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Is Mexico the "New" China?

July 8, 2010
Is Mexico the "New" China?

When it comes to global manufacturing, Mexico is quickly emerging as the “new” China. According to corporate consultant AlixPartners, Mexico has leapfrogged China to be ranked as the cheapest country in the world for companies looking to manufacture products for the U.S. market. India is now No. 2, followed by China and then Brazil. In...

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Fannie Mae Launches New HomePath.com in Spanish Aimed at Helping More Hispanics Buy Homes

December 2, 2009
Fannie Mae Launches New HomePath.com in Spanish Aimed at Helping More Hispanics Buy Homes

Interactive Tools and Information Designed to Guide Potential Homeowners Through Homebuying Process and Prevent Foreclosure Fannie Mae announced the company launched a Spanish version of its HomePath.com website designed to help more potential homeowners who speak Spanish purchase Fannie Mae-owned properties. The new website in Spanish mirrors the English version of HomePath.com featuring an...

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Hispanics Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas In Uncertain Economic Times

November 24, 2009
Hispanics Celebrate the True Meaning of Christmas In Uncertain Economic Times

The Heart of the Holidays When it comes to the holidays, Hispanic families have always relied on traditions to celebrate the season. Whether attending Posadas, preparing special family recipes, or just getting together to share memories, traditions strengthen family ties and make the season more special. And during this recession, more than half (52...

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Hispanics Minding Money in Downturn Without Sacrificing Pleasures, Research Finds

November 24, 2009
Hispanics Minding Money in Downturn Without Sacrificing Pleasures, Research Finds

Tough times call for tough decisions, but Latinos are finding ways to mind their budgets while still spending on the small pleasures and privileges they consider vital to their happiness and well-being. C&R Research recently polled its LatinoEyes panel to assess behaviors by the “majority minority” during the recession, and found that “the recession...

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'Frente a la Crisis – Facing the Crisis'

November 4, 2009
'Frente a la Crisis – Facing the Crisis'

Economy crisis impact on Latinos examined in new Radio Bilingue series Families across the nation are feeling the dire effects of the current economic crisis but probably none more so than Latinos, who may be the hardest hit by job loss, home foreclosures, loss of health insurance and deeper poverty – topics that are...

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Multicultural Is the New Mainstream

The U.S. population is becoming increasingly diverse, and while statistics aren’t really necessary to confirm the obvious, the soon-to-be-released 2010 U.S. Census figures likely...

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