Culture

Dinosaur Fossils & Footprints: Bolivia now Has Most Dinosaur Footprints on Earth

After the discovery of 5,000 new dinosaur footprints, the landlocked Latin American nation of Bolivia can now boast the largest number of dinosaur prints in the world.

Discussions About Ethnicity, Race and Gender in the Classroom Benefits Young Latinos and Blacks, not Color-Blind Approach

According to new research, the decision to forgo a color-blind approach and, instead, encourage frank discussions about ethnicity, race and gender in the classroom could yield impressive results, including: differentiated instruction, frequent family engagement, a positive culture and professional educational environments.

Oil Spill From Russian Boat Threatens Spain's Canary Islands, Gran Canaria Beaches Need Cleaning

On Saturday the government of Spain activated an environmental emergency alert regarding oil slicks that threaten to come ashore beaches on the southwestern Canary Islands.

Former Guantanamo Detainees Continue to Protest in Uruguay

A quartet of former Guantanamo Bay prisoners protested for a second day on Saturday. The four ex-detainees were demanding further assistance from the Uruguayan as well as the U.S. governments regarding their adaptation to living life in their new home.

Russia Looks for Allies in Latin America

Despite the fact that Russia’s commercial interests in Latin America have grown over the past decade, the fruits of a free flowing trade between Russia and the region has been overshadowed by the greater need for political allies.

Domestic Violence Targeted by New Campaign That Looks to Empower Women and Men in the Latino Community

Domestic violence, the horrendous pattern of abusive behavior whereby an intimate partner inflicts violence on their significant others, is impacting women and men across the U.S. But, Latinos are ready to challenge domestic violence victimization.

US-Cuba Relations: Cuban Lung Cancer Vaccine Coming to the United States

During a recent trade mission trip to Cuba the Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, New York signed an agreement which will allow them to import a Cuban lung cancer vaccine called CimaVax.

Chile's Volcano Is Still Active But No Longer Major Threat, Say Experts

Despite the Calbuco volcano remaining active on Saturday, authorities have downgraded the likelihood of another major eruption.

Chile Volcano Calbuco Leads to Flight Problems Throughout Latin America

Several flights to the capitals of Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay have been cancelled as ash from the Chilean volcano Calbuco, which erupted earlier this week, reached as far as southern Brazil on Saturday.

Goodyear to Build a New Tire Plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico

According to Mexico's economy minister Ildefonso Guajardo, the Ohio-based Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is set to invest $550 million to build a new plant in Mexico.

Jailed Venezuelan Mayor Antonio Ledezma Transferred to Hospital

Antonio Ledezma, the incarcerated mayor of Venezuela's capital Caracas, was transferred from prison to a hospital where he will undergo emergency surgery for a groin hernia

Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman Pays Homage to her Native Honduras, Opens Cacao Market

Chocolatier and founder of MarieBelle New York (SoHo) Mariben Lieberman has a refined palate, a worldly perspective, and an extraordinary expertise in cacao as evidenced by her signature artisanal ganache, equisitely roasted coffee, and world-class Aztec Hot Chocolate.

Spain News: Former King Juan Carlos Allegedly Led Secret Life with German Aristocrat

According to a new book called “Final De Partida” (End Game) Juan Carlos,the ex-king of Spain, was leading a double life and having an affair with a German aristocrat for the last ten years of his reign.

Peru Protest: Month-Long Copper Mine Protest Has First Fatality After Police Opened Fire

A 61-year-old farmer named Victoriano Huayna has become the the first fatality of a month long protest against a Mexican-owned copper mining project in Peru.

Mexico News: Stolen Radioactive Material Found

Radioactive material that was stolen in Cardenas, Tabasco on April 13 was recovered on Wednesday. The small container of deadly material had been abandoned under a pedestrian bridge.

U.S. Navy Gives Cesar Chavez Funeral Honors 22 Years After His Death

When Civil rights and labor leader Cesar Chavez passed away - 22 years ago to this day -- he didn't receive full graveside honors from the U.S. Navy at his memorial in California, but because of a fellow Navy sailor the past will change.

How 'Eat Mexico' Author Lesley Téllez Started Writing About Mexico City's Street Food

"Eat Mexico" a colorful and attractive cookbook authored by journalist, homecook and entrepreneur Lesley Téllez, tells the story of the antojitos, the street foods of Mexico City.

Slovenian Archaeologist Finds Lost Mayan City, Has Discovered More than 80 in Mexico

A Slovenian archaeologist named Ivan Šprajc has discovered the lost city of Lagunita, a Mayan city built circa 700 AD and mysteriously abandoned four centuries.

National Campaign Aims to Help Hispanic Students Gain Access to College Education Resources

¡Estudia, Hay Dinero! ("Study, There's Money!" or "There's Money to Study!"), a new national campaign provided by platform Univision Contigo, looks to connect Hispanic students to resources that will help make college education more accessible, and it will help to connect those students to financial aid options.

Venezuela's Migguel Anggelo Teams Up with Director David Drake, Releases 'La Casa Azul' [EXCLUSIVE]

If you could bottle the charisma and the talent of Venezuelan-born singer, dancer, artist and storyteller Migguel Anggelo, you'd get a taste of what it's like to open your senses, relish in the beauty of your surroundings, and most importantly have a no-holds-barred approach towards sharing your craft with the world.