Colombia may have made it to the Copa America quarterfinals but few would consider the effort a success. If anything Colombia's campaign, which commenced with dreams of a championship run, ended in utter ignominy.
That embarrassment was highlighted by one statistic - one goal.
The Copa America is now two rounds in the books and there are now four teams left. The playing field for the MVP award known as the Golden Ball has been narrowed. Who has been the top star in the Copa America to date?
It will be Chile and Peru in the semifinals after the latter side took down Bolivia in rather assertive fashion.
In arguably the least interesting of the matchups in the quarterfinals (neither Bolivia or Peru could be considered a heavyweight side), Peru proved itself ready to join South America's elite with a convincing performance that was essentially over before the half-hour mark of the game.
The 3-1 win could have easily been a greater margin if not for some bad luck. Here are the major takeaways of Peru's big day.
The 2015 Copa America is nearing the semifinals where just four teams will be left. Argentina entered as the favorites, and they have to take care of business this year. Damon Salvadore explains why.
Peru and Bolivia will square off in the first round of the 2015 Copa America playoffs. The winner will advance to the second round and the loser is eliminated. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner. Vote in our fan poll on who you think will win.
The 2015 Copa America has reached its playoff stage. Just eight teams remain for the chance to be named best national team in all of South America. Deserving teams remain, but only one can be crowned champion.
Who do you think will win it all?
Peru and Venezuela face off in a shockingly pivotal game for the Copa America Group C qualification.
Coming into the tournament, both sides were viewed as minnows that would duke it out for third place in the group behind Colombia and Brazil. Most expected this game to be the only three points that these teams would have any hopes of claiming.
How wrong everyone was.
Mexico and Peru will face off in a Latin American soccer friendly to get prepared for the upcoming Copa America tournament. Here, we preview the game and provide rosters for the match.
The 2015 Copa America is looming. So many great soccer players will be on display in Chile this summer representing their country. Here, we list the 10 best players playing in the 2015 Copa America.
Back in 2012, Peruvian filmmaker Adrian Saba put together a small independent film called "El Limpiador (The Cleaner)." The film, set in post-apocalyptic Lima, not only made the rounds at prominent international film festivals but became a huge hit in his home country and was selected by the nation's film commission as its official submission for that year's Academy Awards' category for Best Foreign Language film.
"El Limpiador" never made the cut at the Oscars, but the film's success launched Saba's career and made him well-known in his country.
Almost three years since the success of "Limpiador" the filmmaker is at it again with his second feature titled "El Sonador (The Dreamer)." The film is set across a wider range of Peruvian locations including prominent sequences in the desert and ocean.
Saba is currently in New York working on the film with editor Justin Beach and spent some time talking with Latin Post about the grueling process that has been the making of "El Sonador" and how it differed from his first feature film.
Aloft” is certainly high on the emotions, but those willing to stick with the film on its own turns will find satisfaction in Llosa’s structural acuity and the visceral performances on display.
Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz whose known as having the largest number of Grammy awards --17 Latin and 3 American -- is oozing with talent with his signature raspy voice and sultry Flamenco-inspired vibes, so it's no wonder why he named his tenth album," "Sirope" ("Syrup").
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America series is back. UFC has announced their cast and countries for season 2 of the reality series. Latin Post takes a look at season 2, and lists the competitors and nations participating.
The Berlin Film Festival kicks off tomorrow with the premiere of "50 Shades of Grey." But lost in the hoopla of the festival is the Latin films that will be featured in a number of different slates.
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.
Peru plays Paraguay in a rematch from last week's friendly match which saw Los Guaranies defeat Peru 2-1 after breakdowns in the Incas' defense late in the game.
