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Latin America's Facebook Obsession, by the Numbers

Facebook is beyond popular in Latin America. Facebook is beyond popular in Latin America. Latin Americans are very fond of using social media as a doorway into the Internet at large.

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increase Risk of Cancer: How to Reduce Diabetes Risk

A new study revealed that there is association between type 1 diabetes and cancer risk. Diabetes has been linked to several serious health complications.

Zika Virus: Cuba Reports First Travel Case in Venezuelan Doctor

Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case. Cuba health officials announced Wednesday that the country has their first Zika virus case.

Facebook Safety: Why Posting your Children's Photos can be Risky?

France’s national police has warned parents of the repercussions of posting their children’s photos on Facebook.

Why Former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel Does Not Want Obama to Visit Argentina on March 24

A former Argentine Nobel Peace Prize Winner disagreed over U.S. President Barack Obama’s planned visit to Argentina on March 24.

Microcephaly, Dengue Cases Continue to Rise in Brazil

Microcephaly and dengue cases in Brazil continue to grow. The diseases that the Aedes aegypti mosquito spread in Brazil are getting worse. New reports suggest that more babies are born with microcephaly while dengue cases are also rising.

'El Chapo' Asks for Speedier Extradition to the US; Cries Being 'Tortured' in Mexico

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán wants to be extradited to a U.S. prison as soon as possible due to harsh treatment in Mexican prisons.

Nestlé May Have Been Using Coffee Beans Cultivated by Slave Laborers in Brazil

Nestlé and Jacobs Douwe Egberts admitted that their companies may have been using coffee beans cultivated by slave laborers in Brazilian plantations.

Pope Francis Says No to ‘Dirty Money’ Donated to Church

Pope Francis has distinguished himself as a progressive thinker in the Catholic Church and he recently dismissed the ill-gotten alms from individuals who are simply trying to sate their guilty conscience by donating a small slice of their wealth to the Church.

Acapulco, Mexico Launches the World's All-Female 'Young, Sexy' Police Force

Mexico creates the first all-female police force in Acapulco. Mexico creates the first all-female police force in Acapulco. Acapulco's all-female police force in Mexico is called the Tourist Assistance Brigade.

Brazil's Jailing of Facebook Executive Casts Shadow Over Fight between Apple, FBI

Brazil's arrest of a Facebook executive, however brief, casts a dark shadow on the debate over privacy and security.

Vitamin D Deficiency can Increase Men's Risk for Prostate Cancer: How to Improve Vitamin D Levels

A new study revealed that men with low levels of vitamins D have more aggressive prostate cancer. A new study reveals that men with vitamin D deficiency are at higher risk of developing prostate cancer.

Paleontologists Might Have Discovered a New 'Jurassic World' in Argentina

The Jurassic World has been uncovered and it's in Argentina. It might be a while before the world could see dinosaurs roaming in a deserted island, but palaeontologists revealed that they have found a major Jurassic-era fossil site in Patagonia.

Why 'Teach for America' Is Important to the American Latino Community

Nonprofit organization Teach For America wants to increase its diversity by recruiting more minorities as teachers. TFA's Senior Managing Director Patricia Leon Guerrero revealed that the organization is looking for more Latino teachers.

Finally, Justice Is Served for Guatemalan Sexual Slavery Victims in Historic Verdict

Two military officers have been sentenced to prison for sexually enslaving Guatemalan women in the '80s.

Facebook Senior Executive Arrested in Brazil Over WhatsApp Service

Brazilian law enforcers arrested Facebook’s Latin America regional vice-president after WhatsApp failed to comply with a court order demanding information from the social media company’s subsidiary.

Ecuador President Rafael Correa on Donald Trump: 'Latin America Will Have an Increase in Progressive Trend if He Wins'

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said in an interview with the Ecuadorian Broadcasting Association that Donald Trump winning the presidency is good for Latin America. However, Correa pointed out that it will be bad for the United States if Trump becomes president, as reported by teleSURtv.

Browsing Habits Reveal Latin American Internet Trends

Much of Latin America's online community shares similar habits to other connected parts of the globe, but the order of priority might surprise you.

Immigration News 2016: Immigrant Students Allegedly Denied Education in New York School District

A 15-month investigation conducted by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office found one Long Island School District denied enrollment to unaccompanied immigrant students.

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Appoints Felicia Ortiz to State Board of Education

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced last Feb. 29 that Felicia Ortiz will be part of the Nevada State Board of Education in District Three effective immediately, per Las Vegas Review-Journal. Ortiz will be replacing Allison Serafin who filed her resignation at the end of 2015.
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