Category Archives: journalism

The Hispanic Star Joins Nonsensical Trend of Putting an ‘Ñ’ where it Doesn’t Belong

Posted on August 12, 2020 by

Remember that nonsensical trend of putting “eñes” where they don’t belong just to make something look –and sound– more authentically “Latino?” Well, it looks like salsa makers and Hispanic journalists organizations are not alone in this thing. The latest to … Continue reading →

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If there Was any Doubt the Oscars 2018 Were a ‘Mexican Affair’

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

Sombrero tip: Oscar Gutiérrez

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Trump Meets Peña Nieto in Germany. A Tragicomedy Ensues

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

It was brief –and painful. U.S. President Donald Trump and Enrique Peña Nieto on Friday had their first face-to-face meeting since Trump took office, and while the encounter lasted only a few minutes, it was enough for El Trumpo to assert … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: John F. Kennedy to Visit Mexico Real Soon

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Forget El Nacional mistaking one version of Donald Trump with another one. Mexico’s El Sol de Hermosillo today embarked in one of the world’s most beautiful fuck ups in the history of print media fuck ups. However, for the purpose of this … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton Does ‘El Gordo y la Flaca,’ Because You Gotta do What you Gotta Do

Posted on October 25, 2016 by

Hillary Clinton made Hispanic History (i.e. Hispandering) on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 by showing up at Univision’s long-running El Gordo y la Flaca; declaring Mexican food is her favorite and even getting up to dance salsa with the crew. Alas, … Continue reading →

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The Hill Launches The Hill Latino: Just like The Hill, but Latino

Posted on April 21, 2016 by

Washington, D.C.-based online pub The Hill has apparently discovered the power of my people (i.e. The Hispanics,) so it’s launching The Hill Latino, which I suppose is just like regular The Hill, but Latino… Stories include — of course — spicy hot headlines … Continue reading →

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Obama Talks to Pánfilo: It’s not Que Bolá, It’s Qué Bolá. Qué Lío

Posted on March 20, 2016 by

Oh yes! Before his historic (and hysterical) trip to Havana, Cuba, President Obama called Luis Silvia (aka Pánfilo), a retired, not-too-bright Cuban man who plays a (subtle) satire of how Cuban people often have to use their wits to escape the poverty and absurdity of life … Continue reading →

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‘El País’: Mobile Services Move Slowly in Latin America, Because my People Ride Horses –or Something

Posted on March 8, 2016 by

Yes, the above image (via Getty) was the image of choice by the editors of El País to illustrate an otherwise unremarkable story about mobile services and access in Latin America. I think this is all great, but I have one question: … Continue reading →

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‘The New York Times’ Launches Spanish-language Edition; Sadly not Called ‘El New York Times’

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

Monday, February 8, 2016 was a good day for Spanish-language media. The New York Times officially announced what had been the worst kept secret in town: The launch of a Spanish-language Website to “offer the best of our journalism for a Spanish-speaking … Continue reading →

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Jan. 9, 2016: Mexican Papers on the ‘Re-recapture’ of El Chapo

Posted on January 9, 2016 by

This bloggers favorite headline: “Y ahora sí, amárrenlo bien”. (This time… make sure to tie him real tight.)

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Because the Colombia-Not-Columbia Blunder is so Passé…

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

Having mastered the art of writing “Colombia” when it meant to write “Columbia,” The New York Times via The Associated Press has decided to move onto yet another Latin American-themed, Spanish-language mixup. So, as I was saying: #ItsManuelNotManual* Just like #ItsColombiaNotColumbia Hat tip: @tropicarlitos

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‘The New York Times’ Wants you to Think Mary Magdalene is the Patron Saint of Mexico

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

Hat tip: A gringo in Querétaro

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Americans Should Fear Mexicans More than ISIS: Ann Coulter

Posted on May 26, 2015 by

“If you don’t want to be killed by a Mexican, there’s nothing I can tell you.”  This is so ridiculous, it’s funny… and deserves a big LOL.    

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What do Jorge Ramos and John Oliver Have in Common? U.S. Machines Don’t Understand their Accent

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

During a brief trip to New York for Upfronts Week, Univision host Jorge Ramos took some time to interview John Oliver. They touched on many serious — and not so serious — topics, including Oliver’s memorable interview with Edward Snowden, which led to the following exchange: Jorge Ramos: Why … Continue reading →

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Venezuelan TV Host Gets Naked Delivering News about Cristiano Ronaldo, because Latin America

Posted on May 1, 2015 by

I couldn’t make this stuff up if I wanted. Venezuelan TV host Yuvi Pallares thought it was an awesome idea to get naked as she reported the news about Cristiano Ronaldo dating Playboy model Daniella Chávez. Don’t be too shock, though. The stunt is fairly common — … Continue reading →

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