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Cartoonist and satirist Lalo Alcaraz has relaunched Pocho, his news y satire site, to target Latinos nationwide. Bylines include Barney Asada (get it?) and posts from Alcaraz, including his review of 2011 in cartoons. The web team includes L.A. media vets Mack Reed, Dennis Wilen, Abelardo de la Peña Jr. and Marcelo Ziperovich.
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Pocho.com has a new look and scope
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