Can Spain Make History & Retain its World Cup Title?

The last time a World Cup champion won back-to-back tournaments was in 1962, when a Pele-led Brazil managed the feet. That generation of players was widely considered the greatest international team of all time. However, another team has managed to enter into that conversation after being the first team to win three straight international tournaments in a row. That team is the current defending champion Spain, which enters the tournament after winning the 2008 and 2012 Euro Cups and the 2010 World Cup. Can Spain make history by winning its second straight World Cup and its fourth straight major tournament?

Latin American Tech Trends: Internet Usage in Brazil Popular, Competes Against Television Time

Internet usage in one of Latin America's strongest markets has proved to capture the interest of the country than television.

Android Market Share in Argentina and Brazil Tops 70 Percent

Android owns more than 70 percent of the smartphone operating system market in the South American countries of Brazil and Argentina, according to a new report from global analytics firm Kantar Worldpanel.

Art in Bloom: Brazilian-Inspired Abstract Art Blossoms with Floral Designs, Benefits Critically Ill Children in Brazil

What do you get when you combine, stunning floral designs -- rich with roses, orchards and hydrangeas from Brazil and Colombia -- with thought-provoking abstract art, Brazilian beats and the taste of Brazil's signature drink, the Caipirinha? An artistic, horticulturist's dream, filled with the essence of Brazil.

Brazilan Center Tiago Splitter Plays Huge Role for San Antonio Spurs Championship Run

The San Antonio Spurs enter the 2014 NBA playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the West and the best record in the NBA. Led by a Hall of Fame coach and a star studded roster, it may be an unknown player that plays a pivotal roles to the Spurs postseason success.

Digital Purchases Via Smartphones, Tablets Growing in Brazil But PCs Remain Popular Across Demographics

Smartphone and tablet adoption in Brazil has increased, as a result, the shopping habits by Brazilians have shifted.

Online Banking Growing in Brazil: More Than Half Made Digital Transactions in 2013

Conducting business on a digital basis has grown in Latin America with notable emphasis in Brazil.

Brazil Police Raid Rio de Janeiro Organized Crime Center in Preparation for 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics

Over 1,000 Brazilian police officers storm the Mare favela Sunday morning.

2014 FIFA Soccer World Cup to Take Place June 12-July 13 in Brazil

Brazil hosts for the second time

Brazilian Congress Passes World's First "Bill of Rights" For The Internet

Earlier this month, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, creator of the World Wide Web, called for a "Bill of Rights" for the web on its 25th birthday. Late last night, Brazil broke ground and became the first country to pass a bill protecting the rights of internet users.

SXSW Interactive Gains International Appeal and Reflects Start-up Growth from Brazil, South Africa, Europe and Africa

SXSW Interactive is becoming more international, but this time other countries don't just want to report back to its citizens, instead they want to show off what they are made of from start-ups to new, innovative ideas -- thus making for more competitive contenders on a global scale.

All You Need to Know About Carnaval's History, Music & Tourism

The festival draws millions of tourists a year

Internet Media Advertisement Spending Tops Magazines But Can't Topple Broadcast Television in Brazil During 2013

Advertisers are spending less on magazine advertisements and more on the Internet in one Latin American country.

Brazil Increases Drone Power as Spain Transfers UAV Tech to the South American Giant

Spain's National Institute of Aerospace Technology agreed to transfer drone technology to Brazil on Thursday, giving Brazil the opportunity to market the drones to South American countries interested in using the unmanned systems.

Jennifer Lopez Films Colorful Music Video for 'We Are One' FIFA Song

Jennifer Lopez heats up Florida along with Claudia and Pitbull while filming the video to the Fifa Anthem.

South America and Valentine's Day Traditions

San Valentín, in Latin America, is a day reserved for passion, sensual love, expectations, and the material exchange of tokens of affection, all to show devotion and commitment. Valentine’s Day in many Latin American countries also promotes “acts of appreciation” for friends, applauding non-romantic love.
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