Week # 33-97, Air Date 8/10/1997 - 8/16/1997

Segment #1: Impact of Mexican Journalist's Assassination. Franc Contreras reports from Mexico City that the recent killing of a Mexican news publisher has some journalists concerned that the drug cartels may target those who report on the county's drug industry, 5:02

Subject Types: Media

Locations: Non-U.S. Regions - Mexico

Segment #2: Interview With Dominican Writer Junot Diaz. Latino USA host Maria Hinojosa speaks with Dominican-American writer Junot Diaz, whose book, 'Drown', has brought the young author much critical praise. 6:06

Subject Types: Arts - Literature

Locations: Non-U.S. Regions - Caribbean; Caribbean Countries - Dominican Republic

Segment #3: Taino Cultural Revival. Daniel Garza reports from San Juan that a growing number of Puerto Ricans are reviving a culture many thought long dead. All over the island there is a resurgence of interest in Puerto Rico's Taino Indian heritage. 5:07

Subject Types: Cultural - Personal

Locations: U.S. Regions - Puerto Rico

Segment #4: Star Maps Review. Film critic Juan Mendez reviews the film 'Star Maps', directed by 32-year-old Puerto Rican filmmaker Miguel Arteta. The film, which deals with young male prostitutes, is raising new debate about the issue of Latino images in the media. 3:03

Subject Types: Arts - Visual; Media

Locations: U.S. Regions - Puerto Rico