Latin America

NBA All Star Game 2015: Latino Basketball Players Showing Off Talents In Front of the World, Gasol Brothers Lead the Way

The 2015 NBA All-Star Game has come and passed, and fans got an exciting contest. The Western Conference beat the Eastern Conference with multiple Latino players on the court. Latin Post reviews the game and honors the Latino players who contributed.

Berlin Film Festival 2015 Awards: 'Taxi' Wins Golden Bear, But Latin Americans Dominate

The Berlin Film Festival concluded on Saturday Feb. 14 with the festival handing out their annual awards.

SABOR: On Valentine's Day, a Chocolatier Shares Craft with the Indigenous Women of Latin America

With Valentine's Day upon us, lovebirds across the country are giving themselves a pass to indulge in large amounts of chocolate in the name of love. In the U.S. alone, more than 58 million pounds of chocolate candy are reportedly sold during Valentine's week, making up more than 5 percent of chocolate candy's sales for the year.At the same time, thousands of miles away in Latin America, award-winning Mexican-American Chocolatier Arcelia Gallardo is also taking her love and passion for chocolate to another level -- proving that it has the power to unify communities, empower women and ultimately change the world.

Netflix Movies and TV Shows Now Available to Cuba: Streaming Service Charging Customers Same Members Price as Americans

Netflix announced Monday its streaming video service is now available in Cuba at the $7.99 per month rate that it offers in the U.S.

Tennis Event News: Victor Estrella Burgos Captures First Career Tennis ATP Title, Wins 2015 Ecuador Open

Dominican tennis player Victor Estrella Burgos has won his first career professional tennis championship. It took a while, but at 34 years of age, Burgos is the oldest player to ever win his first career ATP title. Burgos recently won the 2015 Ecuador Open over Feliciano López.

China Business News: Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Secures $6.8M Deal With World's 'No. 1 Economy'

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner landed a deal in Beijing ranging from two proposed nuclear power plants to joint space exploration, Associated Press reported.

Honduras vs. Venezuela: International Soccer Friendly Schedule, Rosters, Predictions & Game Stream

Honduras and Venezuela will play each other in an international soccer friendly game. Both Latin American nations love their soccer, and will enjoy watching their squads participate against one another. Full roster breakdown, schedule and game preview can be found here.

Most of the World's Most Dangerous Cities are in Latin America: Report

According to a recent report, Latin American cities claim 43 of 50 top spots for the highest homicide rates in 2014. The world's most dangerous cities were chosen based on the number of murders per capita, but the high number of fallen bodies also addresses a distinct abundance of drug cartels, wildfire corruption, traffickers, heavily armed factions and street gangs.

Super Bowl 2015 News: Who Were the Greatest Latin American Born Players in NFL History?

The Super Bowl is without a doubt the most watched event of the year. With the 2015 Super Bowl almost here, Latin Post.com digs throughout Pro Football history to name some of the most notable Latin Americans to play in the NFL.

New Facebook Lite App for Older Android Devices Could Appeal to Large 2G Mobile Community in Latin America

Over the weekend, Facebook launched an app called Facebook Lite, which is optimized for low-end Android devices in emerging markets across Asia and Africa.

IMF Executive Talks Latin America Economy Troubles: Brazil 'Stubbornly Weak' But President Dilma Rousseff Plans 'Should Help'

Economic "worries" prevail across Latin America according to an assessment by Alejandro Werner, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) director for the Western Hemisphere. Werner made this pronouncement two days after the economic organization closed its 2015 growth forecast.

Oscars 2015 History: 'Wild Tales' Becomes Latest Display of Argentina's Storied History With Academy Awards

After Mexico, Argentina is the Latin American country with greatest representation at the Academy Awards. The nation just received its 34th nomination as "Wild Tales" picked up a nod for the Best Foreign Film category. But what other Argentines have succeeded in film's biggest awards show?

Australian Open 2015 Preview: Can South America Win First Tennis Australian Open Championship Since 1979?

The 2015 Australian Open is set to begin in less than a week. The best tennis players in the world will be competing for the first grand slam title of the year. Here, we list 10 South American tennis players you should keep an eye.

Ecuador is the No. 1 Retirement Haven in the World: Find Out Why & Which Other Nations Made the List

South America is calling your name... particularly after you've given 20+ years to your respective occupation, and you're good and tired and ready to enjoy your retirement. You've earned it, and when you choose retirement destination, do so with confidence and excitement.

Latin American Countries, China Boost Economic Investments, Trade Worth Billions During Beijing Forum Without U.S. Presence

Latin American countries are expanding their economic relations during a summit hosted by the Chinese government this week.

MLB: Ranking Pedro Martinez Among Top 10 Best Latino Pitchers of All-Time

With Pedro Martinez now a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, he will always be regarded as one of the best to ever play. Latin American players have always had a big legacy in the baseball world. Here, Latin Post ranks the 10 greatest Latin American pitchers in Major League Baseball history.

Pope Francis Names 20 New Cardinals for Shifting Catholic Church; Five Are From Latin America

On Sunday, Pope Francis named 20 new cardinals, with 15 being of voting age. On Sunday, Pope Francis named 20 new cardinals with 15 being of voting age.

FIFA World Cup, World Series & NBA Championship Highlight Best Latinos Sports Moments of 2014

2014 was an exciting year in the field of sports. Many Latin American athletes showed off their talents by winning championships, breaking new grounds and records in the process. Latin Post.com looks back at some of the biggest moments featuring Latinos in sports this past year.

Latin America News: Venezuela, Chile, Argentina and Other Countries' Economy to Suffer Because of China

Latin America’s economy has been symbiotically linked to China’s consumption of its natural resources for decades, and now that China is slowing down its purchases, Latin America’s economy must brace itself for the upcoming blow.

Job Market 2015: 500,000 More In Latin American, Caribbean May Be Without Jobs As Market Faces Uncertainty

According to the Panorama Laboral de América Latina y el Caribe 2014, the urban unemployment rate for the region may in 2015 go to as high as 6.3 percent.

Spanish Foreign Minister Launches EFE 75th Anniversary Photo Exhibit in Mexico

Spanish Foreign Minister launched "EFE: 75 Years," a photo exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of the country's international news agency.