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Thousands Lose Homes, Unable to Communicate as Intense Rains Cause Flooding & Mudslides to Spread in Peru

Flooding and mudslides have spread, due to Sunday’s intense rains, to the Peruvian regions of Ancash, Cuzco, Huanuco and Pasco.
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Thousands Gather to Show Support for Leftist Party Aiming to Break Spain's Two-Party System

Tens of thousands of politically motivated Spaniards marched through Madrid on Saturday in order to display their solidarity of young radical leftist party.

Sabroso Super Bowl Dishes: Here's How to Add Some Latin Flavor to Classic Finger Foods

The Super Bowl demands small bites; and aside from the decided winning team at the end evening, finger foods are the obvious, unopposed champions of Super Bowl Sunday. And though bar food, i.e. wings and things, may seem very American, a Latin twist can be exactly what Super Bowl XLVII ordered.
New York Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz

5 Greatest Super Bowl Moments by Latino Football Players [Watch]

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event of the year. Players from all facets of life take the field for one shining moment to crown a champion. Latin Post.com takes a look some of the best Hispanic players in the championship game over the years.
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A Brief History of the Super Bowl’s Hispanic Market Advertisements & How the NFL Embraces Its Latino Fan Base

While reactions to the "It's Beautiful" commercial resulted in many American rearing their ugly head, brand marketers know that they must continue to pander to the multicultural consumers, particularly Hispanic. Brands like Toyota, who refused the one-size-fit-all "total" market approach, will likely champion those who choose not to cater to the booming market. And, networks like Fox Deportes has embraced Spanish-language segments that are culturally intelligent and have winning witt.
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Elena of Avalor to Be First Latina Disney Princess, Bring Hispanic 'Culture and Traditions' [Pic]

For the first time ever, Disney will debut a young and stunning Latina princess.
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World Economic Forum 2015 Reveals Challenges Ahead for Latin America

This week, the World Economic Forum got together in Davos, Switzerland to discuss economic, environmental and other issues around the world. Latin America could face some tough times in the near future as the area has been partially dependent on foreign savings. According to notes from the World Economic Forum, soon less savings will be available.
Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman

Man Claims Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman Got a Gun to Protect His Daughters Before Dying

Senior Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died under suspect circumstances on Jan. 18, was allegedly forced to borrow a gun from a colleague because he did not trust the police that were charged with protecting him.
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah claims lives of 2 soldiers, 6 militants, 1 peacekeeper

Hezbollah Kills Spanish UN Peacekeeper Israel in Lebanon

A U.N. peacekeeper from Spain was killed Wednesday, along with two Israeli soldiers in an exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel that took place in southern Lebanon.
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The National Latino Children's Institute Launches Seatbelt Safety Campaign for Latino Drivers and Passengers

"Hagalo por su familia, ¡abróchese el cinturón!" (Do it for your family, buckle up!") is a new campaign targeting Latino drivers and passengers, to change the outcome for drivers and passengers who travel hastily in their automobiles.
Rudy Ch. Garcia

PALABRAS: How Blogger & Author Rudy Ch. Garcia's Life Experiences Helped Form His Identity as Chicano Writer

In this edition of Latin Post's "Palabras" series, the delightful Rudy Ch. Garcia chats about his writing, and purposes of creating Chicano literature that doesn't confOrm to any rules.
Chef Aarón Sánchez

SABOR: Chef Aarón Sánchez Shares Super Bowl Recipes, Says 'Deflate-Gate' Can Happen in the Kitchen, Too

Chef Aarón Sánchez has gotten many touchdowns when it comes to his inventive spins on classic Latin cuisine that ups the ante on high-quality flavor and he's doing it again, but this time it's for Super Bowl 2015. Sánchez shared his Tabasco-infused recipes for the Super Bowl in an exclusive interview with Latin Post.

Internet Access & Connections in Cuba: How People Have Accessed Online Games in Havana

9,000 computers connected to mini-network
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Long Lost Coffin of 'Don Quixote' Author Miguel de Cervantes Possibly Found in Madrid

Forensic experts involved in a nine-month search in the Convent of the Barefoot Trinitarians in Madrid for the remains of Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes may have just hit pay dirt; they believe they have finally come across the coffin belonging to the author of "Don Quixote."
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega

Miss Universe 2015: Miss Colombia Beats Out Miss USA For Beauty Crown

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe during the 63rd annual Miss Universe pageant Sunday in Miami, beating out contestants from 88 other countries.
Argentina Prosecutor Alberto Nisman

Journalist Who Broke News of Prosecutor Alberto Nisman's Death Flees Argentina, Fears for His Life

Damian Pachter, the Jewish journalist believed to have been first to break the news on the death of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman, has fled Argentina for Israel in fear for his life.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuelans See Less Support as They Continue Protesting President Nicolás Maduro, Food Shortages & Rising Costs

On Saturday, thousands of Venezuelans protested in the capital city of Caracas.

Bolivians Celebrate Return of Ekeko, God of Prosperity

Throngs of Bolivians have taken to the streets of Sucre, Bolivia's capital, throwing flowers and dancing in a pagan joy to ring in the return of Ekeko, their 2,000-year-old pre-Columbian god of abundance and prosperity.
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Brazil News 2015: Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo & Minas Gerais Must Save Water as Drought Shows no Signs of Stopping

According to Brazilian Environment Minister Izabella Teixeira the country's three most populous states are currently experiencing the worst drought since 1930.
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