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Why 'Teach for America' Is Important to the American Latino Community

Nonprofit organization Teach For America wants to increase its diversity by recruiting more minorities as teachers. TFA's Senior Managing Director Patricia Leon Guerrero revealed that the organization is looking for more Latino teachers.

Finally, Justice Is Served for Guatemalan Sexual Slavery Victims in Historic Verdict

Two military officers have been sentenced to prison for sexually enslaving Guatemalan women in the '80s.

Facebook Senior Executive Arrested in Brazil Over WhatsApp Service

Brazilian law enforcers arrested Facebook’s Latin America regional vice-president after WhatsApp failed to comply with a court order demanding information from the social media company’s subsidiary.

Ecuador President Rafael Correa on Donald Trump: 'Latin America Will Have an Increase in Progressive Trend if He Wins'

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said in an interview with the Ecuadorian Broadcasting Association that Donald Trump winning the presidency is good for Latin America. However, Correa pointed out that it will be bad for the United States if Trump becomes president, as reported by teleSURtv.

Browsing Habits Reveal Latin American Internet Trends

Much of Latin America's online community shares similar habits to other connected parts of the globe, but the order of priority might surprise you.

Immigration News 2016: Immigrant Students Allegedly Denied Education in New York School District

A 15-month investigation conducted by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office found one Long Island School District denied enrollment to unaccompanied immigrant students.

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Appoints Felicia Ortiz to State Board of Education

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval announced last Feb. 29 that Felicia Ortiz will be part of the Nevada State Board of Education in District Three effective immediately, per Las Vegas Review-Journal. Ortiz will be replacing Allison Serafin who filed her resignation at the end of 2015.

Starbucks Italy Branches: Milan, Verona, Venice & 2 More Likely Locations

Starbucks is set to open its first store in Milan, Italy in 2017. One of the most popular coffee shops, Starbucks, will soon be arriving in Italy. Starbucks Will Open Stores in Several Locations On Monday, Starbucks has officially announced that early next year they will start their operation in the cradle of espresso, Yahoo! News reported.

Newborn Sea Lions are Dying in Chile - But Why?

Hundreds of sea lions are turning up dead on Chile’s shores. Hundreds of sea lions are turning up dead on Chile's shores. According to marine researchers, more than 100 South American sea lions, or Otaria flavescens, have washed up on the shore of a small peninsula in northern Chile during the past three months, CNN reported.

Brazil's Justice Minister Resigns Amidst Corruption Scandal

Jose Eduardo Cardozo has resigned from his position as justice minister in Brazil. Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo has decided to resign from his post following the controversial corruption scandal he is handling.

Argentina, Creditors Finally Agree on $4.6B Debt Settlement

Argentina has finally come up with an agreement with U.S. hedge funds to settle the $4.6 billion worth of bonds that left the country in a 15-year debt bout.

Bolivia's Evo Morales Wants to See His Supposedly Dead Son

Bolivian President Evo Morales has just received some of the best news any father could have: his supposedly dead son is alive.

Zika Virus Strongly Linked to Rare Neurological Syndrome Guillain-Barre

A new study confirms that the Zika virus is strongly connected to the rare, neurological Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Best 3 Spectacular Island Getaways in Latin America

When it comes to paradise, the vision that always comes to mind is a deserted beach framed by clear turquoise waters, powdery white sands and lush palm trees. It's the picture perfect setting that always feels a little bit out of reach, but the idyllic island of every traveler's dream is probably just waiting in Latin America.

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.

Truck Carrying Hazardous Radioactive Material Stolen in Mexico

Mexico is on alert after a truck carrying an industrial device containing hazardous radioactive material was stolen.

Puerto Rico Community Land Trust Gets UN World Habitat Award for Rehabilitation of Channel

The Caño Martín Peña Community Land Trust in Puerto Rico was recently recognized with the prestigious UN World Habitat Award for transforming the impoverished community around the banks of a polluted river.

Pope Francis Meets Argentina's New President Mauricio Macri at Vatican; Discusses Poverty, Debt & Drugs Trafficking

Pope Francis received his fellow countryman President Mauricio Macri from his home country for a meeting that took place in the Roman Catholic Church's seat of power, the Vatican City, on Saturday, Feb. 27.

New Search & Rescue Drone Helps Detect & Repel Sharks in Australian Beaches

The local governments in Australia have ramped up their efforts amid a rising number of shark attacks and sightings. A new strategy involves the nouveau technology of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to spot these cold-blooded marine predators and save lives in the process.

Oral Bacteria & Esophageal Cancer Link Found by Research

A new study suggests that there is a link between esophageal cancer and gum disease. Gum disease has been associated with many health problems in the past.