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Ash Wednesday Observers in Colombia Get Burning Rashes After Getting Marked on Forehead

Some students in Colombia got an unlikely surprise Wednesday on experiencing a burning sensation on their foreheads after being marked with ashes.

Secret Islands in Mexico for Beach Lovers Who Want to Avoid the Crowds

Mexico has earned its spot as one of the hottest destinations in this side of the world, but most tourists are limited to the best-known hotspots in the country. There are idyllic islands here beyond the fan favorite Cozumel and these secret hideaways can give travelers a taste of picturesque shores, adventure and fewer people around to mess up a well-deserved vacation.

Cuba's Tourism Boom Still Fails to Benefit Some Black Cubans

While Cuba's tourism starts to pick-up courtesy of its renewed relationship with the U.S., some black Cubans believe that it only benefits the wealthy and not those who are less fortunate.

Puerto Rico Pupppies Rescued and Transported to the US for Adoption

Puerto Rico's unwanted furbabies might just find a forever home in the United States. The Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons and Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation, together with a number of local shelters, have just reached a very furry agreement with Puerto Rico.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs Rebrands Organization, Aligns Itself with Broader Goals

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs changes its name to Prospanica in an ambitious rebranding strategy.

Telemundo Announces Massive New, High-Tech Headquarters in Miami Ahead of 2018 World Cup

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced on Tuesday it's planning to bring several of Telemundo's operations together into a new massive, high-tech facility in Miami, just in time to cover World Cup 2018.

MLB: Latest on Yovani Gallardo, Cuban Prospect Lazaro Armenteros

The MLB Spring Training is set to start in a few more days and teams are starting fill up their 40-man rosters as well as stacking up their farm system with the best available international prospects. Check out the latest rumors regarding free agent starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo and a host of Cuban prospects including Lazarito and the Gurriel Brothers.

Dominican Artist Cristian Tiburcio Transforms Home Into Landmark Museum; Find More Art Spaces in Latin America

There are a lot of things to see in the Dominican Republic from the sparkling sea to dense jungles to a thriving art scene. In the midst of all this beauty is renowned artist Cristian Tiburcio’s residence, which he transformed into a mosaic-plated sancturary in the town of Bonao.

Aloysio De Andrade Faria’s Journey to Become One of the Wealthiest Men in Brazil

Aloysio De Andrade Faria is one of the wealthiest men in Brazil that's featured in Forbes. In fact, he is included as the 12th wealthiest person on the list. With no doubt, Faria indeed has everything a person would desire his entire life. He achieved all that when destiny took control of his life, his respect for his father came in and his passion to reach success has evolved.

Costa Rica’s Festivals and Holiday Fiestas That Travelers Must Not Miss for an Extraordinary Cultural Experience

Traveling is not only for leisure and relaxation. It is also a way of learning others’ culture so going for a vacation when there are festivals is a great idea.

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman: A Glimpse Into the Life of Mexico's Notorious Kingpin

With his fame and astounding net worth, some people can help but ask, What made the name " El Chapo" so big?

Latin Americans Believe There Is No Cure for Zika Virus

Latin Americans in general doubt their goverments can do anything to eliminate the Zika virus. A new survey showed that Latin Americans in general do not believe the Zika virus can be contained anymore.

7-Month-Old Baby and Parents Killed in Mexico; Authorities Arrest 3 Suspects

Mexican authorities have arrested Juan Antonio Lopez Lopez, Oscar Silver Idael Olmedo Lopez and Arturo Arzate Vargas in connection to the murder of a 7-month-old baby along with his parents outside a convenient store in Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca state, Friday, February 5. The suspects were arrested Monday, Feb. 8.

Super Bowl 50 Breaks All Online Streaming Records: CBS

This year's Super Bowl broke the all-time record for online streaming, as millions of people tuned in to watch the Broncos trounce the Panthers across multiple platforms.

Salma Hayek's Wardrobe Is Too Much to Handle During Recent Hospital Visit

'Drunk Parents' actress Salma Hayek is not drunk in a recently circulated photograph of her seemingly topless as she wore a T-shirt that had a topless woman body print. But she was apparently hospitalized while shooting her latest film with actor Alec Baldwin, LaVoz reports.

'Zootopia' News: Shakira Asks Disney to Add More Curves to Her Character

Colombian singer Shakira, famous for her hit "Hips Don't Lie" recently made headlines for her Disney character in "Zootopia" having more curves than what was originally planned. El Pais reports that Shakira apparently requested that her character Gazelle should have more hips, similar to hers.

Beyonce Slammed Over Super Bowl 50 Halftime Performance

Beyonce is gaining a lot of head turners and eyebrows raising for her recent half time performance at the Super Bowl 50 where she performed her latest hit 'Formation' and reportedly had a very visible statement of "black power," The Economic Times reports.

Zika Virus Crisis Prompts Abortion Debate in Latin America

The Zika virus has led to calls for revision of restrictive abortion laws. Zika virus not only made Latin American women wary of becoming pregnant, it also sparked a resurgence of an age-old debate: whether to or not to legalize abortion.

Latina Celebrity Secrets to Having a Flawless Face

Read on to get a glimps of what their beauty secrets are. How can Jennifer Lopez possibly keep her skin glowing at the age of 47? Or Daisy Fuentes' flawless face by the time she reached 50? Most Latina celebrities are blessed with flawless skin that seem to let them age with beauty, but they won't be able to do so without their daily beauty regime that keeps their skin supple and blemish-free.

How Porto's Charm Betrays Its Latin Descent

Portugal's Porto city betrays its Latin descent with its subtle, yet equally enticing European style of living.