Culture

One Year Out, Rio Continues Preparations For The 2016 Olympics

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.
Brasilia: Brazil's Unique Capital City

Brazil Congress at Odds Over Bill That Requires Users to Provide Personal Information to Every Website

A series of bills is being proposed which may require Brazilian internet users to provide their full identities online
Heavy Rain Sweeps Britain For A Second Day

Dominican Man Buries Self to Convince President to Fix a Road

This Dominican man is showing protesters what dedication means.
Peru Trekking

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.
World Leaders Address The UN General Assembly

Chilean Administrator Attacks Venezuelan President for Abusing Women

JorgeTarud calls Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "a piece of s--t."
Sydneysiders Enjoy Giant Waterslide

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?
Camping Trip near a Lake

A Guide to an Enjoyable Camping Trip in Argentina

Argentina has the best camping grounds in Latin America. The country also offers the best outdoor experience so you can spend a fantastic time in such beautiful landscapes.
Brazilians play at the beach

Feds Spend Over $400K in Tax Money to Text Latino Men to Get Healthy and Fit

A grant for the project stated that Mexican-American men report high rates of sedentariness and associated health conditions
The 2015 Miss Universe Pageant

Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez Forgives Steve Harvey for Giving Her a 'Nightmare'

A month after the 2016 Miss Universe competition, Colombia's Ariadna Gutierrez appears to have gotten over the headline-making faux pas committed by Steve Harvey.
Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert

‘Persiguiendo el Sol' TV Series to Be Based on Colombian Superstar Juanes' Rise to Fame

The Grammy winner announced the new show, which translates to “Chasing the Sun.”
'Mein Kampf' Critical Edition Book Presentation

'Mein Kampf' Banned From Publishing in Brazil; Jews Rejoice

Edipro, an editing firm in Brazil, decided to stop the initial printing of 1,000 copies of the book, stating that it was an old translation to Portuguese form the 1930s, and had no commentary.
Seattle Seahawks / American Express Blue Friday: McDonald's & Walter Jones

McDonald's Menu Items That Are Available Only in Latin America

McDonald's offers a variety of menus that's exclusively available in Latin America.
Finishing Touches To The London Model Engineering Exhibition

Tips on Traveling With Your Parents, Kids

Taking kids on your travels abroad or miles away from home can be a trying experience. Having your own parents tagging along may sound like an even more complicated mix. But not necessarily, if you heed the following tips.
Mayor Gavin Newsom Announces Veto Of Happy Meal Toy Ban

Latino Kids Have More Access to Unhealthier Food Options

Add easy access to unhealthy food to the issue of having limited play spaces and you have Latino kids with a much higher risk for obesity compared to non-Latino children.
economy money dollars

Here's How Latinos Can Start Saving for Retirement

Based on data acquired by National Council of La Raza, nearly 70 percent of Latinos are less likely to put aside money for their retirement compared to their Caucasian counterparts, 40 percent of which are unlikely to have retirement funds.
Facebook Acquires WhatsApp For $16 Billion

Why WhatsApp Stopped Charging Users Subscription Fees

Paradoxically, it's because the company wants to make more money.
Holdouts Remain In Autodromo Favela Outside Rio Olympic Park

Rio de Janeiro's 'Pacification' in the Eyes of a Tourist Photographer

Pacification in Rio de Janeiro as explained by tourist photographer Matteo Bastianelli.
Mythical Creature Krampus

Popular Legends and Mythical Creatures in Brazil

Legends in Brazil are very extensive and they have influences from religions, local superstitions, stories, traditional rituals and more. Brazilian folklore is magical and at times scary. Some of these legends and mythical creatures have been passed down for generations
Magali Gonzalez Sierra

Colombian Teen With Premature Aging Disease Defies Expectations, Celebrates Quinceanera

Magali Gonzalez Sierra was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome when she was only a baby.
Photo of doll parts

This Mexican Doll Island Is the Creepiest We Have Seen

The locals believe that Isla de las Munecas is haunted by a little girl who died there several years ago.
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