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Verdict reversal in Guatemala sparks criticism of genocide charge

GUATEMALA CITY - The overturning last week of former military dictator Gen. Efrain Rios Montt's conviction on charges stemming from Guatemala's brutal civil war has created a surprising consensus among critics on both the left and the right: ... Full story

Scholarship program inspires young Latino to find his strength

Noel Salaices said he has become inspired over the past year to look beyond his circumstances and realize the blessings in his life. ... Full story

Elaine Moreno Raffucci, director of early childhood literacy and higher education at the Daniel Torres Hispanic Center, says the Abriendo Puertas program aims to set children of Spanish-speaking Latinos on the path to English proficiency. Photo credit: R

Latino parents in class to help their children with reading

Latino parents in Reading are going to class to learn what they can do at home to help their children with English reading skills that state assessment tests say are deficient. ... Full story

Laura Borbolla Moreno, seen in her office in Mexico City, Mexico, is Mexico's special federal prosecutor for crimes against journalists. (Tim Johnson/MCT)

Few convictions for Mexico’s prosecutor for crimes against journalists

MEXICO CITY — Complacent. Ineffective. Bungling. Inept. ... Full story

Joseph Castro becomes the first Latino named Fresno State's next president. Photo: UC San Francisco

The First Latino to be named President of CA State University gets strong reactions

Thrilled to death. Phenomenal. Exciting. ... Full story

Actor Edward James Olmos inspires people to donate and volunteer to help children in need. (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Actor Edward James Olmos inspires people to volunteer for foster children

Edward James Olmos is no stranger to acceptance speeches. ... Full story

Mexican treasurer’s alleged cash stash seized

MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have confiscated five boxes containing about $7 million in cash allegedly embezzled by the former treasurer of the government of the south-eastern state of Tabasco. ... Full story

Drug cartel boss pleads guilty to murder in U.S. agent's death

WASHINGTON — A Mexican drug cartel commander pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and attempted murder in a 2011 ambush south of the border that left one American agent dead and a second injured, and which sharply strained U.S.-Mexico relations. ... Full story

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is a weekly advice column by Gustavo Arellano. Each week, Gustavo accepts questions from readers to try to address common stereotypes of Latinos by the rest of the population. He gives straight-forward talk and some tongue-in-cheek advice. Some may find him offensive while others appreciate his humorous take on tackling the "brown elephant in the room".