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Costa Rica: Sustainable Tourism for the New Year

Dec 21, 2015 05:30 PM EST

If you are looking for a bit of an adventure in the new year there is no better place to find it than it Costa Rica. Not only will you find rest, if you choose, beach, if you like or mountains and rivers not to mention volcanos as well, you will also find a rich and well-developed EcoTourism Industry.

Obesity in Latin America: Here Are 4 Ways To Be Healthier

Dec 18, 2015 04:00 PM EST

According to the Pan American Health Organization 130 million people in Latin American are overweight and obese, that is almost a quarter of the population.

Rousseff Impeachment Safe - For Now and Brazil's Economic Woes Continue

Dec 18, 2015 02:00 PM EST

There was a new development in Brazil's impeachment proceedings saga against Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff. As well, the country's debt rating took another blow, only to compound the problems facing the president.

Venezuela Socialist Seek to Restrain Opposition Gain

Dec 17, 2015 10:30 AM EST

Nicolas Maduro's ruling Socialist party took a step to try to minimize the opposition's win in elections held this month. They installed a new grassroots assembly exactly in the same building as the national parliament.

3 Places to Experience the Argentine Tango + 7 Socializing Milongas to Fill Your Dance Card

Dec 16, 2015 03:00 PM EST

The Tango, better known as "The Argentine Tango," is Argentina's influence to the world of dance. According to the Argentine website Trio Garufa, the tango came from the brothels and low cafes of Buenos Aires at the turn of the century. It continues to say that at its very beginning, it was a ballet-like dance between two men. Then a little later it became the "obscene" dance of the brothels where both men and women rubbed their bodies against each other.

Macri Moves on Export Taxes for the Agriculture Sector

Dec 15, 2015 04:00 PM EST

Argentina's new president Mauricio Macri moved quickly to end the Kirchner era on Monday by eliminating the export tax on some agricultural and industrial products. Macri announced the move while meeting with farmers in Pergamino northeast of Bueno Aires.

[Update] Petrobras Corruption Inquiry

Dec 15, 2015 03:00 PM EST

The ever-widening corruption investigation at the Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras ensnared yet another prominent Brazilian.

How Will The COP21 Accord Affect Latin America? Here are 5 Ways

Dec 14, 2015 04:50 PM EST

With COP21 Paris talks completed, how does the accord signed on Saturday affect Latin America? Many leaders of the region went to the French capital with ambitious goals.

[Update] Grupo BTG Pactual Makes Inroads to Steady the Waters

Dec 14, 2015 04:00 PM EST

Grupo BTG Pactual SA is making quick headway in stabilizing the firm just two weeks after its CEO, founder and face, the billionaire Andre Esteves was jailed. Pactual bonds were nearly unchanged on Monday in a sign that the bank's efforts to sells its assets and raise cash is working.

Brazil's Political Mess

Dec 11, 2015 05:00 PM EST

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff received a Hail Mary pass on Tuesday, when the Supreme Court halted impeachment proceedings against her. And at the same time there was some conjecture as to whether a key ally would abandon her.

Arnold Peralta Honduran Futbol Player Killed

Dec 11, 2015 04:20 PM EST

Arnold Peralta, an international Honduran futbol player was shot dead while on vacation in his hometown of La Ceiba. He was killed in the parking lot of a mall in the country's Caribbean coast. Until now, the authorities have no motive for the attack.

Douglas Tompkins Conservationist in South America Dies in Chile

Dec 10, 2015 05:10 PM EST

Douglas Tompkins, the co-founder of outdoor equipment and clothing giant The North Face and the Esprit clothing company died on Tuesday while kayaking in southern Chile at the age of 72.

Cuban Migrant Crisis in Central America

Dec 10, 2015 03:30 PM EST

Belize turned down a plan on Tuesday that would have allowed thousands of Cuban migrants transit through the tiny Central American country and then north toward the United States.

Opposition Wins Supermajority in National Assembly

Dec 09, 2015 04:00 PM EST

On Tuesday, Venezuelan electoral authorities said that the opposition had won a "supermajority" in legislative elections that were held on December 6.

Macri Faces Difficult Presidential Agenda in Argentina

Dec 09, 2015 04:00 PM EST

With only hours left before the transition of power, outgoing President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and President-elect Mauricio Macri cannot come to terms on how the presidential handover will take place. To be sure, Argentina is facing much more serious problems that Macri will have to confront immediately upon taking office.
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Semana NYC Off'Broadway: Feb 12-25

Febrero 12-25 - Semana NYC Off-Broadway: Consiga Boletos 2 x 1 para los espectáculos de Off-Broadway

Consiga dos boletos por el precio de uno con el código OBWW2018.
Argentina Faces First Presidential Runoff In Its History

Macri Eliminates Tax for Mining Corps

Mining corporations don't have to pay taxes in Argentina
'Deadpool' Fan Event

'Deadpool' a Box Office Hit

The superhero movie "Deadpool" has crushed box-office records despite the restricted rating (Rated R) given to the film.
In Focus: Historic Three Covers For 2016 Edition Of The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Featuring Hailey Clauson, Ashley Graham And Ronda Rousey

Sports Illustrated to Feature Three Different Cover Girls in 2016 Issues

This was the first time in their 52 years in the industry to reveal three cover girls.
Cambodia Celebrates Valentine's Day

Does Technology Ruin Romance?

How technology affects intimacy and relationships.

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