Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Mexico have all had tremendous appearances at the Oscars. But there are some other Latin American countries that have more moderate success at the Oscars. Those countries include Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.
Chile is one step closer to achieving equality for its gay and lesbian citizens. The South American country's legislature has passed a civil union bill that is to be signed by the president; however, the country still does not have marriage equality.
The United States will take on Chile Wednesday in a classic Americas soccer game. Both the United States and Chile competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the future appears to be bright for both squads. Although just a friendly exhibition, this game is important for coaches to make evaluations.
El Salvador's Congress pardoned a woman who was sentenced to a 30-year prison term after complications lead to a miscarriage when she was just a teen, according to The Guardian.
Latin America’s economy has been symbiotically linked to China’s consumption of its natural resources for decades, and now that China is slowing down its purchases, Latin America’s economy must brace itself for the upcoming blow.
Chile could be closer to becoming the fourth South American nation to legalize same-sex marriage. A new bill will be introduced to the Chilean senate later this week that would legalize gay marriage and has support from Chile's major political parties and President Michelle Bachelet.
The Copa America is the biggest soccer tournament in South America, and it is held once every two years. Latin Post breaks down the groups and pairings, lists the venues and names the 12 nations that qualified for the tournament.
The groups for the 2015 Copa America have been announced and feature quite a few interesting matchups. Here is a look at each group and how it might ultimately unravel.
Chilean drummer Val Sepulveda, the Grand Prize winner of the 2013 "Hit Like a Girl Contest" -- the only international competition for female drummers organized by Drum! Magazine, Tom Tom Magazine and TRX cymbals, spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview about her rise to the top of a mostly-male music scene.
Uruguay turn to Edinson Cavani and Abel Hernandez as they look to make adjustments with Luis Suarez banned from playing in the 2015 Copa America tournament. Meanwhile, Chile is looking to stay unbeaten, with help from Alexis Sanchez who is having a career year, after their heartbreaking exit from the 2014 World Cup.
Latin America has the world's highest rate of female researchers, the head of the Science Policy and Sustainable Development Division of UNESCO said Wednesday.
Chile and Venezuela are schedule to face each other in an international friendly. These two South American countries are separated by nearly 2,000 miles, but this soccer CONMEBOL matchup is a big rivalry. Latin Post.com previews the game and predicts who will win.
Chile announces special prosecutor to investigate organized crime Chile has taken several steps in the recent past to fight organized crime, the latest of which is assigning special prosecutors to the task.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup may be over, but soccer fans can still watch their favorite national teams play. Chile and Bolivia will play one another in an international friendly exhibition in Antofagasta, Chile.
Secretary Hagel visited Colombia and Chile to express U.S. support both countries and then will attend a conference of regional defense ministers in Peru.
Chile's new taxes target tobacco, alcohol to help fund education, health Chile enacted higher taxes on big businesses Wednesday in an effort to counteract economic inequality, according to The Associated Press.
Authorities are investigating man killed by blast in Santiago for terrorist ties A man killed by a bomb in a neighborhood in Chile's capital is being investigate for ties to terrorists, Vice News reported.
Ancient peoples of South America believe Catholicism and annimism An ancient indigenous race in South America, the Aymara, combined their traditional beliefs of animism along with Catholicism, which was brought to the region by the Spanish in the 16th century, and currently live following the mix.
