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Peru News: Mexican Man Attempts to Smuggle Cocaine to Peru By Using Dogs

In Peru police have arrested a 22-year-old Mexican man named Giussepe Tombolan for attempting to smuggle about 6.6 pounds of cocaine back to his home country inside the bellies of two St. Bernard dogs named Bombon and Lola.

Study: Bicultural or Unacculturated Latinos Consumers Love Shopper Club Stores Like Sam's Club, Costco

Sam's Club, Costco Wholesale, BJ's Wholesale Club, and other shopper club stores across America are loved by Latino shoppers, who frequently seek out deals and discounts to ease the strain on their wallets.

Herman Badillo Dead: First Puerto Rican Congressman, Bronx Borough President Passes Away at 85

Herman Badillo, the first Puerto Rican-born U.S. congressman, passed away on Wednesday. He was 85 years old.

Guinness Book of World Records 2014: Honduras Creates the Largest Human Christmas Tree Ever [Video]

Honduras has this year's largest human Christmas tree, setting a new Guinness world record. Honduras has this year's largest human Christmas tree, setting a new Guinness world record.

Vicente Leñero Death: Celebrated 'Los Albañiles' Author Dies at the Age of 81

Vicente Leñero the celebrated Mexican author, playwright and journalist has died at the age of 81 from lung cancer.

'Bookworm' Author Angela Lang Discusses the Consumption of Books and Literature, Literally and Figuratively

Yo-yoing between birthplace Bogota, Colombia and New York City since the age of 18 sparked an insatiable need for author Angela Lang to travel. When she wasn't able to satisfy the urge to travel physically, she did so mentally: happily ingesting highly-imaginative Colombian literature and sauntering toward the great entryway of world creation, keeping one leg in the world of journalism the other in the world of literature

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014 Dates, Events & Exhibitors: Highlights Include Stevie Nicks' Retro Selfies, Artists Pedro Reyes, Yoko Ono & Acts by Miley Cyrus, Solange

Art aficionados from around the world are flocking to Art Basel this week in Miami Beach(Dec. 4-7), where modern and contemporary art will be celebrated in some of the most eccentric ways that will raise eyebrows, challenge onlookers to think outside of the box and expand their artistic, cultural and societal canvas.

New Study: Many Latino Grandparents Live With Family Out of Necessity, Not Togetherness

There are 65 million grandparents in the nation, and 10 percent (nearly 7 million) of those grandparents live with at least one grandchild. The latest U.S. Census figures, compiled in a study titled Coresident Grandparents and Their Grandchildren: 2012, confirms these numbers. That said, elderly grandparents and young relatives don't necessarily happily share meals at dinner time, because that isn't the reality of today's multigenerational household.

New Study: Young Lovers Would Rather Undergo Abuse in the Name of "Love" Than Break Away From Abusive Partner

Young love often dispenses rose-colored glasses to those affected by it, which is wonderful ...as long as one partner doesn't give the other a black eye, and convince them that they can't escape the relationship. A new study distributed by global makeup company Mary Kay highlights the resounding fact that teens would rather undergo abuse in the name of "love" than sever ties with an abusive partner.

43 Missing Students Protests: Mexico Releases 11 Protesters

In Mexico, 11 people who had been arrested in recent anti-government demonstrations and sent to maximum-security prisons have been released without charges.

Miss Bumbum 2014: Mexico Adapts Version of Competition; Winner to Be Announced in January

Now that Brazil has crowned its 2014 Miss Bumbum winner, Mexico is getting started on its own version of the competition.

Author Meg Medina Discusses 'Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass', Importance of Everyone's Story

"Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass" author Meg Medina had to revisit her own run-ins with bullies during junior high to create the empowering work.

'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' Star Stephanie Beatriz Nails Deadpan Humor on FOX Comedy, Talks Latina Representation on TV

When it comes to seamlessly delivering deadpan humor, Latina star Stephanie Beatriz nails it on the Golden Globe-winning, FOX break-out success, "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." Beatriz, who plays Detective Rosa Diaz, recently spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview and shared her pride for her strong yet comedic character as well as her love for the comical, creative genius of the cast, directors and writers.

ABC 'Cristela' Season 2 Cast News: Cristela Alonzo Talks Laughing Through a Rough Childhood

Cristela Alonzo is in a good place. The ABC network has just announced that they have green-lighted a full second season of Alonzo’s freshman comedy “Cristela,” ordering nine additional episodes.

Thanksgiving 2014 Meals: Barilla Selects Three Influential Latino Bloggers to Give Italian Recipes a Hispanic Twist; Sweepstakes to Win $5,000

Barilla, the Italian and European food company that produces a variety of delicious pasta and sauces, has chosen to celebrate the 2014 holiday season with Latin-inspired pasta recipes. The longstanding company even solicited the assistance of three top influential Hispanic bloggers, based in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, to help give pasta recipes an interesting and delicious Latin twist.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 Recipes: How to Make Healthier Meals This Thanksgiving and Holiday Season

The colorful plates of food laid before us each Thanksgiving/holiday season are enticing. Loaded with cheese, fat and grease: the mac and cheese, pernil, mashed potatoes, greens, seasoned rice, turkey and much more are absolutely delicious. But, unsurprisingly, that food can be unhealthy and it can easily undermine any healthy strides we'd made within recent weeks.

Thanksgiving Recipes 2014: Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez Shares Latin-Inspired Thanksgiving Food Tips, Memories

This Thanksgiving, celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez is reflecting on his love for Latin-inspired Thanksgivings and all of the wonderful memories and tasty dishes that come along with this cherished holiday. He also shared his Latin-inspired "Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing" with Latin Post as part of our exclusive interview.

Thanksgiving 2014 Recipes: 15 Ingredients For Best Latino Thanksgiving Dishes; Spend Less This Thanksgiving

Si, your abuela knows it best... she knows how to stretch a dollar and turn a meal that's seemingly meant for two into a small feast fit to feed you, your siblings, your aunts, your parents and a few of the primos. Latin Post.com brings you the best and most affordable recipes for Latino dishes to add some spice to your Thanksgiving Day meal.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: J Balvin, Other Celebrities Wear Red Lipstick To Bring Attention to Abused Women

On Nov. 25, plenty of celebrities grabbed red lipstick to bring attention to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Thanksgiving 2014: Martin Sheen Honors Cesar Chavez, UFW & Farm Workers Who Bring Food to Our Table

Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the table with your loved ones and reflect upon what you're thankful for, it's also the perfect time to remember the hard-working farm workers who help bring food to your table.
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