How to open the hood when the latch is broken

SOURCE: hood latch hook wont open

It is a common problem. You can pry it open or spray it and work it with wd40 or remove it completely and just get the quick connect studs.

SOURCE: where is the latch for opening the hood ?

The red release latch is down under the dash on the extreme left hand side. A release tongue should stick out from the radiator grill when the latch is opened. Pulling on this tongue will release the hood When you open the hood the angle is initially restricted to about 45 degrees which is fine for minor jobs. If you need extra room, the left hand hinge has a latch pin which can be swung inwards to allow the hood to move up to about 50 degrees. Releasing the second latch pin on the right hand hinge allows the hood to go vertical. You will have to release the left hand hinge latch pin to close the hood.

SOURCE: Hood cable broken at the front latch and can not open.

You would have to find a way to get a hold of the broken cable and pull it with a pliers or something similar.