A Mexican government commission for victims' rights may now end up paying tens of thousands of dollars in reparations to the relatives of those slain in army shooting.
The Clasico returns on March 22 with Real Madrid and Barcelona contesting arguably the most crucial game of the year.
If Real Madrid wins, then it retains control of first place. With a win Barcelona would extend its lead to four points of its rival and control its own destiny the rest of the way. A draw would sustain Barcelona's one-point lead in the division.
Goaltending will undoubtedly be the big question for this Clasico with one side essentially set in goal while the other struggling to figure out who mans the pipes. Here is how the goaltending situation breaks down.
During an interview with Mexican television, marking the second anniversary of his election, the Argentina-born pope, said: "I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three."
Prosecutors in the communist island country are seeking prison sentences of up to 20 years for officials that are accused of stealing eight million eggs from state companies.
In an ongoing parade of solidarity and support for the leader of Brazil, thousands of government supporters have come together to take part in marches in order to show their backing for President Dilma Rousseff.
The pope could be visiting his home country of Argentina next year as he plans to visit other South American nations around that time. However, the pope believes he will not be in office for the rest of his life but only a few more years.
The United States and Cuba have taken another step towards normalized relations after decades of a frozen relationship by re-establishing a direct telephone link for the first time in 15 years.
The NYCFC opened its doors to the press on Wednesday March 11 in anticipation of its big home opener. Among the players in attendance was defender Jason Hernandez, who has played for such teams as Chivas USA and more recently, the San Jose Earthquakes. The defender talked to Latin Post about playing in the opening match in Orlando and what he believes the team needs to do in its first season to establish itself as New York's team.
Pedro Barusco, the former Petrobras executive, made the accusation against the socialist party at a congressional hearing, alleging that the current treasurer of the Workers' Party had been involved in the scheme.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the country’s first female president, has just signed a new law that seeks to set tough new penalties for the murder of women and girls.
The Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series will only be a small part of author Daniel José Older's legacy. The Brooklyn-based, Boston-raised writer carries expertise in ghost noir, speculative fiction and anti-oppressive power analysis, which will ultimately prove how necessary his writing is.
South by Southwest just got juicier for the SXAméricas Program. Dubbed the "Mexican Madonna" Gloria Trevi, an acclaimed performer, songwriter and multimillion selling recording artist is coming to SXSW for an in-depth interview and the premiere of a new film based on her life, "GLORIA."
It's that time of year again and Austin, Texas, is not only bringing the heat and good eats, but it's brining the live, Latin tunes with its 8th Annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival on May 16 at Fiesta Gardens.
Women's History Month honors some of the most famous and notable females throughout history in multiple countries around the world. Here, Latin Post takes the time to honor those women and list 10 influential Latina athletes in sports.
Faced with food shortages and an uncertain economy, Venezuela, as part a plan to initiate the rationing of food, will install 20,000 fingerprint scanners at supermarkets across the socialist country.
Former Miss Hispano-America Illinois Bridget Ruiz on Sunday was the fourth contestant to be eliminated from the ninth season of Univisión's "Nuestra Belleza Latina." Ruiz's defeat means that Nathalia Casco remains in the competition.
