Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that their organization will be the first in the National Football League (NFL) team to hold "multiple international cheerleader auditions" this spring in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
A new credit firm is in the works according to Thursday's announcement by Brazil's five biggest banks, Fox News Latino reports. The banks which are private-sector have announced that the credit registry will be used as a database for credit information, the publication adds.
Latin America faces a new challenge on abortion amidst the growing Zika epidemic. In Brazil, the practice of abortion is illegal except in cases of the pregnant mother being in great danger, experienced rape or the baby has fetal brain deformity.
Intrexon Corporation announced in a press release on Tuesday that their British biotechnology company subsidiary Oxitec has reached an agreement with local officials of Piracicaba in Brazil to open a new factory that produces sterile, genetically modified mosquitoes, Oxitec reports.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently issued a travel warning for 14 Latin American nations and Caribbean territories that have exposed to Zika virus, a mosquito-borne virus connected to the increasing rate of birth defects in Brazil. The alert was issued late Friday and it includes Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Suriname, Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
Days after declaring a state of emergency due to the rampant spread of the Zika virus, Brazil has announced that it is developing new testing kits designed to swiftly identify the presence of three viruses: Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.
The beauty of Latin America beaches is so serene that most people don't have the ability to resist the aquatic charm. The crystal-clear clean water, fine white or pink sand and hundreds of shades of green and blue colors are what summarizes the beaches' most pristine and picturesque beauty. Most parts of Latin America are tropical which makes these nature's masterpieces accessible to all beach junkies almost all year round.
State-controlled oil producer Petrobras announced that the company would be cutting its investment budget after Brazil's corruption scandal. The oil giant slashed a total of $32 billion on Tuesday.
Here are five ways a handful of Latin American countries prepare the popular Latino flatbread dish. Latin America's menu of mouth-watering dishes ranges from the delightfully simple to the deliciously intricate.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff hopes her economic plan for the country will restore the people's faith in her administration and subdue the impeachment proceedings against her.
Brazil announced on its official gazette that it will temporarily waive tourist visa requirements for Americans and US passport holders in time for the Summer Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro in August. The tourist visa waiver program also applies for citizens of Australia, Canada, and Japan.
Brazil has declared state of emergency in some regions greatly affected by the Zika virus. the new epidemic has now been linked to birth defects in Brazilian newborns.
It’s always a good resolution to explore the world more in the wake of a brand new year. There’s so much to see and nothing holding you back, except maybe not enough cash in your bank account. Still, a limited budget won’t keep a good traveler down. If you know where to go -- and how -- even a few months’ worth of savings can take you to the best sights and sounds all around the world.
In light of the recently reported government proposal in Sao Paolo Brazil for the famed public transportation service Uber and an opening of a public consultation, including the regulation of the app-based car service, cab drivers in the city rallied and blocked the roads for hours.
The late leftist leader in Brazil, Leonel Brizola, just became the latest added member in the honorary list of national heroes last Tuesday upon a passage of a law in Brazil, authorizing the inscription of Leonel de Moura Brizola in the exclusive "Book of National Heroes."
Sanofi announced on Monday that Brazil has given its regulatory approval for their dengue fever vaccine called Dengvaxia®. Brazil became the third country in the world after Mexico and the Philippines to allow the use of the first-ever licensed vaccine for the prevention of the mosquito-borne disease.
Brazil unveils its Museum of Tomorrow, which aims to tackle the the future of humanity. Apart from gorgeous beaches and breathtaking views, Brazil is now also home to the Museum of Tomorrow that was inaugurated last week in Rio de Janeiro.
Israel has cautioned Brazil that unless they accept former head of the Jewish settlement movement Dani Dayan as ambassador, they risk a downgrade relations.
