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World Cup 2014 Preview, Predictions: Italy, England, Uruguay or Costa Rica: Which Team Gets Out of Group D? [Watch]

Group D is the undoubted Group of Death in the 2014 World Cup as it includes three former World Cup champions as well as the runner-up to the 2012 Euro Cup and the current Copa American champion. Three of the four teams can get to the knockout round, while the lone outlier will probably settle for scoring a goal or playing for a draw. Here is an analysis of Group D at this year's World Cup.

Uruguay President Talks to Obama About Americans Smoking, Learning Other Languages

Uruguay President Jose Mujica pade a visit to the White House on Monday and sat down with President Barack Obama to discuss the cultural and economic ties between the U.S. and South America.

Recreational Marijuana Use Becomes Legal in Uruguay This Week: Marijuana Legalization Mimics Colorado and Washington Stipulations

Last December, the Uruguayan government passed a groundbreaking law that made it the first country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana use, and on Friday, after four months of hammering out the details, Uruguay President Jose Mujica announced the stipulations of the law that will go into effect May 6.

World Cup Analysis Predictions 2014 - Can Uruguay Stars Luis Suarez & Edinson Cavani Lead Nation to Third Championship?

The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, we'll preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet. The order is not pre-determined or predictable; we want to keep this exciting.

Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, DR and Belize Named in New York Times Top Places to Visit in 2014

The New York Times compiled their annual list of 52 Places for jetsetters to visit for the optimum amount of beauty, experience and exploration; and Latin American counties appeared throughout the list for 2014. Ecuador, Brazil, Belize, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic were named some of the premier destination spots in the world, though Cape Town, South Africa topped the list.

Miami, Nicaragua, Uruguay and Colombia Among the 'Best Places to Travel in 2014'

What is your idea of a perfect vacation? If it includes, a beautiful background, amazing cuisine and vibrant people with a Latin twist to boot, then you're in store for a treat. Travel + Leisure recently released its "Best Places to Travel in 2014," and it included some noteworthy spots in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America.

Tobacco Firms' Legal Tactics Aimed at Poorer Nations, Including Uruguay, Fight Anti-Smoking Laws

Most Americans are well aware that smoking kills, but in developing countries, consumers continue to puff away, bringing to light the fact that "tobacco consumption more than doubled in the developing world from 1970 to 2000," according to the United Nations.

Uruguay Legal Weed: South American Country Becomes First To Legalize Pot Trade

In an effort to wrestle the trade from the hands of criminals, Uruguay has become the first country in the world to legalize the trade of marijuana.

Aerosmith Tour 2013: Rock Legends Meets Uruguay President Jose Mujica, Sing His Praises

Uruguayan President, Jose Mujica, met up with rock legends, Aerosmith on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the day before they performed in Montevideo, as a part of the band’s tour of Latin America, and they were absolutely wowed by Mujica’s modesty and sincerity.
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