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Papatel Launches Free Phone Service Nationwide for US Hispanics

By Target Latino

Patented Technology Represents First Non-Internet Based Free Phone Service Papatel, a new long-distance service that allows customers to call anywhere across the globe for free, today announced that it has launched nationwide after experiencing exponential growth during its test phase. In less than one year, Papatel has garnered more than 80,000 customers who use the... »

Día de la Raza (Columbus Day?)

By Target Latino

The date of Columbus’ arrival in the Americas is celebrated in many countries in Latin America, although not in Brazil, (and in some Latino communities in the United States) as the Día de la Raza (“day of the race”), commemorating the first encounters of Europeans and Native Americans. The day was first celebrated in Argentina in 1917, Venezuela in... »

Strategic Alliance Between Televisa and Genomma Lab

By Target Latino

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. (“Televisa”; NYSE: TV; BMV: TLEVISA CPO) and Genomma Lab Internacional, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Genomma Lab”; BMV: LAB B) announced today that they have signed a strategic alliance agreement to sell and distribute personal care and over the counter pharmaceuticals in the United States and Puerto Rico. The strategic alliance will operate through... »

Levelup.com Breaks the Alexa Top 2,000 Sites in the World

By Target Latino

Busca Corp announced today that on Sunday July 19th Levelup.com –www.levelup.com) our flagship site and an integral part of the Busca Corp Network — has cracked Alexa’s Top 2,000 sites in the world. With over 10 million total network page views, Levelup.com has transformed into one of the top sites in Mexico and Latin... »

Targeting Latin Americans

By Target Latino

Wyncrest’s Insurance and Financial Division to Rapidly Expand Into Latin American Market The Wyncrest Group, Inc., (Pink Sheets: WNCG) a niche insurance consortium, announces its position to rapidly enter the Latin American market. Wyncrest’s pending acquisition of Florida Insurance Consulting Inc. will provide an important key to our growth in the Latin American markets. With... »

Mundet, the Wonderful Apple Soft Drink, Announces the First Winner of Its Centenario Promotion

By Target Latino

Mundet announces the first winner of its national Centenario promotion — Julissa from Calexico, California. This contest commemorates the 100+- year heritage of Mundet, offering exciting prizes under special gold bottlecaps that can be found on Mundet Manzana Verde (Green Apple) and Sidral (Original Red Apple) Mundet bottles. Mundet, the delicious apple-based soft drink which... »

U.S. Census Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2009: Sept. 15 – Oct. 15

By Target Latino

WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire/ — In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions... »

Publix tries to appeal to Hispanic market in Georgia

By Target Latino

Norcross store gets makeover with focus on items from Mexico “Do you have the sombrero? Has it arrived yet?” It’s not the kind of question a grocery store manager overseeing the final details of a renovation would normally expect from a contractor. But for Marco Guillen, it’s just all in a day’s work. Guillen is the point... »

LG Electronics Reorganizes Manufacturing Facilities, Increases Investment in Mexico

By Target Latino

MEXICO CITY, July 6 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics is planning to reorganize manufacturing plants and expand investments in Mexico to maximize efficiency and competitiveness. The company will invest an additional US$100 million over the next three years, increasing total production capacity to US$4 billion. This is designed to generate synergies among plants in Mexico and improve cash flow during the current global recession, while... »