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More Cubans Flee to the US as President Obama's Historic Trip Draws Near

More Cubans are fleeing their island nation before their relations with the United States are completely normalized.

Can We Win the War Against Zika Virus?

Cuba is waging war against the Zika virus as they deploy 9,000 troops to prevent its spread in the country.

Emerging Nations Increasingly Connect to Internet, Use More Smartphones

Emerging nations are becoming more connected to technology and are embracing the Internet and smartphones. In the past two years, the percentage of people in emerging and developing nations who say they use the Internet and own a smartphone has risen substantially.

Emma Coronel Aispuro Says Husband 'El Chapo' Is Not a Drug User

Emma Coronel Aispuro, the third wife of Mexico's drug kingpin and leader of Sinaloa cartel Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman made her first ever television interview last Feb. 19. It was then aired just this Sunday, Feb. 21 and Coronel insists that her husband is not what federal prosecutors are saying.

Why More Latinos are Eager to Participate in the 2016 US Presidential Elections

As the 2016 U.S. presidential elections loom, thousands of legal Latino residents are becoming U.S. citizens, especially in Nevada, Florida and Colorado. The reason? It’s Donald Trump.

Here Is What President Barack Obama has to Say About His Upcoming Visit to Cuba

Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to travel to Cuba in nearly 90 years. Obama and his wife Michelle will be visiting the Caribbean island from March 21 to March 22. It comes more than a year after the U.S. and Cuba made a decision to restore diplomatic ties.

Will Miguel Díaz-Canel Be Just as Powerful as the Castro Brothers Once He Becomes President of Cuba?

Fidel and Raul Castro have been the leaders of Cuba for the past 60 years although it will end on Feb. 24, 2018 when Miguel Diaz-Canel finally takes over. The 55-year-old became the first vice-president of the Council of State back in 2013 and has been given the stamp of approval by Raul Castro.

How Latino Entrepreneurs Pursue Their ‘American Dream’

Did you know that the economic future of the U.S. depends on Latino startups? As a matter of fact, Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI) discovered that Latino startups can be a $1.4-trillion opportunity.

'El Chapo' Wife Emma Coronel Aispuro Denounces Husband's Prison Treatment; 'Watched Even While Using Bathroom'

The wife of notorious drug cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán says she fears for her husband's life in wake of recent reports that he is being subjected to harsh treatment in jail.

What Will Happen to the 4,100 Cuban Migrants now Stranded in Costa Rica?

After an agreement has been reached by Central American leaders, thousands of Cuban migrants are finally moving into the United States after being stranded in Costa Rica for three months.

Why Is China's Huge Financial Investment in Latin America Failing?

China is boosting its financial investments and relations with Latin America, while the U.S. is withdrawing aid.

Hispanic Teacher-Turned-FBI Assistant Director Talks How to Be a Successful Leader

Diego Rodriguez almost did not make it to where he is today, but he is now in charge of over 2,000 employees in the FBI's largest field office in New York City. He leads investigations from terrorism to public corruption in the greatest city in the world and eight counties in the state of New York.

Vator Splash Health 2016 Invites Healthcare Founders, Investors for a Day Focused on Innovation, Financing

Professional business network Vator, Inc. will be holding its second annual Splash Health conference and startup competition on Feb. 23 at the Kaiser Center in Oakland, California. Many young and starting entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and experts are invited to discuss topics on digital health.

Dolphin Dies Because of Selfies with Argentine Beachgoers; Left Deserted on Sand Thereafter [PHOTO]

A baby dolphin recently died tragically at a beach in Argentina after people paraded it on the shore for photos.

What IBM's Supercomputer AI Watson Can Do for Latin America

IBM announced on Wednesday it was entering into a partnership with Latin American IT giant GBM Corporation to create a new company designed to apply the unique talents of IBM's cognitive computer Watson to the region's challenges. The new company, appropriately named Cognitiva, will be dedicated to addressing complex problems with big data and Watson's incredible capacity for analysis.

How Kate Middleton Affirmed the Royal Family’s Fondness for Digital Media

Did you know that the British royals have some predilection to online media? Well, Kate Middleton recently affirmed the royal family’s fondness for digital media as she took the guest editorial post at The Huffington Post on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Pope Francis to Young Mexicans: 'Dare to Dream'

Pope Francis dared the youth of Mexico to dream of a life without crime and violence as he concludes his five-day tour through the embattled country.

Manny Pacquiao's Gay Comments Cut Nike Deal; Should Other Endorsements Follow Suit? [Poll]

Leading sports apparel brand Nike has cut ties with boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao after making derogatory comments about the LGBT community. Pacquiao told a local television station in the Philippines earlier this week that gay people are "worse than animals."

Who Wins 'The Most Corrupt' Contest of Transparency International? Survey Says Latin American Countries

Latin American nations recently dominated the list for having the worst cases of corruption worldwide. As a matter of fact, Transparency International named three cases in the region on their 2015 “Unmask the Corrupt” campaign.

'Love Child' Can Jeopardize Bolivian President Evo Morales Fourth Term Bid

A new scandal could jeopardize Evo Morales’ bid for a fourth term as Bolivia’s president. A new scandal could jeopardize Evo Morales' bid for a fourth term as Bolivia's president.
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