the U.S. Latino and other Latin American consumer markets. More information.

TECHEXPO Top Secret Hiring Event:
February 8, 10am-4pm. Baltimore, MD.
February 8, 10am-4pm. Colorado Springs, CO.
February 10, 10am-4pm. 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.

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