Griselda Blanco: ‘Godmother of Cocaine’ Killed
Douglas Stanglin of USA Today is reporting that legendary drug boss Griselda 'Godmother of Cocaine' Blanco has been killed. The woman who "pioneered the use...
Brazil's 'Caras Pintadas': The 'New' Face of Democratic Protest
Brazil’s new generation of “caras pintadas,” social media and the new face of democratic protest
OPINION
by
Ian Walcott
In 1992 as an undergrad student at...
African Cup of Nations: What Superbowl?
by Nsenga K. Burton
While the free world is fixated on Superbowl XLVII, another major sporting event is taking place -- the Africa Cup of...
Hugo Chavez: Home to 'Rule' or Home to Die?
The blogosphere has been lit up this week with the return of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez to Caracus. Chavez spent the last two months...
Colombia: Shakira's Virtual Baby Shower Rocks
by Nsenga K. Burton
Rolling Stone is reporting that celebrated singer Shakira is hosting a virtual baby shower with soccer star boyfriend Gerard Piqué. The...
Akosua Report: Joel Augustus Rogers
"Intellect, whether of civilized or uncivilized humanity, as you know, sir, is elastic in quality. That is, primitive man when transplanted to civilization not...
Brazil: Sluggish 3rd Quarter Economic Growth Causes Concern
The New York Times' Simon Romero is reporting that Brazil's economic growth has been sluggish in the third quarter. Romero writes:
"Brazil’s economy registered anemic...
Christiane Taubira: France’s Justice Minister Subjected to Racist Slurs
Writing for The Root, Breanna Edwards writes that France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has been subjected to a slew of racist slurs and insults...
Brazil: A Guide to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
The 2015 Carnival (Carnaval) has kicked off in Rio de Janeiro, so Rio-carnival.net has pulled together a guide to make sure that you enjoy...
Brazil and Spain to Face Off in 2013 Confederations Cup Final
ESPNFC.com is reporting that Brazil and Spain will face-off in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday, June 30, 2013. For those who don't follow...
