Culture

Lee Min-Ho, one of the most popular Korean actors on TV

DramaFever Logs 250 Percent Jump in Latino Viewership

Latin America has proven itself to be quite fond of Korean soap operas.
Brazil Faces New Health Epidemic As Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus Spreads Rapidly

Women’s Rights Advocates Denounce Zika Advice for Latinas to Avoid Pregnancy

Women's rights advocates denounce the government's recommendations to avoid pregnancy saying the move is irresponsible and unfair to women.
First Ministerial Meeting Of China-CELAC Forum

CELAC Summit Ends, Pledges Regional Unity on Zika, Economic Crisis and Peace

The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.
Televisions

FCC Chairman Wheeler Wants to Unleash Silicon Valley Innovation on Your Dusty Old Cable Box

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has a plan to transform cable television. No, it doesn't involve breaking up big monopolies like Comcast; Wheeler wants to transform the technology at the point where consumers interact with their cable television networks: by unlocking the cable box.
La Voz Kids Finale At Universal Orlando

Marc Anthony Puts Tarzana Mansion on the Market for $4.35M

Multiple Grammy winner Marc Anthony's recently bought quasi-Colonial mini-mansion in Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana, California is now up in the market for $4.35M.
Mexico's Dinner With Enrique Olvera And Jordi Roca - Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented By FOOD & WINE

Meet Enrique Olvera: Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Latin America 2015

By "reinventing traditional Mexican with extraordinary attention to detail," Chef-patron Enrique Olvera became the 2015 Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Awardee.
Tourists at the Airport

Cultural Taboos You Must Be Aware of Before Visiting Latin America

Explore the cultural assets of some Latin American countries and you will discover unique traditions, grand backdrops and world-class food fare. But while on the trip, it is a must to maintain etiquette and respect local cultures to fully enjoy the tour.
Liam Payne

One Direction's Liam Payne, Jennifer Lopez Collaborating on a New Song

Liam Payne of One Direction was reportedly tapped by Jennifer Lopez recently to work on her next hit.
Chicago Public School And Mexican University Launch Community Center

Latin America Projected to Top World’s Highest Rate of Professional Working Women by 2025

Latin America is forecasted to be "the world's highest proportion of professional working women of 2025," Mercer, a consulting firm, reported Wednesday, Jan. 27. The country's rate for women's representation in the workforce is projected to increase from 36 percent in 2015 to 49 percent after a decade.
Brazil's Airports Deal With Influx Of Travelers Attending World Cup

Brazilians Suffer Additional Travel Tax Abroad

Brazilians grow wary on the additional travel tax imposed by its government, causing a slowdown on tourism.
Surfers Brave The Cold Seas At Bournemouth Pier

4 Magical Spots to Visit When Exploring Costa Rica

Costa Rica has a lot to offer, from white sand beaches to scrumptious delicacies.
Brazil Faces New Health Epidemic As Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus Spreads Rapidly

Zika Virus in Europe: Danish and Swiss Tourists Test Positive

Tourists from Denmark and Switzerland were diagnosed with the Zika virus after returning from Latin America, where the case is now an epidemic.
Global Warming Reports Paint Dire Picture Of Florida's Coastline

Melia Hotels International Opens in Miami

A new high-rise hotel will soon be opening its doors to the people in Miami as a Spanish-owned international hotel from the Melia group of hotels recently announced its interest to open their business in the artsy and modern district in Miami, the Miami Herald reports.

Half of South American Internet Users Are Pirating Media: Study

When you think of online piracy, the first image that comes to mind is probably of American teenagers in their dorm rooms, bittorrenting Hollywood movies. "Widespread" piracy, meanwhile, perhaps connotes a visual of bootleg DVDs being hawked on the streets of Shanghai. But perhaps it'd be more accurate to think of an average Chilean family sitting down to watch TV.
Juarez Mexico: One of World's Most Dangerous Places

5 Latin American Cities Listed as World’s Most Dangerous Places to Visit

For people who love to travel, going to less known places in Latin America is a great adventure. It is also a good way to rejuvenate and explore other cultures so travelers really set aside time just for overseas trips. However, there are Latam cities that are best avoided because of their dangerous conditions.
29th American Cinematheque Award Honoring Reese Witherspoon - Arrivals

Sofia Vergara Sues Beauty Firm for Illegally Using Her Name to Promote Their Products

“Modern Family” actress Sofia Vergara is not happy. With Venus Concept, that is.
Latest Consumer Technology Products On Display At CES 2016

How a 12-Year-Old Boy Landed a Scholarship at the Instituto Tecnológico de las Américas

Jasuel Rivera, a 12-year-old boy from the Dominican Republic, was offered a scholarship because of his talents in robotics.
Photo of Latino students

Duke University Student Group Refuses to Help Recruit More Latino Students Unless 10 Demands Are Met

The students allegedly have had many requests that remained unheeded in the past several years.
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