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Latin America Remains Silent Regarding Venezuela and U.S. Tensions

As the Summit of the Americas approaches this week, Latin American leaders have by and large kept silent about charges of human rights abuses in Venezuela made by the United States.

Mexico News 2015: North Korea Blames Mexico for Holding Its Ship

North Korea has officially accused Mexico of forcibly detaining one of its ships months after it ran aground off Mexico's Gulf.

PGA Masters 2015 Pairings, Tee Times & Stream: 5 Golfers You Need to Watch at PGA Major Tournament

The biggest golf major is here, the Masters. The very best golfers from around the world will compete to win the exclusive green jacket. Latin Post lists five Latino golfers you should watch at this Masters tournament.

Chile News: Government Approves Pilot Project to Harvesting Medicinal Marijuana for Cancer Patients

As part of a government-approved pilot project which seeks to aid in easing the pain of cancer patients, a Chilean municipality is harvesting legal medical marijuana.

Starbucks, Arizona State University to Offer Four-Year Tuition to Starbucks Employees

Starbucks Coffee Corporation, founded in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, has collaborated with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer Starbucks' employees four years of paid tuition for enrollment in ASU's online bachelor's programs.

Cuba Announces Will Have Official Classified Advertisement in Print and Online

The communist government of the island nation Cuba has announced that it will begin to publish classified ads in both print and online media.

Mexican Oil Company Continues Searching for Missing Workers As Daily Productions Decreases

Pemex, Mexico's state-run energy firm, has announced that it is still searching for three workers who went missing after Wednesday’s fire which occurred at an offshore oil platform.

Venezuela News 2015: Nicolas Maduro Rushes to Gather Signatures for Anti-Obama Petition

The Venezuelan leader stated that he would round up ten million signatures to protest recent U.S. sanctions against his country and personally hand them to Obama at the Summit of the Americas in Panama which takes place April 10 and 11.

Hispanic, Black Parents More Likely to Approve Common Core State Standards: Poll

Black and Hispanic parents are more likely to approve of the Common Core, according to a recent poll.

Puerto Rico News: Spanish-Speaking Citizens Get Disability Benefits Based on Rule Meant for Those Who Are Illiterate

The Social Security Administration has approved disability benefits for hundreds of Puerto Ricans due to the fact that they do not speak English.

Huancavelica's Grandma: Peru’s Oldest Person Dies at 117

Peru's oldest person, Filomena Taipe Mendoza, died over the weekend in her adobe home in the Andes mountains.

Home-Rental Marketplace Airbnb Offers Lodging Options to U.S. Travellers Visiting Cuba

The San Francisco-based community-driven, home-rental marketplace Airbnb features property listings located in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries. And the latest nation to open its doors to U.S. travellers via Airbnb is Cuba.

Marvel 'Avengers 2 'Age of Ultron:' Why Marvel Could Take a Few Cues from 'Furious 7' & 'Fast & Furious' Franchise

While it comes as no surprise that "Furious 7" catapulted the 14-year-old Fast & Furious franchise this weekend with a stunning $143.6 million debut and $240 million overseas (without any help from China, Japan and Russia, where it will open in the next few weeks), there are many studios that could take a few pointers from Universal Pictures/Comcast Corp.

Bolivia to Host First International Conference on Community Radio and Free Software for Spanish-Speaking Nations

South American, central western-located nation Bolivia will host the first-ever international conference on community radio and free software in Cochabama this year, from June 11-13.

East Los High Season 3 Air Date, Spoilers & Cast: Christina Milian, Catalina Sandino Moreno & 'Revolution's' JD Pardo to Heat Up Hulu's Series

"East Lost High" is adding some impressive additions to it's already Daytime Emmy-nominated cast, not only is singer/actress Christina Milian been added, but the popular Hulu original series is welcoming Oscar-nominated actress Catalina Sandino Moreno and Revolution's JD Pardo.

While Ahead of the Digital Curve, Many Latinos Are Also 'Smartphone-Dependent' - Pew

Latinos, especially upwardly mobile millennials, have been shown by many studies to be "ahead of the digital curve" when it comes to being tuned into cutting edge digital media, as well as smartphone ownership and useage. In fact, Latinos own smartphones at a rate that's almost 10 percent higher than the U.S. national average, as we previously reported.

‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ on NBC Airs Easter Sunday: Exec Producer Mark Burnett Says ‘This Is an Epic Series!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

For Hollywood power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the executive producers of the NBC primetime series "A.D. The Bible Continues," this is going to be an Easter of "epic" proportions.

Easter 2015 Celebrations: In Latin America, The Passion of the Christ More Fiercely Observed

This year’s Latin American Easter rituals are being dutifully observed in some serious ways. Easter is not really ever about bunnies and chocolate eggs in Latin America.

MLB News, Schedule & Notes: 10 Players to Watch as 2015 MLB Opening Day Nears

The 2015 Major League Baseball season is quickly draw nearing opening day. Latin Post lists 10 Latin American born players you should keep an eye on this season in various positions across the league.

CBS 'Recipe Rehab' Host Evette Ríos Explains Connection Between Flavor, Cultural Traditions

When it comes to lifestyle, food, crafts, interior design, or even creating "Egg-cellent" Easter do-it-yourself craft tips with the Easter Bunny by her side on TODAY, Evette Ríos is your lady
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