Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
One of the best closers in recent history is still a free agent. Venezuelan relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez has not yet signed with an MLB team and he is seeking a new contract. Multiple teams have shown interest in the veteran pitcher such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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.
Juan Carlos Varela, the President of Panama, has signed a bill that is designed to protect the wetlands outside the capital, Panama City, from a boom in construction that threatens the natural habitat.
With Pedro Martinez now a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he will always be regarded as one of the best to ever play. Latin American players have always had a big legacy in the baseball world. Here, Latin Post ranks the 10 greatest Latin American pitchers in Major League Baseball history.
Erick “Cubo” Torres came to the rescue for Mexico as they escaped with a 1-0 win against Panama in their international friendly on Sunday at Estadio Corregidora in Queretaro, Mexico.
Mexico and Panama face off Sunday in a Latin American international soccer match. Latin Post.com previews this game, provides a schedule and predicts a winner.
On Tuesday, Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela publicly asked for answers from Alejandro Moncada Luna, a former chief justice of the Supreme Court, after a local newspaper reported that he bought millions of dollars worth of property in cash.
One of the best pure hitters in baseball history, Rod Carew, turns 69 years old. Latin Post.com honors Carew and his achievements in Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fromer Panamanian prez balked at price tag of a project that would increase electricity to region, but new prez is all for it saying it will give Panama energy security; also has potential to expand and provide for all of Central America and Mexico.
President Varela gives gangs one month to put down their arms Juan Carlos Varela on Tuesday was sworn in as president of Panama in the capital city's soccer stadium, in front of thousands of his new constituents, according to a report from Fox News.
It's been known as the Panama hat, the Monticristi and the Sombrero de paja toquilla — the fashionable, sophisticated, yet laid-back headwear has been a signature piece for many people around the globe and in Hollywood — from Latina A-listers, Jessica Alba and Cameron Diaz to actor and director Brad Pitt.
Venezuela continues to be engulfed in protests. To commemorate the International Women's Day, a new protest was planned for Saturday March 8 in which protestors marched to object the failures of the Maduro administration and the dire situation in Venezuela. The past week has seen diplomatic developments that complicate the situation for both the opposition and the government of President Maduro.
The Panama Canal, the 100-year-old waterway that changed commerce in the Western hemisphere, has been undergoing an expansion to allow bigger, modern shipping boats through the Central American country. But that expansion is reportedly now on the "brink of failure" after cost overruns have caused infighting between the contractors and Panama's government.
