Maduro Gives Weeklong Holiday to Workers to Save Power

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has devised a new strategy to address the country's major power crises. All workers will now have an extended furlough.

Uber Sets Eyes on Argentina But May Receive a Chilly Welcome - Here's Why

Uber is broadening its operations by setting its sights on Argentina. The announcement, however, wasn't welcomed warmly.

Colombia's Cano-Limon Covenas Pipeline Suspended After Attacks from Leftist Group ELN

The National Liberation Army, Colombia’s second largest leftist group, has attacked the Cano-Limon Covenas pipeline. The ELN’s two bomb attacks have suspended the pipeline's operations.

Sick Venezuelans are Dying Due to Poor Health Care System & Colombia Border Restrictions

Sick Venezuelans plead for help from Colombia’s medical facilities amid a lingering border dispute. This is despite the fact that the two governments remain at a war.

Jean Arnault to Head Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed UN envoy Jean Arnault of France to head the organization’s political mission in Colombia. It will monitor and verify a future peace deal between the Colombian government and the FARC.

Colombia Mines & Energy Minister Tomas Gonzalez Resigns

Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tomás González Estrada has resigned from his position. The country is swamped with energy problems due to the drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Mexico-based Startup Platzi is Teaching Professional Skills to Latin America One Subscriber at a Time - How This Can Increase Employment Opportunities for Latinos

Gone are the days when people are required to attend tedious classes and undergo physical training to acquire professional skills. With the continuing rise of the digital age, it's no wonder that education platforms are also innovating.

Why Latin America Remains Poor Amidst Economic Growth

Minimum wage earners were given a raise in 2016 across many territories, but this still remains insufficient.

Colombian Police Chief Accused of Initiating Cadets into Male Prostitution Ring

Colombian Police Chief Rodolfo Palomino welcomes Investigator General Alejandro Ordonez’s probe on allegations that he is involved in a male prostitution ring in a bid to clear his name.

Guillain-Barré, Zika Virus Connection Getting Stronger as Paralysis Cases Increase in Latin America

Doctors continue to witness an increase in patients exhibiting the symptoms of the condition.

Peace Deal, 'Plan Colombia' at Heart of Obama-Santos Meeting

The peace deal between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will take center stage on Feb. 4 as President Barack Obama is set to host his Colombian counterpart, Juan Manuel Santos, at the White House.

Colombia to Ask US to Help Pay for Peace Process

The Colombian government is set to ask the United States for millions of dollars in additional aid as it nears a historic peace deal with the country's Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Negotiations could end South America's longest-running guerrilla conflict.

Major Latino Films Released in February 2016 Include 'Embrace of the Serpent,' 'Deadpool,' 'Zoolander 2'

February promises to be even more eventful for Latin Americans with almost one release per week featuring a prominent actor or director from Latin American descent. Here is a look at the films showing Latinos some love in a month that appropriately contains the day of love.

Colombia Permits Same-Sex Couple to Jointly Register Child

Colombian authorities allowed a same-sex couple to jointly register a child with the civil registry, a move celebrated by LGBT rights groups as another step toward equal treatment of gay and lesbian citizens in the South American country.

Drug Lord Pablo Escobar's Hidden Safe Found in Mansion Wall

A secret safe was discovered on the Miami Beach property where the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar once owned a mansion.

UN Considers Mission to Monitor Colombian Peace Deal

If the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) manage to finalize a peace deal, the disarmament of the leftist rebels will likely be overseen by a special United Nations mission.
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