Culture

Top 3 Latin Influences in 2016 Fashion Trends

This year heralds a new phase in fashion, although a not too different one from that of the past year. However, some of the trends that have been predicted to get even bigger in 2016 have Latin influences.

CELAC Summit: Latin American and Caribbean Leaders Ready to Meet in Ecuador

The foreign leaders from the member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) were gathered Sunday to discuss and prepare for the 4th upcoming summit in Ecuador Wednesday next week.

Miami Dolphins Go International in Search of Cheerleaders in Latin America

Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that their organization will be the first in the National Football League (NFL) team to hold "multiple international cheerleader auditions" this spring in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.

Algramo Startup: How Chilean Vending Machine Company Delivers Food Staples, Economic Fairness to Society

One of the main problems in Santiago, Chile is where to buy budget-friendly food. This problem is what urged Jose Manuel Moller and his three friends' to build a business like Algramo.

Freshii Takes Advantage of Chipotle's Brief Shutdown With a Discounted Mexican Menu

All of its 200 locations in over 15 countries will feature the price drop. Freshii is taking advantage of Chipotle’s recent problems by offering a huge discount on its Mexican fares.

Ohio Professor Allegedly Connected to ISIS

Investigations were recently held in light of the allegations against an Ohio Professor from Kent State University claiming that Julio Pino had ties with the Islamic State (ISIS), KentWired reports. Furthermore, the publication also revealed that there were allegations saying that the associate professor was also trying to recruit students to join the militant group.

Top 5 Richest Latin American Drug Lords

Colombia, which is known as the "Cocaine Capital of the World" continually, dominates the drug trade market.

Want to Try Something Quick and New? Check Out Micro Travel

You don't need to wait for summer or holiday breaks to go on a vacation. If you do micro travel, you can go off on one as soon as tomorrow or this weekend. And you don't have to spend a lot to do just that.

Latino Couple Celebrates 82nd Wedding Anniversary -- How Did They Last?

A couple from California recently proved love can last a lifetime -- or even more than that of the average person.

Miami Valet Sets $400K Lamborghini on Fire After Joyride

One of the things that you probably should not do in your life ever is borrow a powerful sports car without even asking permission from the owner -- as one person learned the hard way.

Things to Do When Exploring Dominican Republic

Known for its crystal clear waters and white sand beaches, Dominican Republic offers a quality get away, at a minimal cost.

Top 5 Punishments Latino Parents Give Their Children

Anyone who grew up in a Spanish-speaking home could attest to these! For those of us who have grown up in a traditionally Latino household, there are a number of things that our Caucasian friends will never understand.

Meet Cuban-American Harvard Student Sabrina Pasterski -- the Next Albert Einstein

This girl has no social media accounts, but she has a job offer from NASA! Take that, Donald Trump. It seems like the very existence of 22-year old Cuban-American Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, a young academic genius who has recently been granted full academic freedom by Harvard University, is a very blatant contradiction to the allegations by the presidential hopeful, who stated in his initial presidential bid that one of America's problems is that Latin America was not sending its best to the U.

Chile’s 24,133 Glaciers Are Disappearing -- What Can We Do?

Citing a 2014 study, at the rate that Chile’s glaciers are disappearing, they could be gone in a few years.

Latina Accelerator AccessLatina Announces Finalists for Startup Challenge

Eight Latina tech entrepreneurs have been selected for the final round of competition in the new Latina-focused Puerto Rico-based startup accelerator AccessLatina.

Chilean Administrator Attacks Venezuelan President for Abusing Women

JorgeTarud calls Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "a piece of s--t." "You're a piece of s--t, a fascist who abuses women, I dare you to come to Chile.

Get to Know These Interesting Latin American Wedding Traditions

Latin America's culture is filled with traditions and customs that have been passed down for many generations. The traditional practices are greatly reflected on the natives' lifestyles especially when it comes to weddings.

Latinos Tend to Be Happy People -- Here Is Why

Previous surveys have identified Latin America as the hub of the happiest people in the world. Is it something in the water?

Number of Out-of-School, Out-of-Work Young Male Latinos Becomes Alarming

According to the World Bank, over 20 million young people in Latin America, from 15 to 24 years old, do not study or work.

Travel 2016: Greatest Adventures You Must Experience in Latin America

Adventure travel is on the rise and the Latin America region is the best place to start for budding adrenaline junkies. With some of the most stunning and treacherous landscapes in the world, travelers will not run out of stories and photos to share after taking on the challenges. It’s difficult to narrow down the must-do adventures in Latin America, but here are some of the best experiences in the various countries.
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