Besides singing, dancing and topping the tabloid headlines in '08, your favorite stars also shined on the pro-social front. On the heels of the New Year we put together a quick recap of the brightest political moments of 2008. Check it right below the hood!
5. Reggaeton got involved in the heated American election this year when Daddy Yankee openly endorses John McCain, leaving many befuddled including Obama supporter, Fat Joe. Not one to stay shut, Joe lashed out at DY every chance he got. When the Bronx native invited him to an open debate, Mr. Yankee declined causing rumors and backlash for months exclusively on Blogamole.
4. Juanes continued to leave us spellbound when it came to his philanthropy efforts. This year the “Me Enamora” roquero received the first-ever Humanitarian Award by the organization The Trust for the Americas. He was honored for all his work helping landmine victims in Colombia through his organization, “Fundación Mi Sangre.” On his off time he also managed to organize a march against FARC and participate in the "Be Brave" benefit concert supporting veterans.
3. Colombian female presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt took the world and Hollywood by storm this year when she was finally freed from rebel forces. Six years and fourteen other hostages later, she was rescued and survived to share her experience. This has since sparked new energy into the fight against FARC. Vertigo Entertainment, the production company that brought this summer’s horror flick, "The Strangers," has teamed up with Colombian television network RCN to tell the story of her dramatic rescue.
2. Ingrid's freedom gave fellow activist Shakira a new cause to fight for. Shaki and Ingrid became fast friends after her release and she immediately came on board to help la lucha against left arm rebels FARC in Colombia with a "Concierto Por La Libertad."
1. The most prolific political momento in 2008 was thanks to all of you! Latinos let their voice be heard this year when it came time for the presidential election. 67% of Latinos Baracked the vote, making talks of change a reality and electing America's first Black President. Si se puede!
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