Brazil

Bolivia’s Evo Morales Calls Israel a “Terrorist State,” Israel Loses Support in Latin America

Six nations in the region have criticized Israel's actions and have recalled their ambassadors.

Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves Going to Colombia For 25th Plastic Surgery

Rodrigo has the upmost confidence in Colombian plastic surgeons. Brazilian-born Rodrigo Alves will be heading to Colombia for another round of plastic surgery.

Over 100 Brazilian Employers Charged With Slave-like Conditions

The list of employers who are abusing employees' rights grows with 109 added to the government blacklist which prevents those employers from borrowing money until they improve conditions. A majority of the workers were urbanites last year, but this year the targeted companies were rural.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Travels to Latin America, Signs Energy Deal With Mexico

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in Latin America this week to bolster trade and investment ties with Latin American nations.

Tyson Foods Inc. to Sell Mexico, Brazil Poultry Operations to Handle Debt From Hillshire Brands Purchase

On Monday, Tyson Foods, Inc. announced its selling of its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil. On Monday, Tyson Foods Inc. announced its selling of its poultry businesses in Mexico and Brazil.

Fortaleza Ceara, Brazil: Oyster Shell-Shaped Aquarium is $105 million Investment by US Federal Bank

The announcement was made in 2012 and the aquarium is set to open next year, amid doubts and anger from locals.

Brazil, Indigenous Rights: Dangers of Uncontacted Amazon Tribes' Exposure to Flu

Despite years of work with the tribes, there are more than 70 uncontacted tribes in the Amazon and as the world evolves and progresses, they remain vulnerable to the flu and other infections.

AT&T and DirecTV Merger Passes Brazil Antitrust Regulators

AT&T and DirecTV's proposed merger has gained significant steam, the company said during its second quarter earnings call.

Brazil Leads Latin American Ecommerce Growth, Becoming Amazon's Biggest Foreign Market

Latin America, led particularly by Brazil, is continuing rapid growth in its online economy, according to a new study by Internet Retailer. And the boom in ecommerce is good news not only for Latin American Internet retailers, but also for some prominent U.S.-based companies as well -- especially Amazon.com.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Signs Oil Deal With Venezuela

Chinese President Xi Jinping signed an oil deal with Venezuela while on a Latin American tour this week.

Spotify Aims to Curb Music Piracy With Entrance Into Brazil Market

Brazil has traditionally been a hotspot for pirated music, with some saying the musicians themselves encourage the industry. But Spotify is entering the country- where three similar services already exist- and faces the challenge of spotty internet in order to help grow its reputation as a piracy music quasher.

Carlos Dunga Brazil: Former World Cup Champion Returns as Head Coach of Brazil

The Brazilian National Team has named a new head after a disappointing defeat in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Carlos Dunga is returning to Brazil for a third time.

Norberto Odebrecht, Founder of PremierLatin American Engineering Firm, Dies at 93

Noberto Odebrecht, the founder of the one of the biggest engineering firms in Latin America, died Sunday at 93.

FIFA World Cup 2014: New FIFA Rankings Released With Germany on Top; Analyzing Biggest Surprises, Failures

The first FIFA World Cup rankings have been released since the tournament ended. Latin Post.com provides the rankings and sorts out the biggest disappointments and surprises of World Cup rankings.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Renews Partnership with Brazil and Latin America

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that he will strengthen his partnership with Brazil while on his Latin American tour this week.

Copa America 2015: Ranking the Top Contenders for Next Year's Major Tournament

The World Cup is over and will not return for another four years. In the intervening summers, fans of international soccer will have to lavish their attention on confederation tournaments such as the CONCACAF's Gold Cup or UEFA's Euro in 2016. Next summer also sees the return of the CONMEBOL's Copa America. A lot of South American countries will turn to tournament as a consolation for their big loss in Brazil this summer. Here are the top contenders to win in Chile.

BRICS Nations Agree on $100B Bank to Help Developing Countries

The countries will also have a reserve fund with $100 billion The leaders of the five BRICS countries have signed a deal to form a new $100 billion development bank and a reserve fund with equal money, according to BBC.

World Cup 2014 News: Five Lessons Learned From FIFA's Brazil Tournament

Every FIFA World Cup leaves a legacy, a set of lessons to be learned for upcoming venues and tournaments. Here are the major lessons learned from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil tournament.

World Cup 2014: Reliving the Best and Worst Moments of the FIFA World Cup Brazil

Every tournament is filled with a plethora of beautiful moments as well as woeful forgettable ones. Here is a look at the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the 2014 World Cup.

World Cup 2014: World Cup Tournament Brings Together People of All Cultures [Watch]

The month-long tournament that is the 2014 FIFA World Cup is finally over. As soccer fans across the world try to adjust to life without the "the beautiful game" in their life after Sunday's finale at Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Latin Post.com takes a look back at the fan experience throughout the World Cup that saw Latinos and people of different backgrounds come together as one to watch the biggest soccer tournament in the world.

2014 FIFA World Cup Final: Date, Time, Rosters and Predictions: Argentina vs. Germany

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Final will be played between Argentina and Germany on Sunday in Brazil. Soccer supremacy is on the line as these two soccer nations will be playing each other for the third time in the Final. Latin Post breaks down the game and predicts a winner.
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