Latin America

MLB News, Lineups and Rosters 2014: Latinos Power Toronto Blue Jays Bats

No team in Major League Baseball relies more on Latin American hitters than the Toronto Blue Jays. Incredibly, the top seven MLB hitters on the Blue Jays's roster are all born outside of the United States.

Mexico to Get First Bullet Train in Latin America

Train could be up and running by 2017 Mexico will be getting Latin America's first high speed train, the government said. It will travel between Mexico City and Querétaro at a speed of 186 mph.

MLB Rosters News: These Five Latino Baseball Players Should Heat up in Second Half of Season

The Major League Baseball season is coming down to the final stretch. With fewer and fewer games left remaining, Latin Post.com has composed a list of the top five Latino MLB baseball players to keep an eye on as their teams try and rise through the standings.

Latin American Countries Criticize Israel's Actions in Gaza

Latin American countries are denouncing Israel's actions, and some countries are taking diplomatic actions to show their support for Palestinians.

Military Presence Growing in Latin America

The military appears to be gaining power in a number of Latin American countries. Since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet stepped down in March 1990 and an elected president took office, the military has taken a backseat to democratic reforms in Latin America.

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.

China Could Help With Argentina's $1.5B Debt : A Look at China's Impact on Latin America and the Caribbean Region

What could China do to help Argentina pay off the country's debt? China and Latin America's business arrangement seems to go as far back as 2000.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Visits Mexico, Begins Latin America Tour

The Japanese and Mexican leaders signed various economic and trade agreements and pledged their continued support towards the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Immigration Reform 2014: Guatemala President Calls on More Funding from U.S. to Solve Border Crisis

Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina said if the U.S. wants to solve the current border crisis it should give $2 billion in funding to Central American nations "to attack the root of the problem."

2014 British Open: Sergio García of Spain Has Impressive First Two Days

Sergio García played well in the first two rounds of the 2014 British Open and is contention to compete for the Open title on Sunday. If Garcia were to win, this would be his first career major.

China Looking to Strengthen Latin American Ties With New Railroad

Chinese president proposes railroad across South America to firm up relations China's President Xi Jimping has been in Brazil the last few days in an effort to improve relations with Latin America, which China sees as a valuable future ally, according to Channel News Asia.

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.

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.

Vladimir Putin and President of Argentina Broker Nuclear Power Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a nuclear deal with Argentina to bolster Russia's ties in Latin America.

Southern California Plans Immigrant Housing: Mayor of Bell Sets up Temporary Shelter for Young Central Americans

The mayor of Bell, California, who came to the United States illegally from Mexico when he was 4 years old, has been working alongside other city officials and the Salvation Army to set up a temporary shelter for the young immigrants from Central America.

Putin Visits Latin America, World Cup: Russian President Makes Deals with Cuba, Argentina, Brazil

Russia's president now heads to Argentina and Brazil on Latin America tour. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday visited on old Soviet ally when he met with Cuban leaders in Havana, according to The Associated Press report.

The War on Guatemalan Women: Gangs Murder with Impunity

Dead Guatemalan women are being dumped in alleyways, dropped by the roadside, and deserted in parks, bodies bound by trash bags, plastic blankets, or left bare for the world to see, abandoned by the wayside like discarded trash.

Vladimir Putin to Start Latin America Tour in Cuba: Russia President Will Stop in Argentina, Get World Cup Keys in Brazil

Next week Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a tour of Latin America, during which he will visit Cuba, Argentina and Brazil.

Immigration Up 24 Percent in Chile, Will Likely Raise Unemployment Rates in Latin America's Richest Country

Immigration into Chile jumped 24 percent last year as workers from countries like Colombia, Peru and Spain came to the wealthiest country in Latin America looking for jobs.

El Niño News: Latin America Better Prepared

Report claims that the region is in a better economic position to face effects of the climatic event.

Brazil vs. Colombia: Comparing the World Cup Opponents by Sports, Celebrities, Culture, More

The two great South American nations of Brazil and Colombia are compared as they face off in the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Friday. Here we evaluate and compare the two countries by food, soccer, historic landmarks and more.
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