Latin America

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

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

Mexican Model Brutally Murdered In Front Of Family Members

Latin America By Latin Times

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

Jun 28 2016, 02:16PM EDT

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

News By Natalie Roterman

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

Jun 26 2016, 07:55PM EDT

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

Latin America By Jessica Lucia Roiz

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

Jun 22 2016, 04:14PM EDT

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

Entertainment By Natalie Roterman

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

Jun 20 2016, 03:36PM EDT

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

News By Latin Times

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.

Jun 14 2016, 11:18PM EDT

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

News By Natalie Roterman

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.

Jun 14 2016, 02:39PM EDT