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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Nuestra Latina 2026
Photo By Henning Sac Morales Nuestra Latina Awards recognizes female leaders in Kansas City. The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Kansas City recognized eight outstanding women during its annual Nuestra Latina Awards ceremony, held on March 26

Villalobos set to retire from police force in May
By Angie Baldelomar | Photo courtesy of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department Longtime police officer Octavio “Chato” Villalobos is retiring soon. After 26 years, Villalobos will retire in May from the Kansas City (Missouri) Police Department.
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Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival set for April 25
By Angie Baldelomar The Wyandotte County (Kansas) Ethnic Festival is just around the corner. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 25, the community can
How to prepare your business for the World Cup
Commentary by Tere Siqueira The Greater Kansas City area is about to take center stage in front of the world. This summer, Kansas City, Missouri, will host several games of the men’s World Cup, one of the planet’s largest sporting events. Thousands of international visitors are expected to pour into
Hugo Ximello-Salido brings work to consulate walls
By Angie Baldelomar Mexican artist Hugo Ximello-Salido will have his art displayed at the Mexican Consulate in Kansas City, Missouri. Ximello-Salido — a multidisciplinary artist exploring the intersections of culture, identity and language — is among the artists participating in the consulate’s mural program, which aims to transform the consulate
Consulate of Mexico working on mural program
By Angie Baldelomar The Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City, Missouri, is revamping its office space by exalting Mexican culture on its walls. The consulate has launched a mural program. An initiative created by Head Consul Soileh Padilla Mayer, the program aims to turn the space of consular offices into
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Dos Mundos: Volume 46 Issue 12 • 03/19/26 – 03/25/26
In this issue • Women’s History Month: Soileh Padilla offers leadership and inspiration for women this month • Hugo Ximello-Salido brings work to consulate walls •
Community

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrates March Business After Hours event
Photos By Henning Sac Morales

Women’s History Month: Cantu-Kelley works to elevate others at work and in her community
By Angie Baldelomar Flower Cantu-Kelley has a passion for creating spaces of inclusion. Cantu-Kelley is senior manager of employee culture and engagement for T-Mobile, where she

KC opens call for artists for 18th & Vine Historic District
By Chara The 18th & Vine Historic District in Kansas City, Mo., opened a public art opportunity tied to its sweeping Revive the Vine initiative. The
Editorial

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: 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
Editorial: Honoring ancestors & dearly departed
People worldwide honor their dead, often in celebrations held in waning summer or autumn. Customs, rituals and traditions vary by country, region and religion, as
Editorial: Noting North America’s ethnic evolution
The monthlong commemoration of Hispanic Heritage ends Wednesday. It’s quintessentially American, emblematic of our national motto – “E pluribus unum” (Out of many, one.) And
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… 03.26.26
Travis Kelce firma con los Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce continuará su carrera con los Kansas City Chiefs tras acordar un nuevo contrato en 2026, el cual, según reportes recientes, es por una temporada con un valor base de 12 millones de dólares y hasta 15 millones en incentivos. Aunque

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

Museum becomes a popular draw around Halloween
By Chara A Kansas City, Missouri, tourist site has made it a popular destination each October when Halloween approaches. Built in 1858 by slave labor, the
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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

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 through

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

Trump administration to revoke legal status of 500,000-plus migrants
More than 500,000 migrants are expected to lose the temporary legal status that was provided to them through the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV)

How to find a good immigration lawyer
Commentary by Chara Whether you’re applying for a visa or need someone to help you with your immigration case, having the right lawyer by your