Latin America

Christmas Traditions From Around Latin America

The following traditions are practiced in Latin American countries and by Latinos in the United States.

A Latina Millennial At The Top of Her Game: Maria Velazquez-Sanclemente

Latino Millennials are blazing their career trails in paths that are uncommon from previous generations. This Instagram generation is also becoming well known for breaking the mold of what it means to be at the top of an industry.

Mexican Census Recognizes 'Afro-Mexican' Classification for the First Time

The Mexican government has for the first time ever recognized “Afro-Mexican” as a category in their census.

Katy Perry Tops Forbes Highest-Paid Musicians List

Katy Perry reigns supreme, as she’s topped Forbes’ Highest-Paid Musicians List. Katy Perry reigns supreme, as she's topped Forbes' Highest-Paid Musicians List.

Obama Opens Climate Change Summit with Call for Deal

President Obama called for world leaders to join in a deal to address climate change at a United Nations conference in Paris on Monday.

Oscars 2016 Predictions: A Look at the 2016 Latin American Oscar Selections

Latin America has ruled the festival circuit this year and also looks poised to be nominated at the Oscars.

Columbus Day 2015: Many American Cities Replace 'Columbus Day' With 'Indigenous People's Day'

The holiday marking the continent's discovery - "Columbus Day" to most Americans and "Día de la Raza" in many Spanish-speaking nations - is increasingly being celebrated as "Indigenous Peoples Day" by jurisdictions across the United States.

Mexican Independence Day 2015: Authentic Cuisine, Parades, Latino Stars Celebrate ‘El Grito’ [Watch]

See video footage of the East Los Angeles Mexican Indpendence Day Parade that drew thousands of spectators on Sunday.

Hispanic Heritage Month 2015: Top 10 Latin American Home Run Hitters in MLB History

Latin Post counts down the top 10 greatest Latin American-born home run hitters in Major League Baseball history in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Cricket Wireless Plans, Phones: More Calling Options for Latin America Calls

Cricket Wireless will add calling options to nine new Latin America countries to their pre-paid wireless plans. For a small fee, customers can add minutes to call these countries.

Danger for Latin American Journalists Is on the Rise

A report released by the nongovernmental watchdog group Freedom House indicates that government harassment of reporters is on the rise in many Latin American countries.

Europeans Moving to Latin America, Study Finds

Faced with economic uncertainty in Europe, a new study released by the International organization for Migration, finds that a great number of Europeans are resettling to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Pope Francis Wraps Up Latin America Tour With Mass, Visit to Slum

Pope Francis over the weekend wrapped up his historic Latin America tour with a visit to a slum and with a Mass attended by about a million faithful

In Bolivia, Pope Apologizes to Native peoples, Slams 'Economy That Kills,' Weighs In on Dispute With Chile

During his visit to Bolivia, Pope Francis on Thursday apologized for the "many grave sins" committed against native peoples of Latin America during colonial times.

Mexico Reacts to Donald Trump Immigrant Bashing: Secretary of Foreign Affairs José Antonio Meade Says Trump Displayed ‘Profound ignorance’

Donald John Trump Sr. joined the 2016 presidential races on Tuesday, two days after his 69th birthday.

Boxing News: Felix Verdejo Emerges as Next Big Latino Superstar From Puerto Rico

Felix Verdejo scored an impressive win in his last fight. The young Puerto Rican fighter has a very bright future ahead of him as he enters the prime of his promising career.

Father’s Day 2015: Holiday Origins, When the Holiday is Celebrated in U.S. and Latin America, and Gift Ideas

Everything you want to know about Father's Day in the U.S. and Latin America, plus fun gift ideas for every budget.

Cuba News: Young Athletes Beginning to Favor Soccer Over Baseball As Most Popular Sport in Cuba

Baseball is the most popular sport in Cuba today, however many younger fans are beginning to switch their favorite sport to soccer instead. Many factors are included to the increasing popularity of soccer in Cuba.

Spotify Eyeing Expansion in Latin America

Music-streaming service Spotify is eyeing an expansion into Latin American markets, and the way to do that, the company says, is by integrating itself into consumers' phone contracts.

Immigration Reform News 2015: China Overtakes Mexico as Nation with Most Immigrants Entering United States

The ethnic and racial make up of the U.S. may start experiencing another change soon as immigration from Asia, particularly China, starts outpacing Mexican and Latin American immigration.

Mother’s Day 2015: Dates of Celebration in USA, Mexico, Bolivia and More Latin American Countries

Mother's Day honors one's own mother along with motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence mothers have in society.