Articles by Ma. Elena

Ma. Elena

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Brazil House Speaker Eduardo Cunha Reportedly Lied About Swiss Bank Accounts; Rejects Investigation

Mar 8, 2016 07:20 AM EST

Brazil’s Lower House of Congress Speaker Eduardo Cunha will be facing an investigation regarding corruption allegations. He is involved in the huge Petrobras kickback scheme.

Brazil's Kaxinawá Tribe Honors its Culture the Coolest Way Possible

Mar 8, 2016 07:10 AM EST

Brazil has created a new video game aiming to preserve and promote the country’s indigenous culture. Developers sought the help of anthropologists and members of the tribe for the game.

Colombia Mines & Energy Minister Tomas Gonzalez Resigns; Stricter Measures for Electric Consumption Imposed

Mar 8, 2016 07:00 AM EST

Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tomás González Estrada has resigned from his position. The country is swamped with energy problems due to the drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Mexico-based Startup Platzi is Teaching Professional Skills to Latin America One Subscriber at a Time - How This Can Increase Employment Opportunities for Latinos

Mar 8, 2016 06:51 AM EST

Gone are the days when people are required to attend tedious classes and undergo physical training to acquire professional skills. With the continuing rise of the digital age, it's no wonder that education platforms are also innovating.

How to Utilize Your Emotional Intelligence to Thrive in Your Career

Mar 7, 2016 10:40 AM EST

Emotional intelligence can greatly impact a person’s career and quality of life. Recent studies also suggest that emotional intelligence can be taught and developed.

Chile-Based Lithium Producer SQM Offers Entire Holding to Interested Buyers: Which Foreign Investors Might be Interested

Mar 7, 2016 10:30 AM EST

Chile-based lithium and potash producer SQM’s entire holding is up for grabs. The sale is expected to attract numerous potential buyers.

Mexico Cops Find Mutilated Human Remains in 10 Acid Barrels, 9 Bags

Mar 7, 2016 10:12 AM EST

Human remains were found in barrels containing acid in Mexico. Human remains were found in barrels containing acid in Mexico. According to Mexico's local prosecutor's office, the remains could belong to at least three people.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz Returns to Save Ailing Airline

Mar 7, 2016 07:33 AM EST

United Airlines will once again have Oscar Munoz as its president and chief executive officer. Even while on recovery, Munoz is performing his duties as the company's CEO.

El Chapo Paid Mexican Authorities to Facilitate Jailbreak, Daughter Hints

Mar 7, 2016 07:00 AM EST

The daughter of Joaquín Guzmán, Rosa Isela Guzmán Ortiz, has claimed that the drug lord paid politicians to facilitate his jailbreak from the Altiplano federal prison in July 2015. Guzmán's dirty money likely ended up in political campaigns.

5 Careers That Could Match Your Skill Set

Mar 4, 2016 09:06 AM EST

Here are some career choices that could match your skill set. Finding a career that you really love and enjoy can be hard these days. Some days, pursuing your passion seems like a far-fetched idea and the more pressing demand to earn money becomes the priority.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Character Has Puerto Rican Roots in Comics Spinoff 'Guardians of Infinity'

Mar 4, 2016 07:30 AM EST

A new Marvel comic book spinoff revealed that “Guardians of the Galaxy” fan favorite Groot has Puerto Rican roots.

Venezuela Opposition's Official Plan to Oust Nicolas Maduro Now Revealed

Mar 4, 2016 07:20 AM EST

Venezuela’s opposition is building up its strategy to oust President Nicolás Maduro before the end of his term.

Zika Virus Prevention is up a Notch in Bolivia [Watch Video]

Mar 4, 2016 07:10 AM EST

Bolivia is practicing Zika virus prevention with a unique approach -- through a song. Bolivia is spreading awareness on Zika virus prevention through a song.

Obama's Cuba Visit May be on the Rocks Due to Kerry's Cancellation

Mar 4, 2016 07:00 AM EST

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s cancelled visit to Cuba may also lead to the cancellation of President Barack Obama’s trip to the communist nation.

Facebook Safety: Why Posting your Children's Photos can be Risky?

Mar 3, 2016 06:12 AM EST

France’s national police has warned parents of the repercussions of posting their children’s photos on Facebook.

MIT Media Lab Creates Game with Facial Recognition: How This New Tech is Being Used

Mar 3, 2016 06:08 AM EST

Video games can now read players’ emotions. Video games can now read players' emotions. Boston-based tech startup Affectiva, which grew out of MIT's Media Lab, has now ventured into the gaming market to introduce "emotion-aware" games, GameSpot reported.

Why Former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel Does Not Want Obama to Visit Argentina on March 24

Mar 3, 2016 06:01 AM EST

A former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner disagreed over U.S. President Barack Obama’s planned visit to Argentina on March 24.

Nestlé May Have Been Using Coffee Beans Cultivated by Slave Laborers in Brazil

Mar 3, 2016 06:00 AM EST

Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts admitted that their companies may have been using coffee beans cultivated by slave laborers in Brazilian plantations.

'El Chapo' Asks for Speedier Extradition to the US; Cries Being 'Tortured' in Mexico