Pedro Barusco, the former Petrobras executive, made the accusation against the socialist party at a congressional hearing, alleging that the current treasurer of the Workers' Party had been involved in the scheme.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the country’s first female president, has just signed a new law that seeks to set tough new penalties for the murder of women and girls.
South by Southwest just got juicier for the SXAméricas Program. Dubbed the "Mexican Madonna" Gloria Trevi, an acclaimed performer, songwriter and multimillion selling recording artist is coming to SXSW for an in-depth interview and the premiere of a new film based on her life, "GLORIA."
"The 21st Century Women's Health Act," new legislation proposed by senior United States Senator from Washington Patty Murray, is a bill that looks to honor progress made on behalf of women's reproductive health care, and it proposes to protect those advancements. In a recent teleconference with Planned Parenthood, Murray discussed the bill, equality, opportunity and women's health.
Women's History Month honors some of the most famous and notable females throughout history in multiple countries around the world. Here, Latin Post takes the time to honor those women and list 10 influential Latina athletes in sports.
It's that time of year again and Austin, Texas, is not only bringing the heat and good eats, but it's brining the live, Latin tunes with its 8th Annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival on May 16 at Fiesta Gardens.
Faced with food shortages and an uncertain economy, Venezuela, as part a plan to initiate the rationing of food, will install 20,000 fingerprint scanners at supermarkets across the socialist country.
Former Miss Hispano-America Illinois Bridget Ruiz on Sunday was the fourth contestant to be eliminated from the ninth season of Univisión's "Nuestra Belleza Latina." Ruiz's defeat means that Nathalia Casco remains in the competition.
Venezuelan actor and singer Gabriel Coronel on Sunday was crowned the winner of Telemundo's "Top Chef Estrellas" competition. The 28-year-old's triumph means that his chosen charity, Amigos For Kids - an organization that helps children in need - will take home $50,000.
At the ninth annual commemorative ceremony to celebrate Ecuadorian politician Galo Plaza's New York birthplace, trailblazers Frida Kahlo, Gabriela Mistral and Julia de Burgos were honored, and so were eight other New York Latinas who are currently shaping the arts and culture.
Pau Gasol has made history once again. The Spanish power forward is now the all-time scorer in NBA history by a Hispanic player. Gasol overtook Rolando Blackman, and is now in fifth place among international scorers all-time.
There's nothing more Americana than a Norman Rockwell painting where the artist captured the essence of American culture with the stroke of a paintbrush. Have you ever wondered what it would look like if Rockwell's paintings came to life during the 1940's, in the middle of World War II - but set in Mexico?Well Mexican Director Alejandro Monteverde, Mexican Executive Producer Eduardo Verástegui, and Executive Producers Roma Downey ("Touched by an Angel," "Son of God" & "The Bible" series) and Mark Burnett (producer of "The Voice," "Shark Tank," "Son of God" & "The Bible" series) have made this a reality with their upcoming major motion picture, "Little Boy," which hits theaters on April 24.
"Straight Walk: A Supermodel's Journey To Finding Her Truth," is a memoir written by actress, model and business woman Patricia Velasquez, and the book had its coming out party this week at Teddy's in the swank and historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles.
Colombian singer Maluma has denied rumors that he is romantically involved with Belinda Peregrín. But that did not keep the reggaeton star from graciously complementing the Mexican artist.
Mexican First Lady Angelica Rivera met some of the cast of "Downton Abbey" during her and her husband's visit to the United Kingdom. Though creator Julian Fellowes did not meet the first lady, he did meet President Pena Nieto.
Major League Baseball is one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States today, and they are looking to broaden their game. With a rich history on the baseball field, Cuba could very well host spring training exhibition games in the near future.
What is the state of diversity in writing for television within the entertainment industry? That's a question that The Writers Guild of America, West asked and sought answers in its latest findings in 2015 TV Staffing Brief.
When England’s Prime Minister David Cameron meets next with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, he will "raise concerns" about human rights and discuss Mexico's judicial system.
First late-night host to tape a show in Cuba in over over 50 years Relations between Cuba and the United States are improving enough that a U. S. -based late-night TV show was able to travel to Cuba and record an episode.
