Latin America

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva Facing Criminal Charges

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva is currently battling more legal troubles. It is being reported that he will be facing corruption charges for his involvement in an alleged scheme.

Oct 14 2016, 09:53AM EDT

Juan Manuel Santos Donating Nobel Money To War Victims

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

After winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is looking to pay it forward. It is being reported that he will be donating his prize money to a great cause.

Oct 12 2016, 12:52PM EDT

Agatha Ruiz De La Prada Presents Collection In Nicaragua [PHOTOS]

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

Spanish designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada made history presenting her fashion collection in Nicaragua. The 58-year-old entered the fashion world in 1981 and has quickly made her mark in the fashion...

Oct 10 2016, 03:19PM EDT

First Lady Cilia Flores, President Nicolas Maduro and actors Jamie Foxx and Lukas Haas

Jamie Foxx, Lukas Haas Visit President Maduro In Venezuela

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

Despite the entire controversy going on in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro took a break from the issues to entertain some famous guests. Actor/musicians Jamie Foxx and Lukas Haas were honored...

Oct 06 2016, 05:48PM EDT

Is Haiti The Unluckiest Country In The Western Hemisphere?

News By Damon Salvadore

The tiny island nation of Haiti can't catch a break. With a history of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and outbreaks of disease, the country is the one “most prone to natural disaster,” in the...

Oct 06 2016, 10:54AM EDT

El Chapo's Sons Deny Involvement In Ambush On Mexican Army

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

The Mexican Army was just ambushed on a convoy and officials believe they know who is behind it. Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s sons are rumored to have been behind the military attack.

Oct 04 2016, 01:08PM EDT

Mexican Sex Traffickers Sold Women In Bar At Three-Drink Minimum

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

Mexican authorities have been cutting down on sex trafficking rings in the country. Seven men have been taken into custody for allegedly prostituting women in the country at local bars.

Oct 04 2016, 11:57AM EDT

Director Leon Serment, Wife Murdered By People Hired By Son

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

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.

Oct 03 2016, 11:50PM EDT

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

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

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

Oct 03 2016, 12:28PM EDT

Mexican students and relatives protesting

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

Latin America By Tatayana Yomary

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

Sep 29 2016, 02:52PM EDT

Apple Store Opens In Mexico City

Tech+Games By Jayne Mountford

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

Sep 25 2016, 07:55AM EDT

Sandra Cisneros, Jose Andres Receive Honor From Obama

U.S. By Suman Varandani

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.”

Sep 23 2016, 07:26AM EDT

8 Latinos You Need To Know Representing In Rio Olympics!

Sports By Jayne Mountford

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.

Aug 04 2016, 01:55PM EDT