What you need to know when starting a business that targets the people in Latin America. The rich culture of Latin America can either make you an instant successful businessman in the region or a cramming startup business that deals with the effigy of substandard cultural practices.
The number of indigenous people from Central America migrating illegally to the U.S. is rising. Now, advocacy groups are spreading awareness among these indigenous people on how they can avoid the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from raiding their homes.
Latin America is not only home to some of the most beautiful places in the world. As a matter of fact, the region also boasts a wide variety of culinary delights, which are usually made from the fusion of distinct spices and fresh ingredients popularly known as regional condiments.
World Bank sees the Latin America region on a low point economic stability this 2016. Latin America has dealt with the inconsistencies of growing economic competency, and with the region's fluctuating economic stand, they are considered to be at the low end of the countries that will face a slow economic start this 2016.
Latin Americans have an array of food fares that cannot be found in any other countries. And this is even more true with bizarre foods that the natives consider as ‘normal’ cuisine.
A Latin American exhibit set in New York makes it way to New Mexico this coming weekend. "New Territories: Laboratories for Art, Craft and Design in Latin America" will be showcased at the Albuquerque Museum with the opening reception celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Proper business etiquette leaves good impressions and it gives your company the chance to put its best foot forward. Practicing the right etiquette when at work can also save your company from unintentional conflicts when dealing with foreign business professionals.
World Bank breaks down the possible challenges that may hurt Latin America this 2016. Latin America has been every bit of an improved nation, but that is not without the challenges that the region is experiencing since the millennium.
The latest statistical report released by advocacy group Front Line Defenders revealed the appalling reality that human rights defenders all over the world are at great risk to be victims of extreme forms of violence. And based on the organization’s annual report, 157 human rights activists were killed or died in detention in 25 countries in 2015.
The travel and tourism industry in Latin America were greatly struck during the 2008-2009 recession. While international arrivals slowed and tourist visits depleted, the region’s tourism industry was resilient, which led to its gradual and continuous growth.
Latin America is currently the world’s fastest-growing region in terms of the number of students attending colleges and universities in the United States. The latest report showed the region is dramatically increasing the flow of students to American schools thanks to Brazil and Mexico, the nations that have ended their decades-long of relative academic isolation, Vida en El Valle noted.
The infamous Latin American political revolution known as “pink tide” is reportedly receding. According to Financial Times, these populist political movements have sharply swept the region leftward for over the past 17 years. Though some populists, such as Bolivia’s Evo Morales, remain popular and resolutely entrenched in power, others have started to fade.
Chileans commemorate the works of their beloved poet, Pablo Neruda. A 65-feet balloon that portrayed the image of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda can be seen from afar during the street carnival that flooded the streets of Santiago with color.
