Dominican Duo Monchy and Alexandra Splitting

Stepping way for moment from the political news of the day, Dominican bachata duo Monchy and Alexandra are splitting. Oh no!!

The duo, who were not and are not a romantic couple, are known for their romantic he said, she said songs that made parejas everywhere go one, two, three, hip (if you dance bachata you know what I mean).

A tearful Alexandra was seen on Univision earlier today, crying. She ain't crying too much though because he plans to go solo.

Aqui estan Perdidos....and apparently now they are

Daily Headlines: August 4, 2008

* U.S.: Immigration advocates and health care officials debate over the “little-known but apparently widespread practice” of repatriating infirm illegal immigrants.

* Colombia: Should the “war on drugs” be included in the campaign against global warming? Colombian President Alvaro Uribe thinks so.

* Dominican Republic: NPR takes a great look at the masters of classical bachata music.

* Costa Rica: Another casualty of the U.S. mortgage crisis – fewer gringos are buying Costa Rican beach homes.

Sources- Reuters, NPR, Xinhua, International Herald Tribune

Image- New York Times (“Luis Alberto Jiménez, an illegal immigrant injured in a car accident in Florida, was treated at a community hospital, which eventually sent him back to Guatemala. He spends most of his days inside a one-room house; only the presence of visitors, who can help him into his wheelchair, gives him the rare chance to get out of bed.”)