
Jimena Navarrete, Miss Mexico, won Miss Universe 2010 last night in Las Vegas after she defeated the other 83 contestants from around the world. Jimena Navarrete became the second Mexican to win the title of Miss Universe.
Jimena Navarrete earned the title of Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2009 and represented Jalisco at the National Stage Nuestra Belleza Mexico 2009.
Jimena won at the first place with Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps at the first runner-up. Meanwhile, Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell, who was chosen by fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality, landed on the second runner-up. Miss Ukraine Anna Poslavska and Miss Philippines Venus Raj were at the third and fourth runner-up respectively.
Navarrete replaces Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela who won the title in 2009. Navarrete winnings include a luxury New York apartment with living expenses, a one-year scholarship to the New York Film Academy, jewelry, clothes, shoes and an undisclosed sum of money.
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AARP The Magazine Travels the Globe to Reveal the Top 5 Best Places to Retire Abroad
Experts in celebrating the next chapter in life, AARP The Magazine traveled the globe to discover the ultimate retirement destinations abroad. Factoring climate, expat community, cost of living, housing, health care, access to the U.S. and culture and leisure, AARP The Magazine reveals the top five locales in its September/October issue, available in homes and online today. See what regions in Mexico, France, Panama, Portugal and Italy have to offer—castles, palm trees, rain forests, grilled lobster—in their unique and unparalleled retirement experiences.
1. MEXICO — Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is the undisputed number one destination for American retirees. With its rich Indian and Spanish culture, lavish beaches and affordable real-estate, Puerto Vallarta offers the low-cost, laid back lifestyle retirees seek to find in a community.

Some Reasons we love it:
Puerto Vallarta Real Estate
• Climate: Winters—sunny, pleasantly warm; summers—rainy, humid hot
• Expat Community: Estimated at 50,000 American retirees
• Access to the U.S.: Excellent
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July 21, 2010. Latin America and the Caribbean is consolidating its recovery from the global economic slowdown, posting higher-than-expected growth in recent months, although some countries in the region face serious pitfalls, according to a new United Nations report.
The 2009-2010 regional economic survey, conducted by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean ( ECLAC) and released today, forecasts that the region will expand by 5.2 per cent this year after the recovery began in the second half of last year. Overall unemployment rates are likely to ease from 8.2 per cent to 7.8 per cent.
Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary, told the report’s launch today in Santiago, Chile, that this year’s growth rate is higher than expected. Private consumption is on the rise again following the slight improvement in employment, while lending has also increased, as have investment and export revenue.
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VENEZUELA > April 19, 1810

ARGENTINA > May 25, 1810

COLOMBIA > July 20, 1810

MEXICO > September 16, 1810

CHILE > September 18, 1810
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CONGRATULATIONS COLOMBIA!
BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia yesterday celebrated the bicentennial of their Grito de Independencia, in an atmosphere of patriotism exalted by the security gains of the current government, which has enabled to regain control of much of the territory previously held by the guerrillas and paramilitary groups.
The security gains of President Alvaro Uribe, which resulted in economic recovery have also helped restore the dignity of Colombians in the eyes of the world, so the festivities were extended to other countries.
The festivities began early in the morning, with the opening of a sealed ballot box made in France 100 years ago, containing photographs, prints, drawings, magazines, books, brochures, a map of Bogota at the time, the words and music of national anthem and the Act of Independence, among other documents.
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