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Hispanic Vote Could Decide Election

With fewer than 100 days before the Nov. 2 election, it is becoming ever more apparent that the fast-growing Hispanic vote could determine winners and losers at all levels.

Dow Jones and Meximerica Pubs to Include Wall Street Journal Section

Journal to provide Spanish-language section on personal finance, careers, and small business to readers in San Antonia and Houston.

C.O.D. Wins Burger King Latin America Ad Business

Burger King awards its creative brand advertising account to C.O.D., after a pitch that involved five other Agencies from the Latin America Region.

Candy Industry Courts Hispanics with New Treats

A few years ago, candy consultant Steve Forster told an American company it had to develop sweets for the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic market. Most ignored Forster's counsel and now will be playing catch-up with Hershey Foods Corp., which this fall will launch a line of candy targeting the Latino market.

MUSIC: Latin World to Make U.S. Debut

The Venezuela-based record label Latin World Entertainment Group is expanding into the U.S. Hispanic market after cementing a distribution deal with Universal Music Latino.

Naturalized Hispanics Vote More Than Native-Born Americans

Hispanics who have become naturalized U.S. citizens and registered to vote cast ballots at a higher rate than Americans who are citizens by birth, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday.

Beyond Salsa: More Grocers Cater to Hispanics

Large supermarket chains aim to attract the growing Hispanic middle class.

In Florida, It's An Election Año

There never has been a better time to be a Hispanic in Florida, with candidates willing to do or say anything to tap into the fastest-growing segment of the Florida electorate.

Education No. 1 for Latino Voters

Education ranks as the No. 1 issue for Latino voters, followed by jobs and the economy, health care and the war against terrorism, with immigration further down on the list, a new survey shows.

Adrift in Time: Those Who Can Still Travel to Cuba Find a Living Past

A writer's journey through Cuba reveals what many may never see.

From the current issue of Hispanic Business Magazine...

At Top Speed

This year's Hispanic Business Fastest-Growing 100® directory sees five-year highs in total revenue, productivity, and job growth.

Capital Access

Top financial leaders note challenges in expanding channels for mid-size companies at the Hispanic Business CEO Roundtable.