Mexico and Ecuador will play each other in a Copa America Group A game. This is a crucial game for both teams, because neither have a win so far. Latin Post breaks down the game and picks a winner.
It had been 24 years since Colombia had enjoyed a competitive victory over Brazil. It was also almost one year since Colombia was thrown out of the World Cup by Brazil in a violent 2-1 encounter.
The drama was heightened by Colombia essentially playing an elimination game.
It had all the ingredients for high drama. It did not disappoint.
Colombia pulled off a 1-0 win over Brazil to pick up a vital three points in Group C of the Copa America. While the score was low, tempers flared up throughout the match as the rivalry between these two nations increased. Here is what we learned from the match.
Before the Copa America started, people knew they had to pencil in the June 17 date between Colombia and Brazil. Two juggernauts who had played to an edgy match in last year's World Cup were bound to bring about some attacking flair and drama.
What drama it has turned out to be.
Mexico and Chile will play each other in a Group A game of the 2015 Copa America. This is the first game for both of these teams in this tournament. Latin Post previews the game, provides a schedule and predicts a winner.
Argentina and Paraguay will play each other in a Group B game of the 2015 Copa America. This is the first game for both of these teams in this tournament. Latin Post previews the game, provides a schedule and predicts a winner.
Group C of the Copa America is widely considered the Group of Death of this tournament.
Chile gets a Mexican B-team, a decent but not great Ecuador and a minnow in Bolivia, while Argentina gets an easy group featuring a Luis Suarez-less Uruguay as well as a rebuilding Paraguay and tournament debutante in Jamaica in Group B.
Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela all have to do battle against one another with Peru offering them perhaps the only respite from the other tough matchups.
However, at this point in time it is actually rather easy to pick the favorite to win the group - Brazil. Here are reasons why.
In 2014, Colombia shocked the world with an outstanding turn at the World Cup in Brazil.
Even without superstar striker Radamel Falcao, the team emerged as a favorite to win the cup and only a controversial match against Brazil stopped Los Cafeteros in their tracks.
Unsurprisingly, Colombia enters this Copa America tournament as a favorite, looking more mature in all areas and certainly more experienced. But is Colombia set for another big moment or will its years of underachievement make a hasty return?
The 2015 Copa America is looming. So many great soccer players will be on display in Chile this summer representing their country. Here, we list the 10 best players playing in the 2015 Copa America.
Several Latin American governments have been challenging various approaches to the war on drugs, traditionally pushed by the United States. Countries like Colombia, Chile, and Bolivia are "just saying no" to -- or at least severely modifying -- long held U.S. anti-drug strategies employed in the region like prohibition, the eradication of narcotics-producing crops, and presenting a unified militarized front against growers.
Spanish artist Alejandro Sanz whose known as having the largest number of Grammy awards --17 Latin and 3 American -- is oozing with talent with his signature raspy voice and sultry Flamenco-inspired vibes, so it's no wonder why he named his tenth album," "Sirope" ("Syrup").
Here's how Uber is using unconventional strategies to address the interesting peculiarities the company is finding in new markets across the world, starting with Colombia.
Real Madrid is in a bit of a slump in the Spanish Premier League. They have dropped to second place in the standings, and fans are treating this like a crisis. Without a doubt the biggest reason Real Madrid has dropped their first place lead is because James Rodriguez hasn't been on the field.
