Coffee is one of Latin America's major exports, sustaining independent farmers in rural areas as well as corporate bankers in metropolitan areas. But changing climate patterns have exaggerated plagues and droughts in the region, and this has produced less than desirable conditions for coffee production.
Quinoa may have sparked the latest health craze, but the food is also sparking debate between indigenous farmers in Brazil, who harvest the grain, and researchers in the United States, who want to grow it themselves.
What did we learn about the opening game between Brazil and Croatia? Here are five important observations as well as a look at the best and worst players on the pitch during the first game of FIFA's 2014 World Cup.
Not everyone can fly to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup 2014, but Google is giving everyone the chance to tour the 12 official World Cup stadiums from the comfort of your pajamas: Introducing Google Street View's World Cup stadium tours.
This year's World Cup will be filled with batches and batches of high end players from across the globe, many of them from South America, and all of them will be looking to make their mark on the first tournament on their continent since Argentina played host in 1978. Here is a look at each South American sides' top players.
Brazil is the most historic nation in World Cup history. The country has already lifted five trophies and is among the favorites to lift its sixth this year. In fact, Brazil is looked upon as the favorite by many to win the World Cup. Here are a few reasons why.
The 2014 World Cup begins in Brazil Thursday, and Latino celebrities and professional athletes are putting their own musical spin on the colossal event that's captures the attention of the world. Superstars like Shakira, Carlos Vives, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, and Brazil's soccer players, defender David Luiz and mid-fielder Kaká as well as Spain's mid-fielder/winger Juan Mata, among others, have created their own World Cup Spotify playlists.
Brazil has been preparing for the FIFA 2014 World Cup, after hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, and while continuing to prepare for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games. That's a lot to handle - is Brazil ready for kickoff this week?
Four years later and the interest for the latest FIFA World Cup soccer tournament increased. According to Google, professional soccer is "more popular than ever" in the United States (U.S.) due to the growing Hispanic population.
In an effort to protect Amazon pink dolphins, Brazil's Fishing and Aquaculture Ministry announced Tuesday that it is temporarily banning the fishing of piracatinga, a species of catfish commonly baited with dolphin flesh.
Summertime is upon us and crowds are starting to flock to ice cream carts, yet the American staple has some tough competition from an increasing number of Gelato enthusiasts, eateries and even a MyGelato App for Smartphones.
Summertime is upon us and crowds are starting to flock to ice cream carts, yet the American staple has some tough competition from an increasing number of Gelato enthusiasts, eateries and even a MyGelato App for Smartphones.
Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.
Being Brazilian is more than just genetics for Brazil native Andreia Cardoso, a designer and co-owner of swimwear brand Corpo Bonito. It's a lifestyle, a mindset and a business model for the Brazilian sports and swimwear company, whose mission is to help women embrace their curves and diverse body types and feel more comfortable about themselves at the beach.
