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New Dinosaur Species Found in Venezuela

New dinosaur species found in Venezuela Western Venezuela has just gifted the scientific community with a new discovery, after a 20-year investigation, of a possible ancestor to the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

MLB Playoffs: Top Latino Players to Watch in Chase for 2014 World Series

The 2014 World Series is almost here. With just three teams remaining in the postseason, Latin Post takes a look at the best Latin American baseball players left in the postseason.

Colombia Drug War & Cartels 2014: Expelled Drug Lord Pleads Guilty to Trafficking

A Colombian cartel leader faces a minimum of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine to the U.S. in the late 1990s.

Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born Singer-Storyteller Migguel Anggelo Awakens the Senses, Wows Sold-Out Crowd at Joe's Pub in NYC with "Between Dreams/ Entre Sueños" Concert

How do you find the extraordinary in the ordinary? What makes a performer truly come alive on stage?After recently watching Brooklyn-based, Venezuelan-born, singer, dancer, artist and storyteller, Migguel Anggelo perform "Between Dreams / Entre Sueños" to a sold-out crowd at Joe's Pub at the Public in New York, I was reminded of how life can imitate art and art can imitate life.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Latin American Born Hockey Players in NHL

While the sport of ice hockey has never been the most popular in the Latin American community, there are a number of countries that have contribute to the National Hockey League. Latin Post.com list the Latino players and countries that have played in the NHL.

MLB Playoffs 2014: Kansas City Royals Team Benefiting From Venezuelan Hitters This Season

The Kansas City Royals are having their best season since 1985, and much of their success has been because of Venezuelan-born hitters on the team as the Royals prepare to face the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Championship Series.

2014 MLB Playoffs: Latino Baseball Players to Watch During Postseason

The 2014 Major League Baseball Playoffs have begun, and there are multiple Latin American players to keep an eye on. Latin Post.com lists notable players you should watch in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Venezuela News & Robert Serra Death Update: Socialist Politician, Partner Murdered

Serra and his partner Maria Herrera were found dead on Wednesday in their Caracas home after being stabbed and possibly tortured. Government officials have launched an investigation into their murders.

Venezuela vs. Clorox: Cleaning Company Embroiled in Fight with Nation Over 'Economic War'

Venezuela fights Clorox over abandoning two facilities The Clorox Company announced it will abandon two of its factories in Venezuela because price controls in the country are too strict, but the country's president wants to take over the abandoned buildings.

Miss Venezuela Monica Spear Death: 3 Men Sentenced for Murdering Beauty Queen, Husband

Three men have confessed to the murders of Miss Venezuela Monica Spear and husband Thomas Henry Berry. The brutal slaying of the former beauty queen and actress in her native of Venezuela shocked the world, but today justice has been served. The three men who came forth have been sentenced to more than twenty-years in prison.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Top 10 Greatest Latino MLB Baseball Players of All Time

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 is underway, and we continue the celebration by honoring the greatest baseball players of all time. Latin Post.com lists the 10 best Latin American born baseball players ever.

Venezuela Virus 2014: Mysterious Disease Reportedly Infects Aragua Area; Governor in Denial

An unknown disease has infected people in the Venezuelan state of Aragua but the state's governor denies these allegations.

2014 MLB Season Stats & Award Predictions: Latino Players Shine as Season Winds Down

The 2014 Major League Baseball season is winding down and awards will be handed out. Many notable Latin American baseball players will be receiving awards. Latin Post lists the most prestigious and Latinos who could win them.

Colombia: Smuggling Continues to Bleed Country's Coffers

Colombia says smuggling continues to bleed the country's coffers Despite jersey sales during the World Cup being a success for official seller Adidas, Colombia says there were millions more untaxed units sold.

Fingerprinting in Venezuelan Grocery Stores: Effort to Curb Food Hoarding and Smuggling

Fingerprinting introduced to Venezuelan grocery stores to curb food hoarding and smuggling, amid an economic crisis in the country

Venezuela News: Judge Throws Out Leopoldo Lopez's Evidence in Trial, Lawyer Says Country Doesn't Have 'Normal Democracy'

The trial of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez continues in the Venezuelan capital, despite the fact that the presiding judge has thrown out most of Lopez's defense evidence.

Venezuela Considers Raising Gas Prices, Government Fears Public Backlash

The Venezuelan government is considering raising its very low gas prices, which could cause public unrest.

Venezuela Deploys 17,000 Troops to Colombian Border

The Venezuelan border with Colombia will close every night this month to try to curb smuggling The Venezuelan government has deployed 17,000 troops to the country's border with Colombia in an anti-smuggling operation that will close the border each night for the next month, BBC reported.

Colombian President Juan Manual Santos Inaugurated For Second Term

President Juan Manuel Santos was inaugurated for his second term Thursday. President Juan Manuel Santos was inaugurated Thursday, beginning his second term as Colombia's president.

'The Liberator' Film 2014: Simon Bolivar Biopic Released in Venezuela [Watch]

Edgar Ramirez plays the Venezuelan liberator in a blockbuster film unlike any other in Latin American cinematographic history.

MLB News, Lineups and Rosters 2014: Latinos Power Toronto Blue Jays Bats

No team in Major League Baseball relies more on Latin American hitters than the Toronto Blue Jays. Incredibly, the top seven MLB hitters on the Blue Jays's roster are all born outside of the United States.