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The country of Venezuela has witnessed an almost unbelievable political flip-flop in recent weeks that the whole world has witnessed. A march by thousands of protesters in the streets against the policies of President Hugo Chavez turned into a deadly riot. Then, as a result, a military coup took over the government and installed a conservative businessman in place of Chavez. But if those of in the United States were in shock, imagine the Venezuelans, a mere 48 hours later Chavez returned to power.

40 years-old, Miguel Estrada, a native of Honduras, is now the favorite among Washington, DC conservatives to gain a seat on the U.S. District Court of Appeals. A judgeship there is prestigious enough to put Estrada in a position to be considered for the U.S. Supreme Court. Appointed by President Bush, last May, Estrada's nomination has Democrats, and some Latin activists, concerned that he may not be the candidate they want to support.

On April 23 it will be nine years since labor organizer Cesar Chavez died. Chavez led the first successful farm workers union in United States history. He dedicated his life to changing the working conditions of Mexican migrant laborers. All over the United States streets and schools have been renamed in ordered to honor Chavez's legacy, but the city of Berkeley, California is doing something a little different.

As the conflict continues in the Middle East, Youth radio's Gaby Jacobo put her thoughts to spoken word. She was inspired to write this commentary after learning that several Palestinian suicide bombers who've attacked civilians in Israel have been teenaged girls.

Across the country the Mexican film 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' has opened in movie theaters. It tells the story of two lusty teenage boys who find themselves on an expected journey with a beautiful older woman. Movie critics Ebert and Roeper gave it two thumbs up and called it sparkling and provocative. But what is also considered provocative in the new wave of Mexican film making is its music. The soundtrack for 'Y Tu Mama Tambien' is an eclectic mix that is as dramatic as the film. With us on Latino USA is Liza Richardson one the music supervisors for the film. Liza Richardson is also host of the show 'The Drop' which airs LA's public radio station KCRW.