Javier Milei

Thousands of Union Workers Hold Strike Protest Against Milei Presidency

January 27, 2024 by LatinaWeeklyEd

In reaction to Argentinian President Javier Milei's strategy targeting unions, the country's largest union CGT held a one day strike protest last Wednesday. Other unions and political opponents joined the protest held in Buenos Aries as well as other cities throughout the South American country. Some of the protests included colorful dramatic effigies of the newly minted president -- … [Read more...] about Thousands of Union Workers Hold Strike Protest Against Milei Presidency

Argentina’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff

October 26, 2023 by LatinaWeeklyEd

As Argentina continues to experience triple-digit hyperinflation and continued economic deterioration, sovereign bonds plunged last Monday in response to the most recent election results. Following Sunday’s vote, Peronist party presidential candidate Sergio Massa was seven points ahead of Javier Milei. In response, The Economist called it "the worst of all possible outcomes" as … [Read more...] about Argentina’s Presidential Election Heads to Runoff

AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching

As part of a series of speeches at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), U.S. House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) was … Más... about AOC DNC Speech Fake Accent Controversy : Code Switching

Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC

In a disturbing trend, the maternal mortality rate among black women in the United States is now three to four times higher compared to the general … Más... about Elevated Maternal Mortality Rates Alarming News : Black Women Are Four Times More Likely to Die in NYC

Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown

The exact cause of a massive explosion at the La Rojeña Factory in Tequila, Jalisco that resulted in at least six deaths remains unknown. According to … Más... about Cause of Jose Cuervo Factory Tank Explosion Remains Unknown

iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents

Adding Spanish accents (also called a tilda or virgulilla) on an iPad, iPhone or virtually any Apple product is easy. Just tap the letter and hold … Más... about iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents

Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge

Mexican food is some of the best on earth. It's also one of the most challenging when it comes to pairing with beverages. The complexity of spices, … Más... about Enchiladas Suizas – A Beverage Pairing Challenge

Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages

Here's something many people don't know. In the United States, non alcoholic beverages are not alcohol free. According to US standards, the term “non … Más... about Emerging Markets and Trends – Non Alcoholic Beverages

Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory

Following a historic election held on June 2nd 2024, Mexico announced its first woman president. In a landslide victory, Claudia Sheinbaum (a member … Más... about Mexico Elects First Woman President – Claudia Sheinbaum Wins Historic Landslide Election Victory