Latin American nations Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador are three of the major suppliers of flowers in the United States. As a matter of fact, around 500 million cut Colombian flowers was delivered to the U.S. market on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
As Mexico prepares for the upcoming five-day visit of Pope Francis on Feb. 12 to 17, dozens of Mexican activists have called for the Pontiff’s attention especially on social justice issues, corruption and human rights abuses in the country.
An Indian-American Sikh is very grateful that Aeromexico issued an apology for preventing him from boarding a Mexico City-to-New York flight after refusing to remove his turban last Monday. Waris Ahluwalia, an actor, model and designer, is very happy but wants the Mexico City-based airline to have a special training on it employees on how to treat Sikh passengers.
Aloysio De Andrade Faria is one of the wealthiest men in Brazil that's featured in Forbes. In fact, he is included as the 12th wealthiest person on the list. With no doubt, Faria indeed has everything a person would desire his entire life. He achieved all that when destiny took control of his life, his respect for his father came in and his passion to reach success has evolved.
Traveling is not only for leisure and relaxation. It is also a way of learning others’ culture so going for a vacation when there are festivals is a great idea.
Mexican authorities have arrested Juan Antonio Lopez Lopez, Oscar Silver Idael Olmedo Lopez and Arturo Arzate Vargas in connection to the murder of a 7-month-old baby along with his parents outside a convenient store in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca state, Friday, February 5. The suspects were arrested Monday, Feb. 8.
Beyonce is gaining a lot of head turners and eyebrows raising for her recent half time performance at the Super Bowl 50 where she performed her latest hit 'Formation' and reportedly had a very visible statement of "black power," The Economic Times reports.
'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga was totally different from her usual way of singing last Sunday when she performed the National Anthem for the Super Bowl, the Washington Post reports. And her performance, which gained split reviews was recently praised at the Oscars Nominees Luncheon that prompted the singer to be in tears, E! News reports.
A mother from California who was shamed for breastfeeding inside a United Airlines flight is starting a social media campaign against the Chicago-based company, per FOX News. Juliet Thomson revealed that a female passenger complained to the crew about her during a flight from Salt Lake City, Utah heading to LAX last Jan. 29.
A United Airlines flight heading to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tucson International Airport last Sunday morning, Feb. 7, as reported by ABC Arizona. According to airport authorities, the plane's cockpit and cabin were filled up with smoke causing the pilot to turn around and make the emergency landing.
Despite being listed as one of the richest persons in the world, mining mogul Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco still has this amazing characteristic of hating to be in the spotlight. Having privacy while becoming a great person is difficult to achieve but Germán nailed it.
Victoria’s Secret is known for being extremely meticulous in choosing the models who represent the brand, particularly those the company labeled as its “Angels.” As a matter of fact, models should have the appeal to lure other women and not to threaten or turn off potential customers.
In Latin America's business field, it is difficult to stand out and be successful especially if you are a woman. But Maria Helena Moraes Scripilliti was able to establish a name as one of the few Latinas who not just excel but eventually became a billionaire in the field as she follows her family's footsteps.
Rescue personnel and other volunteers are still working through rubble to find survivors after two days an earthquake hit Taiwan, Saturday, February 6, days before the most important family holiday in Chinese culture--the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Listed below are a few Colombian festivals that every traveller must take note of. Colombia, which is one of Latin America's most famous destinations, has a lot to offer.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and businesses around the world are taking advantage of the occasion. They are now busy with stuffing their stores with all sorts of gifts for the “day of hearts.”
While an old cliché says, “Money can’t buy happiness,” Colombians seemed to have proven it false. As a matter of fact, a new study revealed that material things are making them happy. In Medellin, almost 60 percent said their purchases made them happy, while only 26 percent in Bogota.
