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Drug War News: Coca-Eating Butterflies May Replace Herbicides in Colombia

This past Saturday Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announced that he would be putting a stop to the use of herbicide that has been a fundamental part of U.S.-financed attempts to kill coca crops.

Cuba News: Communist Island Has Become Airbnb’s Fastest Growing Market

Since Obama’s decision to reopen ties with Cuba, Airbnb Inc -- a website designed to help travelers share their rooms -- has become the communist country’s fastest-growing market.

Venezuela Violence: 268 Police Officers Killed by Criminals in 2014

The socialist country is about to be making more news locally though as, with an approximately 25,000 violent deaths estimated for 2014 and 90 violent deaths reported in Caracas in the first week of 2015,

Volcano Eruption: Nicaragua's Telica Spews Fiery Rock and Ash into Sky

On Sunday Nicaragua’s most active volcano, Telica, sent forth out fiery rocks and gases into the night, dusting the nearby towns with ash.

Viral Videos: Honduran Girl's 'How to Be Poor' Videos Turn Her Into Internet Celebrity [Watch]

Paola Mejía lives in one of Honduras' most disadvantaged communities, but that has not kept the 14-year-old from becoming an Internet sensation with her viral "How to be Poor" videos.

Cuba News: French President Hollande Makes Historic Trip to Island Nation

During his historic trip to Cuba, the President of France Francois Hollande has called for an end to the U.S. embargo on the communist country.

LGBT News: Raul Castro's Daughter Leads Gay Rights March, Unofficial Marriages in Havana

More than 1,000 people marched in Havana this weekend in what the Associated Press called a "colorful gay rights march" led by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Cuban leader Raúl Castro.

Latino Education News: University of Northern Colorado Reinstates Mexican-American Studies After Protests

As a result of protests from students, alumni, and community members, the University of Northern Colorado lifted the suspension on Mexican American studies on Friday.

Mother's Day Tribute: Helen F. Chavez, Widow of Cesar Chavez, Honors Women Farm Workers

Helen Chávez, a first generation Mexican-American, former labor activist for the United Farm Workers of America and wife of Mexican-American Latino Civil Rights activist, César Chávez knows firsthand the importance of mothers - after all she is a treasured mother to eight children.So on Mother's Day, Sunday May 10, not only should Chavez be honored, but she's paying it forward and recognizing the many strong women farm workers at Gerawan Farming -- many who are also mothers themselves.

More Women in U.S. Having Children, But Latino Family Size Still Dropping - Pew

Childlessness is so passé. There have been increases in large families among highly educated women. Yet, there has been a decrease in the number of large families within the Latino population.

Director of Wines from Spain Katrin Naelapaa Shares her Top Summer Wines

If you have visited Spain, you can attest to its flavorful wines and tapas pairings and relish in its impressive varietals that seduce and reawaken your taste buds to savor la vida buena (the good life)

Frida Kahlo's Private Possessions Unveiled 50 Years After Her Death in Photographic Series

Mexican painter and fierce fashionista Frida Kahlo showcased an assemblage of stylish fashion as frequently as she displayed provocative artwork. Fifty years after her death, Kahlo's sealed wardrobe has been pried open, revealing pieces: beautiful Tehuana dresses, cat-eye glasses, contoured corsets and much more.

'Gaby, Lost and Found' Author Angela Cervantes Creates Diverse, Empowered Children Characters, Ties in Immigration

Angela Cervantes, author of "Gaby, Lost and Found," has employed her love of writing to pen the influence of friendship, animals, immigration and hope in the lives of children, by use of diverse and strong characters.

MLB News: Venezuelan Baseball Players in Trouble Because of Country's Crime & Scouting Competition

Venezuela has been one of the leading drivers among international baseball talent over the years, but domestic issues could halt their scouting program. Latin Post takes a look at the status of Venezuelan baseball.

Cinco De Mayo 2015: Top 10 Best Mexican Born Athletes in Sports History

Cinco De Mayo is one of the most celebrated holidays in North America. Latin Post celebrates and honors the great Mexican holiday by observing the 10 greatest Mexican-born athletes of all-time.

Puerto Rico News: Island Government Will Not Allow Smoking Medicinal Marijuana

Despite the Governor of Puerto Rico signing an executive order to legalize medical marijuana this past Sunday, smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes will not be allowed in the U.S. territory.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Mexico Marks Holiday With Re-Enactments

Residents of Mexico City and the surrounding state of Mexico on Tuesday celebrated Cinco de Mayo with re-enactments of the 1862 Battle of Puebla - the origin of the holiday that celebrates Mexican culture.

Drug War News: Guatemalan Drug Trafficking 'Queen of the South' Jailed in the U.S.

Marllory Chacon Rossell, a Guatemalan woman who was in charge of one of the most widely spread drug trafficking and money laundering rings in Central America has been sentenced in secret in the United States.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez Books: First Edition of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" Stolen in Colombia

A first edition of Garcia Marquez's masterpiece "One Hundred Years of Solitude" has been stolen, prompting Colombian police to search for the valuable book.

Cinco de Mayo Food, Traditions, Party Ideas: How to Celebrate in Your Own Home

Some people are celebrating this year's Cinco de Mayo with festivities around their neighborhoods while others are throwing their own fiesta.
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