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Actress Judy Reyes attends the premiere of LIfetime's new prime time soap, "Devious Maids."

Why “Devious Maids” actress Judy Reyes says the show surprised her

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There’s intrigue, deception, lust, greed and sex. Just like any prime time soap, all those elements are right at home within the plot of “Devious Maids.” … Read More

The American Medical Association has officially declared that obesity is a disease.

Obesity is officially a disease, says American Medical Association

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Obesity is officially a disease, the American Medical Association has determined, a decision which gives added seriousness to a condition that affects more than … Read More

Supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and Jessica Alba both celebrated big mommy milestones this weekend.

Alessandra Ambrosio, Jessica Alba celebrate milestone achivements as moms

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Both Alessandra Ambrosio and Jessica Alba are Latinas with plenty of impressive achievements thus far: think a multi-million Victoria’s Secret contract for … Read More

Ultimate Fighting champion John Moraga at the gym with his two sons, Anthony (left), John (right). (Courtesy John Moraga)

Ultimate Fighting Champion: Fatherhood saved me

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At 29 and 125 pounds, John Moraga needs a lot of strength. Not only is he an Ultimate Fighting Champion, he is also the father to a 4- and 1-year-old,  John … Read More

Still of the U.S.-Mexico border from the film, "Purgatorio." (Courtesy Rodrigo Reyes)

[VIDEO] “Purgatorio,” a film about lives on the U.S.-Mexico border

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“Close your eyes. Try to imagine what the world was like many, many years ago, when borders did not exist.” That’s how Rodrigo Reyes, 29, starts his film … Read More

Healthy living can be fun and delicious - just ask food blogger Ana Frias, who showcases healthy Mexican recipes on her blog, Fit Fun Delish.

Food blogs we love: Fit, Fun & Delish

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Who's blogging: My name is Ana Frias and I'm a portrait photographer turned food photographer. I was born in Sonora, Mexico and moved to the United States when … Read More

The members of La Santa Cecilia reveal the inspiration for their music and hit single "El Hielo."

Cafecito: La Santa Cecilia explain the inspiration for their music

By Feliciano Garcia, NBC News, @CafecitoTime

On this episode of Cafecito, we are joined by the eclectic L.A. band, La Santa Cecilia. Lead vocalist La Marisoul, accordionist Jose Carlos, bassist Alex … Read More

Tucson, Arizona wants to be known the destination for the nation's best Mexican food.

Tucson turns to Mexican food to boost local tourism

By KVOA - Tucson, Arizona

TUCSON- Typically Tucson lures visitors with promises of plentiful sunshine and scenic views. But now one Tucsonan is teaming up with Visit Tucson to make … Read More

When it was a Telenovela, Devious Maids had an all-Latino cast, even the employers. Not so in English, where only the maids are Latina now.

Opinion: The problem with “Devious Maids” goes far beyond Hollywood

By Alisa Valdes, @mizalisa

Six years ago, I had a deal with Lifetime Television to develop my bestselling novel, The Dirty Girls Social Club, as a TV series. It soon became clear that … Read More

Pedro Castro demonstrates a suerte, or event, that he and his horse perform in la charrería. (Steve Elliott/Borderzine.com)

Family carries charrería tradition through generations

By Paulina Kababie, Tracy Everbach, Steven Elliott and Lisa Button

CANUTILLO, TX – Down a dusty road 15 miles outside El Paso, the Castro family continues a centuries-old Mexican custom of charrería, a colorful pageant … Read More