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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; Tension Continues Over Murder of Colombian Activists

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; Stricter Measures for Electric Consumption Imposed

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.

Ex-Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's Brother Arrested in Death Squad Probe

Santiago Uribe, the brother of ex-Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, has been arrested on murder allegations in the death squad case probe.

Colombia Tracks Progress of Every Pregnant Woman Suspected With Zika

Colombia is tracking the progress of pregnant women in the country who are suspected to be inflicted with the Zika virus.

The Most Important Heritage Sites in Latin America

When it comes to history and culture, the Latin America region can hold its own against the world’s greatest. Some of man’s finest and most significant historical and archaeological feats were accomplished in these lands and the opportunity to get a glimpse still exists for travelers making the trip.

Chilean Retailer Ripley Closing Colombian Stores as Country's Fashion Market Faces Changes

The popular Latin American retailer will no longer sell in Colombia due to poor sales in 2014. On Feb. 18, Ripley, a Chilean department store, announced the closing of all stores in Colombia because of struggling sales in Latin America's third largest economy.

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.

Hispanic Teacher-Turned-FBI Assistant Director Talks How to Be a Successful Leader

Diego Rodriguez almost did not make it to where he is today, but he is now in charge of over 2,000 employees in the FBI's largest field office in New York City. He leads investigations from terrorism to public corruption in the greatest city in the world and eight counties in the state of New York.

Colombian Jails Have Secrets That Can Give You Nightmares

Dismembered bodies of prisoners and visitors were discovered in drain pipes at a jail in Colombia. Dismembered bodies of prisoners and visitors were discovered in drain pipes at a jail in Colombia.

A Traveler's Guide to the Best Beaches in Latin America

Plan for your next getaway with this handy guide to the best beaches in Latin America. Winter got you blue? Look ahead and plan for your summer vacation now that it's almost here.

How Latin America Became a Significant Market for Scotch Whisky

Latin America is a vast and developing market. That’s why the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Canning House, a top U.K. forum on Latin American politics, economics and business, believed that the growth of Scotch showed what other European businesses can achieve in the region.

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. Paralysis and neurological disorders, such as the Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), are increasing in Latin American countries and its links to the Zika virus outbreak could be getting stronger, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed in a new report.

Mortality Rate of Colombian Latino Kids Due To Nutrition-Related Issues On The Rise

Colombia reports that there is an increase in the mortality rate in children under 5-years old due to malnutrition.

Why Colombia’s ‘Garage Clinics’ Continue to Perform Plastic Surgery Procedures Amid Extreme Health Risks

Colombia is perhaps considered the plastic surgery capital in Latin America. As a matter of fact, the country has always been in the top 10 with the highest number of operations, along with Venezuela and Brazil.

Popular Latino Instagram Couple Talks Online Dating Ventures

Alexander Ospina and wife Katalina Gomez, popularly known on social media as Alex and Kata, recently shared their thoughts on online dating in an interview.

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.

Colombia, Ecuador’s Flower Industries Flourish as Valentine’s Day Looms

Latin American nations Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador are three of the major suppliers of flowers in the United States. As a matter of fact, around 500 million cut Colombian flowers was delivered to the U.S. market on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Colombia Vows to Crackdown on ELN Rebels as FARC Negotiations Take Place

Colombia has set its sights on the country's number two rebel group. Colombia might have managed to take significant strides towards reaching a peace deal with the country's FARC rebels, but the nation's number two guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army, or ELN, is proving to be a much more challenging group to handle.