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Mexico Pushing US Permanent Residents to Gain Citizenship to Stop Trump: Report

Mexican diplomats are rumored to be masterminding a plan to push emigrants, who have become permanent U.S. residents, to become American citizens, presumably so they can cast ballots against Republican front-runner and hardline immigration opponent Donald Trump.

In Awkward Press Conference, Cuban President Raul Castro Says Human Rights Shouldn't Be Politicized

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuba President Raul Castro held what may be an awkward press conference as the communist leader was asked about political prisoners and human rights.

Democrats Abroad Results: Latin America 'Feels the Bern' and Helps Bernie Sanders Win Nine Delegates

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders won nine delegates thanks to voters living outside the United States.

Obama Visit to Cuba: Agenda Includes President Castro Meeting, Business Event with Entrepreneurs, Delivering Address to All Cubans

President Barack Obama will become the first American president to visit Cuba in nearly 90 years this Sunday in an effort to further review diplomatic relations with the little Latin American island.

NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams to Break Scott Kelly's Spaceflight Record

NASA astronaut Jeff Williams and two Russian cosmonauts is about to be launched in space. The mission to the International Space Station is not only geared to make headlines but it will also see Williams break the record for cumulative days in space by a U.S. astronaut previously held by NASA’s Scott Kelly.

El Chapo, Mexican Police Killings Linked to Controversial US 'Fast And Furious' Operation

Weapons involved in the infamous U.S. firearms operation "Fast and Furious" have been linked to Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and the killings of three Mexican police officers.

US-Cuba Policy Shift May Impact MLB, Cuban Baseball Players

The Obama administration's progress in re-establishing relations with Cuba could have a major impact on Major League Baseball, now that a newly implemented rule allows U.S. franchises to sign contracts directly with Cuban players.

The Meteorite That Made Dinosaurs Extinct 66 Million Years Ago May Have Been Found

The remains of a meteorite believed to be the culprit behind the mass extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago have been found. The rock fragments were found on the island of Gorgonilla.

Bolivia Greenlights $2.65 Billion Budget to Increase Country's Energy Reserves

Bolivia has allocated $2.56 billion to boost its electricity reserves, increase transmission lines and start exporting power to Argentina. The Central Bank of Bolivia provided the funds from international reserves.

Dilma Rousseff Appoints Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Chief of Staff; Sparks More Protests in Brazil

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has named her predecessor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as chief of staff. The appointment prompted protests in Brazilian cities.

Costa Rica Now Offering More Jobs But What Are Your Chances of Employment?

There’s good news waiting for you if you are looking to nab a job in Costa Rica. Employers are looking to hire more staff between April and June of this year.

Venezuela's New Energy Strategy: 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.

Getting Worse: Mexico City Air Pollution Twice the Amount; First Alert Raised Since 2005

The Mexico City government has declared a pollution alert on Monday, its first in 11 years. Ozone levels in the city reached almost twice the acceptable limit.

Guerrero State Considers Opium Cultivation to Curb Drug Violence

Guerrero Governor Hector Astudillo said that the Mexican government should consider allowing the cultivation of opium poppies. He believes that legalizing the cultivation of the plant for medicinal purposes could help the country’s battle against the drug trade.

Roman Catholic Church to Canonize Mother Teresa in September: Miracles the New Saint Performed After Death

The date is finally set. The Roman Catholic church will officially add another saint to its roster later this year on Sept. 4. Mother Teresa, who was widely-esteemed for devoting her life to the cause of the poor people in India, will be declared a saint after two posthumous miracles were established under her name.

Much of Latin America is Unprepared for Cyber Attacks - Report

Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study. Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study.

Obama Administration Eases Restrictions on American Travel to Cuba

The Obama administration took another major step toward re-establishing U.S. relations with Cuba on Tuesday by making it easier for Americans to take individual trips to the communist nation and allowing Cuban nationals to work in the U.S.

Questions Linger Over Fate of Cuban Felons in America as Cuba, US Restore Diplomatic Ties

Should the U.S. deport the nearly 30,000 convicted Cuban immigrants who have served prison terms under U.S. law?

WhatsApp and Snapchat Close Ranks, Expand Encryption Amid Fight Between Apple and FBI

WhatsApp has decided to expand its encryption scheme to voice calls, as the fight between the U.S. government and Apple expands to include other major technology firms.

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.