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When Colombia Stood Still
Security cameras and citizen reports captured the shocking moment the shaking began and the immediate damage caused across the country’s on the country’s infrastructure. Aug. 10, 2026, will be remembered as a day of profound tragedy and

Two area kids display passion for boxing
By Angie Baldelomar A Greater Kansas City area family’s love of boxing is shown through two of its kids. Those kids are brothers Gael and Damian Reyes, the sons of longtime area resident Lidia Reyes. Gael Reyes,
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First Spanish-language cohort graduates from Missouri SBDC program
By Angie Baldelomar The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) recently celebrated the graduation of its first Spanish-language
Homicides, shootings continue to decline in KCMO
By Tere Siqueira New data shows violent crime continuing to trend downward in Kansas City, Missouri. Citing statistics from a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) report to the Board of Police Commissioners, KCUR-FM (89.3) reported there had been 71 homicides in 2026 through mid-July – down from 89 at the
City leaders rally support for KCMO ballot questions
By Roberta Pardo Kansas City, Missouri, leaders are urging residents to support five ballot questions on Aug. 4. Appearing last on the ballot, the questions and the issues they address are as follows: *Question 1: Voters are being asked to approve $100 million in bond funding to build more affordable
World Cup action kicks off in KC
By Tere Siqueira On Monday (June 15), Mill Creek Park in Kansas City, Missouri, turned into a sea of blue and white. Drums pounded. Oversized flags of Argentina rippled overhead. Thousands of Argentine fans voiced their hopes for a fourth men’s World Cup title by singing songs beneath portraits of
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Dos Mundos: Volume 46 Issue 32 • 08/06/26 – 08/12/26
In this issue • Two area kids display passion for boxing • 25th Westside Back-to-School Celebration • Kansas and Missouri voters decide key amendments, set narrow
Community

25th Westside Back-to-School Celebration
On July 24, the Westside Community Action Network (WCAN) proudly celebrated the 25th Annual Westside Back-to-School Pep Rally, marking 25 consecutive years of supporting the educational

Family remembers longtime Dos Mundos photographer
By Tere Siqueira Michael Anthony Alvarado, a longtime photographer for Dos Mundos, has passed away. Michael Alvarado, 68, died June 22 at his home in Overland

Dos Mundos continues founder’s legacy while looking to the future
By Angie Baldelomar Dos Mundos is celebrating another anniversary. For the last 45 years, Dos Mundos has been a source of information for the Hispanic and
Editorial

Editorial: Voter triumph promotes trustworthy governance
Within days of a strong primary turnout by voters in Kansas and Missouri, political and criminal shenanigans made headlines, an election postscript illustrating the power
Editorial: This sounds scary because it is
Federal and state governments will hurt untold numbers of Missouri women and their kids. Last April, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department terminated 373 grants from
Editorial: Dolores Huerta: farmworkers’ friend, hero
We know Dolores Huerta, “Grandmother of the Resistance,” galvanizing force leading the crusade for “better wages, maternity protections and basic safety measures for women doing
Editorial: Society’s mixed, shouldn’t history be, too?
The term, Women’s History is misleading and misapplied and so is commonly misunderstood. The subject promoted throughout March is not studies about women. Rather, the
Editorial: The Mestiza Madonna’s magnificent message
Has the message of the Blessed Mother in her manifestation as Our Lady of Guadalupe 494 years ago been lost? Deemed inconsequential, irrelevant, misguided or
Sports
Deportes y más deportes…12.04.25
Messi jugará su primera final de MLS Cup con Inter Miami Inter Miami clasificó a la final de la MLS Cup 2025 tras un contundente
Hispanic Athletes Making Waves in Kansas City Sports
Kansas City is home to a vibrant sports culture, from professional teams to grassroots community programs. Among the many athletes shaping this scene, Hispanic athletes
Deportes y más deportes…09.04.25
NFL abre temporada en Brasil con los Chiefs La NFL arrancará la temporada 2025 con el duelo entre Kansas City Chiefs y Los Angeles Chargers

Deportes y más deportes…08.06.26
México suma a Estados Unidos como otro de sus rivales en la Fecha FIFA La nueva etapa de la Selección Mexicana bajo el mando de Rafa Márquez comenzará con una gira por Estados Unidos durante las Fechas FIFA de septiembre y octubre, en la que el Tricolor enfrentará a Colombia, Perú,

County fair returns with Latino Night
By Tere Siqueira Carnival lights, rodeo action, Latino Night and other attractions will soon return to the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds, courtesy of the Wyandotte County

The Kansas City Ballet captivates with The Nutcracker
Braggiato brings heritage, heart to ‘Nutcracker’By Teresa Siqueira/ Photo By Brett Pruitt.Presenting “The Nutcracker,” a ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, has become an annual
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Contain the Rain offers reimbursements for JoCo residents
By Tere Siqueira This spring, stormwater runoff is being tackled head-on by Contain the Rain, a program available for residents in cities across Johnson County, Kansas.Through
Spectacular Circus coming to KC
By Chara Circus-lovers can get their fill of acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and clowns this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri.The Spectacular Circus will stage performances at 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 11); 11 a.m., and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 12); and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 13) in Hale Arena at the American Royal Center in the West Bottoms area. Paul Cifuentes, a performer on the wheel of death, aerial straps and high wire, is excited to come to Kansas City.“(It) is very exciting when we perform for a new town and public because every public offers you a different reaction and they love what we do,” Cifuentes said.According to Cifuentes, the Spectacular Circus stands apart from others because it is one of the few big circuses traveling the country and it features live animals. Another feature of the circus this year is a new generation of performers
“The Mystery of Christmas” returns
By Tere Siqueira A familiar holiday tale is getting a new treatment.The Dramatic Truth Ballet School of Kansas City, Missouri, will present a series of performances of “The Mystery of Christmas,” a retelling of “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 17-19 in the Goppert Theatre at Avila University. For the first time, it will include a Spanish adaptation of the play. “It is an honor for us to get to tell this story to the Spanish population,” said Amy Scrivner, Dramatic Truth marketing director. “We are very excited to share this show that is near and dear to our hearts. It is ‘The Nutcracker’ that tells the true meaning of Christmas, so it is quite a privilege to be able to share this one-of-a-kind ‘Nutcracker’ with a completely new audience.”The narration will be different for the Spanish version, but the dancing and acting will remain the same, Scrivner said.Offering a Spanish version of “The
Lugo growing her music career
By Roberta PardoElizabeth “Eli” Lugo’s music career is growing.Lugo started singing when she was 6. A DJ at an event at her local church heard her sing and invited her to the stage. Even at that age, Lugo never felt embarrassed about performing, she said.After that, Lugo’s mother encouraged her passion and found her music teachers. Her first teacher was Sandra Zamora. Under her guidance, Lugo participated in the Mi Talento Kids, a Kansas City area children’s contest. She took second place.Now 13, Lugo takes classes with Victor Olvera. Previously, she received guitar lessons from Luis Portillo and singing lessons from Fedra Cooper.“I’m really happy for every teacher I’ve had because they taught me so many things on how to do better and how I should be better in the future,” she said.Lugo has performed at multiple events throughout the year, but her favorite is performing at Fiesta Hispana, where
El último adiós a Octavio Ocaña
¿Quién era Octavio Ocaña?El actor de 22 años tuvo una corta, pero fructífera carrera en la televisión, su personaje más recordado fue Benito en la serie Vecinos. La Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado de México confirmó que Octavio Ocaña murió por un impacto de bala en la cabeza y los hechos se suscitaron en su camioneta, en la que viajaba con dos sujetos.La madrugada del sábado 30 de octubre se dio a conocer la muerte de Octavio Ocaña, actor recordado por su personaje de Benito en la serie Vecinos.El joven de 22 años murió de un tiro en la cabeza, el arma de fuego fue disparada dentro de la camioneta que manejaba, en la cual viajaba con dos acompañantes por una carretera en el estado de México.¿Quién era Octavio Ocaña?Octavio Augusto Pérez Ocaña nació el 7 de noviembre de 1998 en Villahermosa, Tabasco. El actor saltó a la fama
Travel

Street talk: Traveling during a pandemic
By Angie BaldelomarAs more places reopen, more people are traveling again.Recently, Dos Mundos asked some people in the community who had traveled about their experiences.
Get used to new way of traveling
Commentary by Tere Siqueira In a COVID-19 world, it is essential to learn a new way of traveling.The World Travel and Tourism Council has developed

CDC issues travel recommendations for fully vaccinated people
By Chara On April 2, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new travel guidelines for people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.People

Factors to Consider When Moving to a New City
Guest Post Hire A Helper Saying sayonara to your humble abode in search of new opportunities and a change of scenery? You’re not alone—the average

Wonderful World: Discover Asheville
By Tom Sawyer Welcome tourists! In this edition, we have to talk about a city in the United States that has a unique natural beauty
Immigration

Networks work to keep communities informed on ICE activity
By Tere Siqueira When immigration agents appear on a street corner, outside an apartment complex or in front of a business, the information often travels first

Mexico launches program for migrants to fund hometown projects
By Chara Mexicans living abroad can apply to the Mexican government for funding to help transform their hometowns. The Mexican government is offering that opportunity

Arroyo shares story to warn immigrant community
By Angie Baldelomar Melanie Arroyo never imagined she would have her identity questioned the way she did. Arroyo, a councilwoman for Lenexa, Kansas, recently had

Hispanic families must protect themselves as digital surveillance grows
Analaysis and Commentary by Tere Siqueira The boundary between digital convenience and government oversight is fading fast, especially for families navigating the immigration system. As

Court allows requirement for undocumented residents to be federally registered
By Roberta Pardo Judge sides with Trump admin By Roberta Pardo On April 10, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration could move forward with