Seven Copa America champions have managed the feat of repeating their title. Uruguay managed to accomplish the feat twice in its history, taking home the 1916 title and the ensuing 1917 victory. The team then accomplished the feat in 1923 and 1924, but has not managed to do the same since.The 2015 edition of Uruguay enters in a rather unique situation with a chance to repeat if certain situations go their way. But is the team equipped for a deep run, especially after its poor showing at the 2014 World Cup?
On Wednesday Uruguay's foreign Rodolfo Nin Novoa minister asserted that President Jose Mujica's decision to welcome six newly freed Guantanamo detainees and 42 Syrians to his country was an act that lacked any foresight.
Miguel Herrera has named his roster for the upcoming Copa America. Mexico will also be competing in the Gold Cup, and that is having a big impact on their lineup. Latin Post lists Mexico's roster below.
A quartet of former Guantanamo Bay prisoners protested for a second day on Saturday. The four ex-detainees were demanding further assistance from the Uruguayan as well as the U.S. governments regarding their adaptation to living life in their new home.
Several flights to the capitals of Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay have been cancelled as ash from the Chilean volcano Calbuco, which erupted earlier this week, reached as far as southern Brazil on Saturday.
Real Madrid and Barcelona will always be compared to one another because of their extraordinary success on the soccer field. But, who has the better trio of elite players? Latin Post breaks down the rosters and lets you vote in our fan poll.
Barcelona is in first place in the Spanish Premier League ahead of Real Madrid much in part to their talented South American players. Barcelona has benefited very much from these South Americans in quest of a 23rd league title.
Argentina and Ecuador will play one another in a much anticipated international soccer game. These two Latin American soccer nations will be on display at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Latin Post previews the game here.
Uruguay heads into the Copa America this summer as the defending Champion. But the South American nations faces a tough task as it will enter the competition without its all-time leading goalscorer in Luis Suarez.
Women's History Month honors some of the most famous and notable females throughout history in multiple countries around the world. Here, Latin Post takes the time to honor those women and list 10 influential Latina athletes in sports.
Tabaré Vázquez returned to Suarez Residence -- Uruguay's version of the White House - on Sunday when he was once again sworn in as president of the South American nation. He had previously held the post from 2005 to 2010.
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.
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.
The 2015 Australian Open is three rounds complete. As the field continues to narrow, only the best tennis players in the world remain. Europe may be the dominate force in the tennis world, but multiple South Americans aren't going down without a fight.
The soap opera that is sports always rivets for what takes place on the battle field. But often times the stories that take place far away from the pitch are just as unique and special. They make for some interesting conversation and add an element to the world of sports that moves into the social, political and economic realm.This year featured a number of off-pitch events that continued to elevate the dynamics of soccer and add new elements that are rarely discussed. As part of our Best of 2014 feature series, writer David Salazar and Edwin Molina look at two off-pitch events that really brought the soccer conversation to a new level.
When Barcelona picked up Luis Suarez this summer, there were expectations that he would form a three-headed monster alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.But Suarez has been slow to start this year. Can he still thrive alongside his fellow Barcelona superstars?
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.
Uruguay has received six former Guantanamo Bay detainees as part of the U.S. attempt to free all cleared prisoners and close the detention facility in Cuba.
Uruguay accepted six men who were detained at Guantanamo for more than a decade Sunday, in a move that will help President Barack Obama fulfill his promise to close the military prison.
