Valeria Pasmanter and How Her Startup Helps Foreigners Find Rooms in Argentina

Finding a place to stay in Argentina is not just stressing but also dangerous. That's why most of the foreigners who had visited the place would often complain about their demoralizing experiences, but Valesia Pasmanter has a way to help them out.

International Maritime Organization: North Korea to Launch Rocket Carrying Earth Observation Satellite

The government of North Korea has sent a shipping warning to the International Maritime Organization confirming its intention to launch a long-range rocket carrying Earth observation satellite between Feb. 8 and 25.

Chef Gaston Acurio: Meet the Ambassador of Peru’s Culinary Ascent

Years ago, Peruvian gastronomical culture has never always been the world's "next big thing." But one day, a man created a change. He revolutionized the culinary field in Peru which turned the world upside down. Today, Peru has become one of the world's leading culinary capitals. The man who is guilty of starting that change is none other than Chef Gaston Acurio.

Nicole Madison Lovell Allegedly Stabbed to Death the Day She Disappeared

The investigation showed that Nicole Madison Lovell, the 13-year old Virginia girl, was stabbed to death the very day she disappeared, according to authorities.

Travel Tips: Latin America’s Best Hikes

One of the best things to do in Latin America is to hike. The misty cloud forests, innocence of the view and the breathtaking backdrop of Andean mountains are simply making the experience world class. Latin America's nature offers limitless opportunities on how to enjoy a journey. Whether it's a short day's hike or a multiday trek, options are endless.

Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer to Cut 1,600 Jobs, to Close Business Units

Yahoo! Chief Executive Mayer is expected to cut 1,600 jobs and several local and international business units or about 15 percent of the company's total workforce as part of its big cost-cutting plans.

World’s Top Chef Benoît Violier Found Dead

The 44-year old French Top Chef Benoît Violier was found lifeless in his apartment with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Crissier, Switzerland, Sunday, Jan. 31. His cause of death was believed to be suicide.

Astrid y Gaston: Exploring One of Peru’s Finest Restaurants

Peruvian Chefs could create the most exotic and rich flavors perfect to satisfy every craving. Peru's capital, Lima, is slowly becoming the culinary capital of Latin America. And Astrid y Gaston is one of those Peruvian restaurants that really stands out.

Brazil Tries to Maintain Carnival Atmosphere Amid Zika Virus Outbreak

With over 270 confirmed microcephaly cases due to the Zika virus, Brazilians are still gearing up for their annual Carnival activities while planning to celebrate as normally as they can.

Women’s Rights Advocates Denounce Zika Advice for Latinas to Avoid Pregnancy

Women's rights advocates denounce the government's recommendations to avoid pregnancy saying the move is irresponsible and unfair to women.

Tambero: How This Software Helps ‘Disconnected Farmers Connect With Their Land’

Through the years, South America's dairy industries have improved and grown. Among its milk producing countries are Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Costa Rica and other Central American countries. With the industry's increasing demand, no wonder why Tambero Company is also gaining popularity. With its web-based global system for cattle management, it is indeed the perfect "buddy" for dairy farmers.

CELAC Summit Ends, Pledges Regional Unity on Zika, Economic Crisis and Peace

The fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) ended Wednesday as delegates pledged regional unity to focus on the peace process in Colombia and fight the economic crisis and the epidemic caused by the Zika virus. The summit, which was recently held in Ecuador, was hosted by Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.

Marc Anthony Puts Tarzana Mansion on the Market for $4.35M

Multiple Grammy winner Marc Anthony's recently bought quasi-Colonial mini-mansion in Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana, California is now up in the market for $4.35M.

Meet Enrique Olvera: Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Latin America 2015

By "reinventing traditional Mexican with extraordinary attention to detail," Chef-patron Enrique Olvera became the 2015 Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Awardee.

Zika Virus in Europe: Danish and Swiss Tourists Test Positive

Tourists from Denmark and Switzerland were diagnosed with the Zika virus after returning from Latin America, where the case is now an epidemic.

Latin America Projected to Top World’s Highest Rate of Professional Working Women by 2025

Latin America is forecasted to be "the world's highest proportion of professional working women of 2025," Mercer, a consulting firm, reported Wednesday, Jan. 27. The country's rate for women's representation in the workforce is projected to increase from 36 percent in 2015 to 49 percent after a decade.

Tappsi App: 'Providing Safe Rides in Unsafe Cities'

"Millionaire rides" have been a very big issue in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. No wonder why hailing a taxi from the streets can be very difficult and even be risky.

White House Peace Activist Concepcion Picciotto Dies at 80

After heading the longest-running act of peaceful protest demonstrated in the U.S. history for decades, Concepcion Picciotto died at a housing facility operated by N Street Village in Washington at the age of 80.

Breast Cancer Drug Could Treat Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity -- Aberdeen University

Fenretinide, a drug initially designed as a cure to breast cancer, could improve the lives of billions of people who are suffering with type-2 diabetes and obesity, researchers at the University of Aberdeen shared.

British Government, Bill Gates Pledge $4.3 Billion to Win the War on Malaria

Microsoft founder Bill Gates and British Chancellor George Osborne have pledge $4.3 billion (£3 billion) to fund a five year research to eradicate malaria.

Chef Lala: How She Deliciously Creates a Change for a Healthier and Better Life

Mexican foods are naturally known to be high in carbs, fats and calories. These delicacies might be like heaven sent for its creativity and flavor but these are still not good enough to make anyone healthier. So in order for Latinos to stay fit, most of them would sacrifice and deprive themselves with these delicious and mouth-watering treats.

Mardi Gras! Galveston 2016: February Parade, Events Schedule of Texas’ Largest Mardi Gras Celebration

The beautiful and colorful Galveston Mardi Gras! tradition will return to the island for two weeks this Feb. Its 105th celebration will be highlighted with 22 parades, five legant masked balls, 20 balcony parties and more than 30 concerts. The third largest Mardi Gras! celebration in the U.S. which will be on Jan. 29 until Feb. 9, 2016 is expected to gather 300,000 attendees who will hit Galveston's road to grab some beads.

CELAC Summit: Latin American and Caribbean Leaders Ready to Meet in Ecuador

The foreign leaders from the member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) were gathered Sunday to discuss and prepare for the 4th upcoming summit in Ecuador Wednesday next week.

Miami Dolphins Go International in Search of Cheerleaders in Latin America

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.

Algramo Startup: How Chilean Vending Machine Company Delivers Food Staples, Economic Fairness to Society

One of the main problems in Santiago, Chile is where to buy budget-friendly food. This problem is what urged Jose Manuel Moller and his three friends' to build a business like Algramo.
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