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U.S. Calls Cuban War Games a Distraction

Cuba announced the start of a weeklong military exercise dubbed "Bastion 2004" allegedly to prepare for a possible attack by the United States.

CalPERS Adopts Changes to Asset Allocation Mix

CalPERS to adopt revisions to its asset allocation mix in an effort to reduce risk and save on transaction costs.

Trade Pact for Central America

Central America is critically important to the prosperity of the Western Hemisphere. The next step is to push Congress in 2005 to ratify the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

Mazda to Reap Benefits of Japan-Mexico FTA

Mazda Motor Corp. taps Mexico's free trade agreement with Japan to sell passenger cars in Mexico.

SBA Raises Loan Guarantees, Fees

The newly authorized SBA budget increases the amount the government will guarantee on its most popular loan programs but raises fees for some of those loans.

Ford Names Jim Padilla President

Ford MotorCompany (NYSE: F) today announced that Chief Operating Officer Jim Padilla has been named president of the Company and elected a director of the Board.

A Bilingual America? The Trend Among Hispanics Suggests Not

English remains the language of choice among the children and grandchildren of Hispanic immigrants, a new analysis of census data shows.

Judge Voids Sale of La Prensa

A judge has overturned the 1993 sale of what was then Mexico's largest circulation newspaper, La Prensa.

San Antonio to Consider Establishing Tax Incentive Zones

In an effort to save jobs and spur development on underutilized land, the San Antonio City Council will consider establishing special taxing zones on almost 2,700 acres on the city's Southeast and Southwest sides.

From the current issue of Hispanic Business Magazine...

Honoring Excellence

Best and brightest take center stage at Hispanic Business magazine's EOY Gala.

A Growing Voice

Shifting Hispanic voting patterns may signal new evolution.