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Mexicans Wished for Better Government and Security on Christmas, New Survey Says

A recently released pre-Christmas survey reveals what Mexicans wished for the most for their country, among other holiday-related things.

Brazilian Waxing -- Should You Try It?

Brazilian waxing is one of the specialties in Waxing and Skincare by Celeste in El Cajon, CA.The waxing and skincare clinic has provided 5,000 Brazilian waxing to its clients, a milestone goal that it has proudly announced. Currently, it is looking forward to achieving its next target of 10,000 waxes.

Experts Explain the Mystery Behind the 'Walking Tree' in Latin America

Trees are normally stationary which means they stay on the same spot where they were first planted. It is the same as rooted plants that are planted in gardens or grow in forests.

10 Best Workplaces for Latin Americans

The best workplaces in Latin America don't just recognize the importance of their product and services but also the power of their people. These companies know how to handle and treat their employees as people and not just a part of the organization. They also train their managers to treat their team as a "family" creating a much healthier ambience. That's why in return their employees shows more willingness to work that they give extra time and effort for a more cooperative and well-managed team.

Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation to Collect Guatemala’s Genocide Stories After Nazi Holocaust, Nanking Massacre

Steven Spielberg's foundation will be collecting genocide stores after Nazi Holohcaust. Steven Spielberg 's Shoah foundation will be working in Latin America for the first time as they gathered 52,000 accounts from the Nazi Holocaust which include genocides in Armenia from 1915 to 1923, Rwanda in 1994, and the Nanking Massacre in China back in 1937.

Dubai to Host Its First-Ever Latina Beauty Pageant

Dubai is set to host a beauty pageant early next year. The region aims to find the next Latina beauty thus it is holding its very first Miss Latina Middle East 2016.

Five High-Paying Jobs for Latinos in the U.S.

Being employed is crucial for everyone's social integration, mental and physical health, self-realization and well-being. That's why it's important that every Latino should have a job. It enables them to get busy and focused in life. Employment also gives them the feeling of self-worth and respect. And above all, it paves the way for them to be financially stable while giving them the opportunity to buy everything they need.

Guatemala Mourns Tragic Death of Former Beauty Queen Helen Lopez Roblero

Helen Lopez Roblero, a former beauty queen of Guatemala, was shot dead in a tragic incident just before Christmas. She and her friends -- a woman and two men -- were enjoying a car ride when suddenly a gun yielding man opened fire on them on Dec. 17.

Palestinian Rioters Greet Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem With Rocks During Christmas

Several Palestinian rioters greeted the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal with a shower of rocks during his Christmas visit to Bethlehem.

A Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Defines Beauty: Sergio Alvarez

Calm. Cool. Collected. Plastic surgeon Sergio Alavarez counts on all of these qualities in the operating room. As a celebrity plastic surgeon, Alvarez knew early on he wanted to be in the operating room. His cardiologist father took him to see patients while still in elementary school.

Who in Latin America Spends the Most in Christmas Gifts?

This holiday season, Mexico cut back on Christmas spending. However, Peruvians outspent any other Latin Americans who partook in the Linio survey.

Christmas Dishes from Latin America

The following dishes will be made and enjoyed by Latinos all over the world during the holidays. Each Latin American country has dishes that are unique, but some foods that can cross borders and have even made it to the U.

A Latina Millennial At The Top of Her Game: Maria Velazquez-Sanclemente

Latino Millennials are blazing their career trails in paths that are uncommon from previous generations. This Instagram generation is also becoming well known for breaking the mold of what it means to be at the top of an industry.

SABOR: Personal Chef & Lifestyle Expert Bren Herrera Discusses Flan, Passion and Being Authentic

Bren Herrera, owner of the award-winning culinary blog of Flanboyant Eats, subsists on passion. The personal chef, life stylist, food blogger, television personality and queen of chic has developed a career by sticking to her passions, producing grand meals, and being authentic her most authentic self.

SALUD: CDC Study Finds Mexicans Less Likely To Take Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

The cholesterol health of Latinos, and in particular of Mexican-Americans, was the basis of a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Brief Brazilian WhatsApp Ban Shows How Essential Social Media Messaging Is, Boosts Telegram App by 1.5M Users

On the same day that investigators of the ISIS Paris attacks announced to CNN that the perpetrators used encrypted chat apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, to communicate under the radar of law enforcement, Brazil imposed -- and then subsequently rescinded -- a nationwide ban of WhatsApp for related reasons, at least officially.

WHAT'S NEXT: Pedro Espinoza's SmileyGo Blends 'Smarter' Business With Charity

Peruvian born wunderkind Pedro Espinoza was raised an entrepreneur from the start. But he also had a life-changing experience working with a charity in his youth, and wanted more of that feeling. With SmileyGo, a data-driven startup founded by Espinoza last year, he plans to bring both worlds together, streamlining the connections between big businesses and nonprofits.

ADHD Diagnoses Increases Among Girls, Hispanics: Report

Between 2003 and 2011, U.S. Children saw a 43 percent increase in the number of ADHD diagnoses. Those increases were chiefly pronounced among girls and non-white communities, particularly Hispanics.

Sling Latino Adds Univision Local Broadcasts, Hinting at Internet TV's Next Evolution

Sling TV just announced it has added local live broadcasts from Univision and UniMás to its Spanish-language OTT streaming service, Sling Latino. It's a first for the company and a sign of how it might evolve next.

Puerto Rican Duo Nina Sky Credit Sisterhood and Family for Success

Puerto Rican-born identical twins Nicole and Natalie Albino -- known as Dance and R&B duo Nina Sky -- prove that the sky is the limit with their collaborations, independent projects, and countless successes. Their bond and commitment to family has helped to push them toward their dreams.