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Hispanic Scholarship Fund Names Long Beach Native its Top Male Scholar

Chris Soriano, a 21-year old native of Long Beach, has just been named The Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s “Male Scholar of the Year” for 2015.

Pew Teens & Social Media Report 2015: Young Latinos Love Anonymous Sharing Apps and... Google Plus?

This week, the Pew Research Center released its recurring report on social media use among teens in the U.S. Among the survey's findings are some interesting insights on how young Latinos express themselves online.

Obama and Castro: A Historic Meeting, 50 Years in the Making

This weekend, Cuba's leader met face-to-face with the President of the U.S. for the first time in decades.

Mexico Missing Students Update: Mexican Police Arrest Another Suspect in the Case of the 43 Missing Students

A man named Miguel Angel Landa Bahena has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 43 students student teachers that took place last year in southern Mexico.

U.S.-Venezuela Relations Update: Obama Meets with Maduro at Summit of the Americas

President Barack Obama has met with the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro President Barack Obama met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during the Summit of Americas on Saturday.

U.S. Guantanamo Bay Prison in Cuba Will Have a New Commander in July

Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds has been selected to run Guantanamo Bay. The U. S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay has a new commander. Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds has been selected to run the detention center.

Pope Francis News: Busy Pontiff to Visit Three South American Nations Soon

Officials of the catholic church has announced that the pontiff’s upcoming trip to the nations of Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay is set for July 6-12.

Raul Castro Calls Obama an Honest Man.

Speaking for the first time at the Summit of the Americas, an event which was first initiated in 1994, the Cuban leader Raul Castro described U.S. President Obama as an “honest man.”

What Could Go Wrong? Canadian Mining Company Says it Has 'Good Relationship' with Mexico Drug Cartels

The president and chairman of Canada-based mining company, revealed in a television interview on Thursday that his company has a "good relationship" with drug traffickers in the area.

UN Chief Praises US, Cuba for Coming Together

On Friday the U.N. Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon praised U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro for striving to restore diplomatic relations between the two nations.

Northwestern University Develops Twelve Mobile Apps to Help Sufferers of Anxiety Disorders and Depression

Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine launched a slew of mobile applications to help individuals suffering from anxiety disorders and depression.

Chef Julian Medina Puts a Spin on Empanadas, Shares Authentic Mexican Cuisine

On Wednesday, April 8, which also marked National Empanada Day, Tacuba's celebrated Mexican Chef Julian Medina spoke with Latin Post in an exclusive interview to share his spin on the savory treat that is enjoyed in the U.S., Mexico and South America and beyond.

United States Deports Former El Salvador General

After a court ruled that he was responsible for torture and killings while in command, the United States has deported former El Slavador general Eugenio Vides Casanova

PALABRAS: Memoirist Emma Gomez Shares Life Experiences and Engages Readers with Unique Writing Style

"Emma Gomez: A Courageous Woman Displays True Grit" tells a harrowing story, one that focuses on the importance of smaller things, as well as burdens that people carry.

Latin America Remains Silent Regarding Venezuela and U.S. Tensions

As the Summit of the Americas approaches this week, Latin American leaders have by and large kept silent about charges of human rights abuses in Venezuela made by the United States.

Mexico News 2015: North Korea Blames Mexico for Holding Its Ship

North Korea has officially accused Mexico of forcibly detaining one of its ships months after it ran aground off Mexico's Gulf.

PGA Masters 2015 Pairings, Tee Times & Stream: 5 Golfers You Need to Watch at PGA Major Tournament

The biggest golf major is here, the Masters. The very best golfers from around the world will compete to win the exclusive green jacket. Latin Post lists five Latino golfers you should watch at this Masters tournament.

Chile News: Government Approves Pilot Project to Harvesting Medicinal Marijuana for Cancer Patients

As part of a government-approved pilot project which seeks to aid in easing the pain of cancer patients, a Chilean municipality is harvesting legal medical marijuana.

Starbucks, Arizona State University to Offer Four-Year Tuition to Starbucks Employees

Starbucks Coffee Corporation, founded in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, has collaborated with Arizona State University (ASU) to offer Starbucks' employees four years of paid tuition for enrollment in ASU's online bachelor's programs.

Cuba Announces Will Have Official Classified Advertisement in Print and Online

The communist government of the island nation Cuba has announced that it will begin to publish classified ads in both print and online media.