México: La OEA se suma a las advertencias sobre la influencia del narcotrafico en la democracia La Organización de Estados Americanos (OEA) comenzó el 1 de marzo a debatir en México con representantes de 30 países. El temo era cómo fortalecer la lucha contra la delincuencia transnacional organizada en el continente américano “donde se […]
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Briefs 3/15/2012: Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador
Mexico: OAS joins alert concerning the influence of drug trafficking on democracy The Organization of American States began a debate in Mexico on March 1 with representatives from 30 countries. The theme was how to strengthen the struggle against transnational organized crime on the American continent “where more homicides are committed with firearms” than […]
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Evolution of Mexican photography on display
San Franciscans can now witness the evolution of photography in Mexico through 172 images that span from the 1920s to the present. The exhibit includes work by Mexican photographers, as well as artists drawn to the country from abroad.
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Despliegue de evolución de fotografía mexicana
La gente de San Francisco ahora puede ser testigo de la evolución de la fotografía en México a travéz de 172 imagenes que cubren desde 1920 hasta el presente. La exhibición incluye trabajo por fotógrafos mexicanos, así como de artistas atraídos al país desde el extranjero.
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Barreras de lenguaje niegan servicios médicos a pacientes
Defensores del cuidado de la salud están preocupados porque más de 100.000 californianos elegibles para adquirir aseguranza asequible a través del Intercambio de Beneficios de Salud, no se han matriculado a causa de barreras de lenguaje, según un estudio lanzado la semana pasada por la organización no lucrativa de Oak-land, Red de Salud Pan Etnica de California (CPEHN por sus siglas en inglés).
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Language barriers bar patients from recieving proper medical care
Health care advocates worry that more than 100,000 Californians who are eligible to purchase affordable insurance through the Health Benefit Exchange will not enroll because of language barriers, according to a study released last week by the Oakland-based nonprofit, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network.
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No hay respuestas fáciles para mural de Bernal
A pesar de dos años de mediación comunitaria, la controversia rodeando al mural de la Biblioteca de Bernal Heights no parece disiparse.
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No easy answers to Bernal mural question
Despite two years of community mediation, the controversy surrounding the Bernal Heights Branch Library mural shows no signs of dissipating.
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Lorna Dee Cervantes’ Poetry Open Mic
Mission poet Lorna Dee Crvantes hosts a monthly Open Mic Series, every first Wednesday. Cervantes’ most recent book is “Ciemto: 100 100-Word Love Poems”. Admission: Free Venue: Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St. For more info: www.lornadice.blogspot.com (415) 824-1761
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An Evening with santiago de Radio Venceremos
During the Salvadoran Civil War from 1980-1992 Carlos Henriquez Consalvi, aka “Santiago,” was the most recognized voice in El Salvador. Broadcasting on the FMLN’s “Radio Venceremos,” his courageous tone kept people’s spirits up as he denounced the daily violations of human rights committed by the Salvadorian military. Join us for this compelling discussion on community-based […]