Archaeologists from Colorado State University have begun to dig up the possible site of the lost "White City" in Honduras almost four years after being explored. A group of archaeologists and filmmakers used an equipment called a lidar in the jungles of Mosquitia to find ruins of plazas and pyramids back in 2012 before announcing the discovery last year.
Sierra Leone health officials have confirmed a second Ebola case on Thursday, a week after the World Health Organization declared that West Africa is free from the deadly virus. The new victim currently under quarantine is a relative of the young woman who died back on Jan. 12 and one of the people who prepared her corpse for a traditional funeral.
Miami Dolphins announced Thursday that their organization will be the first in the National Football League (NFL) team to hold "multiple international cheerleader auditions" this spring in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina.
Those who are already familiar with Peruvian cuisine might wonder what is unique with chef Erik Ramirez’s newly-opened restaurant, Llama Inn. Located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, Ramirez is offering the contemporary Peruvian cuisine with a more modern twist.
In the book, “Gangster Warlords,” journalist Ioan Grillo dissected the narcotics world in the region with fastidiousness and firsthand knowledge on both its mechanics and its culture. He also gave an unprecedented glimpse into the hyper-violent realm of drug cartels in Latin America. The Mexico-based author explored the criminal bosses at the frontlines of the continental catastrophe called the drug wars.
With cheaper oil prices, airline companies are making more money even while charging lower average fares. But for United Airlines, oil prices collapse is hurting demand for travel, particularly in one of its largest hubs, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Investigations were recently held in light of the allegations against an Ohio Professor from Kent State University claiming that Julio Pino had ties with the Islamic State (ISIS), KentWired reports. Furthermore, the publication also revealed that there were allegations saying that the associate professor was also trying to recruit students to join the militant group.
Lawyers representing Ethan Couch, the infamous "affluenza" Texas teenager, said they have dropped their fight against his deportation to the United States.
Venezuela's government has requested OPEC hold an emergency meeting due to a collapse in oil prices that has left the country's economy in dire straits, sources at the company said Wednesday.
Latin America's culture is filled with traditions and customs that have been passed down for many generations. The traditional practices are greatly reflected on the natives' lifestyles especially when it comes to weddings.
Adventure travel is on the rise and the Latin America region is the best place to start for budding adrenaline junkies. With some of the most stunning and treacherous landscapes in the world, travelers will not run out of stories and photos to share after taking on the challenges. It’s difficult to narrow down the must-do adventures in Latin America, but here are some of the best experiences in the various countries.
