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Messi vs. Ronaldo: 'The Best is Cristiano' Above Lionel Messi, But Neymar Will Be Best Ever - Soccer Legend Pele

Real Madrid and Barcelona are huge soccer rivals with by far the best players in the world today, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Pele, arguably the greatest player of all-time, seems to think Ronaldo has overtaken the top spot ahead of Messi.

Bus Plunge in Southern Brazil Leaves Nearly 50 Dead

In Southern Brazil a tour bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine on Saturday In Southern Brazil a tour bus plunged off a mountain road into a ravine on Saturday.

Brazil: Thousands Back Dilma Rousseff Over Petrobras Scandal

In an ongoing parade of solidarity and support for the leader of Brazil, thousands of government supporters have come together to take part in marches in order to show their backing for President Dilma Rousseff.

Brazil Drought: Citizens May Have to Cut Down Their 12 Showers a Week Because of Drought

With hot and sticky conditions, residents in Brazil often find themselves taking multiple showers per day. But, a historic drought is threatening to cause Brazilians to cut down their bathing time.

Brazilian Governing Party Accused of Petrobras Kickbacks Worth Up to $200M

Pedro Barusco, the former Petrobras executive, made the accusation against the socialist party at a congressional hearing, alleging that the current treasurer of the Workers' Party had been involved in the scheme.

Brazil News: President Dilma Rousseff Signs Law for Tougher Penalties Against Murderers of Women and Girls

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the country’s first female president, has just signed a new law that seeks to set tough new penalties for the murder of women and girls.

Women's History Month 2015: 10 Influential Female Athletes Who Made a Difference in Sports History

Women's History Month honors some of the most famous and notable females throughout history in multiple countries around the world. Here, Latin Post takes the time to honor those women and list 10 influential Latina athletes in sports.

Barcelona and Valencia Goalkeepers Claudio Bravo & Diego Alves Among Best La Liga Players This Season

The 2014-15 La Liga season is entering Week 26. While everyone is focusing on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, South American-born goalkeepers Claudio Bravo and Diego Alves have been nothing short of incredible this season.

Eike Batista Trial: Judge Thrown Off Ex-Billionaire's Case After Taking Joy Ride In Seized Porsche

Flavio Roberto de Souza, the judge overseeing the high profile insider-trading trial against Eike Batista, Brazil’s most notorious billionaire was removed from the case after he was accused of riding in one of the defendant’s seized luxury Porsche.

Miss BumBum 2012 Contestant Andressa Urach Is Back In Hospital After Buttock Implant Infection

A model who was the runner-up in the Brazil's Miss Bumbum competition – a contest to find the country's best derriere – was rushed back to the hospital because of an infection in her buttock implant.

La Liga: Barcelona's Claudio Bravo Having Incredible Season, Favorite to win Ricardo Zamora Award as Best Soccer Goalkeeper

Claudio Bravo has been playing phenomenal this La Liga season for Barcelona. The Chilean net minder is the frontrunner to win this year's Ricardo Zamora Award with his exceptional play. Latin Post breaks down his terrific season thus far.

General Motors 2015: GM Promises Not to Lay Off 800 Brazil Employees, Strike Ends

The strike ended at the GM plant in Brazil after 6 days. Workers at the General Motors plant in Brazil ended their six-day strike after the automaker agreed to drop the planned lay off of 800 employees.

Petrobras Scandal News: Oil Company Reportedly Hires JPMorganChase & Co. to Sell Assets as Corruption Prevents Financing

Brazil's state-controlled oil producer, Petróleo Brasileiro SA, commonly known as Petrobas, has hired JPMorgan to handle $3 billion in planned asset sales this year. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been tasked with this duty after a corruption scandal blocked financing for the oil company.

San Antonio Spurs News & Notes: South Americans Manu Ginobili, Tiago Splitter Play Huge Role for 2015 NBA Championship Run

The San Antonio Spurs aren't playing nearly as good as they did last season when they won the NBA Championship. The team is in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. The South American pair of Tiago Splitter and Manu Ginobili will be needed greatly down the stretch by head coach Gregg Popovich.

5,000 Workers at General Motors Plant in Brazil Strike In Response to Company's Layoff Plan

GM was caught by surprise from the workers at the Sao Jose dos Campos plant Thousands of workers at a General Motors factory in Brazil went on strike Friday in protest of the planned furlough and the firing of close to 800 staff members.

Barcelona's Neymar Named Best Soccer Player in the World Among Players Under Age 25

Neymar is one of the rising young Latino athletes in sports today. ESPNFC has listed their top 25 soccer players under the age 25, and the Brazilian striker was No. 1. Who do you think is the best soccer player in the world under the age of 25?

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Carnival 2015 Facts: Top Samba School Beija-Flor Accused of Receiving $3M From Controversial Equatorial Guinea

There is controversy at the Carnival. Beija-Flor, the Brazilian samba school which has been crowned champion of Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival festivities, is alleged to have received funding from Equatorial Guinea.

Carnival of Brazil 2015: Masses Said to Be Excluded from Brazil's 'Biggest Party'

The Carnival of Brazil, an annual festival of overindulgence and excess that marks the time before Lent, is traditionally for the masses. But the celebration, which has its roots in the pagan holiday of Saturnalia, is becoming a rich guy's game.

Carnival Brazil 2015: 10 Injured in Shooting in Tourist Location Near Rio; Police Activity Increasing As a Result

After days of celebrating, the scene turned to fear as a man opened fire after an argument in Paraty late Saturday night.

Soccer News: Copa America, Gold Cup & FIFA World Cup Tournaments Coming This Summer

The Men's FIFA World Cup may be over, but the women will be playing this summer. Also being held this summer is the Copa America and the Gold Cup. Three of the biggest soccer tournaments in the world will be held this summer with the drama higher than ever.

2015 Brasil Open Tennis Draws, Schedule & Live Stream: Federico Delbonis Looks to Repeat as Champion

The 2015 Brasil Open is underway in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Some of the best players in the world are competing at the biggest tennis tournament in Brazil. Latin Post previews the competition, lists the draws and matches, and provides a stream.
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