Latin America

Director Leon Serment, Wife Murdered By People Hired By Son

Tatayana Yomary | Oct 03 2016, 11:50PM EDT

News of the murders of Mexican film director Leon Serment and his producer wife took Mexico by storm. It is being reported that their son might be responsible for the untimely deaths.

Raissa Santana Makes History As Second Black Woman To Win Miss Brazil

Tatayana Yomary | Oct 03 2016, 12:28PM EDT

Raissa Santana is on cloud nine! The beauty contestant from the Southern state of Parana, has just officially become Miss Brasil 2016.

Mexican students and relatives protesting

Ayotzinapa: No Suspects Convicted In Mexico's Missing Students Case

Tatayana Yomary | Sep 29 2016, 02:52PM EDT

It's been two years since the Ayotzinapa students kidnapping and disappearance, and a lot of questions are still unanswered.

Apple Store Opens In Mexico City

Jayne Mountford | Sep 25 2016, 07:55AM EDT

Apple's first retail outlet in Mexico City comes two years after it opened its first Latin American store in Brazil.

Sandra Cisneros, Jose Andres Receive Honor From Obama

Suman Varandani | Sep 23 2016, 07:26AM EDT

The artists were presented the awards by President Barack Obama at a White House reception to celebrate “creators who give every piece of themselves to their craft.”

8 Latinos You Need To Know Representing In Rio Olympics!

Jayne Mountford | Aug 04 2016, 01:55PM EDT

The 2016 Rio Olympics begin Friday, August 5, with the opening ceremony and run through Sunday, August 21. Here are eight Latino athletes to follow as they go for gold.

Mexican Model Brutally Murdered In Front Of Family Members

Latin Times | Jun 28 2016, 02:16PM EDT

A TV model has been shot dead in front of her family members in Mexico.

Argentina Zoo Closes To Become Eco Park; Calls Keeping Animals In Captivity 'Degrading'

Natalie Roterman | Jun 26 2016, 07:55PM EDT

The Buenos Aires Zoo is closing its doors after 140 and will become an eco park for animals rescued from illegal trafficking.

Miss World Nicaragua 2014 Dead At 22 After Losing Battle To Cancer

Jessica Lucia Roiz | Jun 22 2016, 04:14PM EDT

Nicaragua is mourning the death of Yumara López, beauty queen who represented the country in Miss World 2014. This is her story.

8 Fun Facts About 'El Chavo del 8' On Its 45th Anniversary

Natalie Roterman | Jun 20 2016, 03:36PM EDT

The beloved comedy show "El Chavo del 8" debuted 45 years ago on June 20, 1971 until its final episode on January 1, 1980.

Mexico Governor Says 'No One Loves Fat Girls' During Public Speech

Latin Times | Jun 14 2016, 11:18PM EDT

Jaime Rodriguez, Nuevo Leon state Governor, got into a lot of trouble for stating that "no one likes fat or pregnant girls" during a public speech.

Students Turn García Marquez Novel 'One Hundred Years Of Solitude' Into Memes

Natalie Roterman | Jun 14 2016, 02:39PM EDT

A Chilean teacher asked her students to turn the celebrated Gabriel García Márquez novel "One Hundred Years Of Solitude" into memes, and this is what happened.

7 Creepy Things To Know About Mexico's 'Isla De Las Muñecas'

Jessica Lucia Roiz | Jun 11 2016, 02:38PM EDT

This is everything you need to know about Mexico's creepiest doll island. We dare you to check out our eerie photo gallery, too.

Fed Up Little Girl Asks Nicolás Maduro For Water, Food And Shampoo [VIDEO]

Natalie Roterman | Jun 06 2016, 02:53PM EDT

A video of a Venezuelan girl complaining to President Nicolás Maduro about the scarcity of resources in her country, went viral this weekend.

Alan Pulido, Mexican Soccer Player, Kidnapped In Tamaulipas

Natalie Roterman | May 29 2016, 05:13PM EDT

Soccer player Alan Pulido was taken by a group of armed people, after driving away from a party near Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas in Mexico.

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