A Hacker Helped Rig Elections in Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, and More By Spying and Manipulating Social Media to Steer Public Opinion

For nearly ten years, a 20-something Colombian hacker secretly shaped the outcomes of major elections across Latin America.

Colombia vs Ecuador Game Preview for World Cup Qualifiers in 2016: Watch James Rodriguez Goals So Far [VIDEO]

Colombia will face its toughest qualification test to date when it hosts Ecuador in its sixth game of the tournament.

Colombia vs Bolivia in 2018 World Cup - How James Rodriguez Must Step up in CONMEBOL Qualifiers

Colombia will play the most important match of their qualifying campaign when they take on Bolivia in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier.

The Meteorite That Made Dinosaurs Extinct 66 Million Years Ago May Have Been Found

The remains of a meteorite believed to be the culprit behind the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago have been found. The rock fragments were found on the island of Gorgonilla.

Maduro Gives Weeklong Holiday to Workers to Save Power

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has devised a new strategy to address the country's major power crises. All workers will now have an extended furlough.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

Colombia's Cano-Limon Covenas Pipeline Suspended After Attacks from Leftist Group ELN

The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second largest leftist group, has attacked the Cano-Limon Covenas pipeline. The ELN’s two bomb attacks have suspended the pipeline's operations.

Sick Venezuelans are Dying Due to Poor Health Care System & Colombia Border Restrictions

Sick Venezuelans plead for help from Colombia’s medical facilities amid a lingering border dispute. This is despite the fact that the two governments remain at a war.

Jean Arnault to Head Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed UN envoy Jean Arnault of France to head the organization’s political mission in Colombia. It will monitor and verify a future peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC.

Colombia Mines & Energy Minister Tomas Gonzalez Resigns

Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tomás González Estrada has resigned from his position. The country is swamped with energy problems due to the drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Mexico-based Startup Platzi is Teaching Professional Skills to Latin America One Subscriber at a Time - How This Can Increase Employment Opportunities for Latinos

Gone are the days when people are required to attend tedious classes and undergo physical training to acquire professional skills. With the continuing rise of the digital age, it's no wonder that education platforms are also innovating.

Why Latin America Remains Poor Amidst Economic Growth

Minimum wage earners were given a raise in 2016 across many territories, but this still remains insufficient.

Colombian Police Chief Accused of Initiating Cadets into Male Prostitution Ring

Colombian Police Chief Rodolfo Palomino welcomes Investigator General Alejandro Ordonez’s probe on allegations that he is involved in a male prostitution ring in a bid to clear his name.

Guillain-Barré, Zika Virus Connection Getting Stronger as Paralysis Cases Increase in Latin America

Doctors continue to witness an increase in patients exhibiting the symptoms of the condition.

Peace Deal, 'Plan Colombia' at Heart of Obama-Santos Meeting

The peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will take center stage on Feb. 4 as President Barack Obama is set to host his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, at the White House.

Colombia to Ask US to Help Pay for Peace Process

The Colombian government is set to ask the United States for millions of dollars in additional aid as it nears a historic peace deal with the country's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Negotiations could end South America's longest-running guerrilla conflict.
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