US Refuses to Recognize Venezuelan President-Elect Nicolas Maduro
The BBC is reporting that the United States government has not accepted the victory of Nicolas Maduro over opponent Henrique Capriles...
Japan Attempts to Recover Influence in Brazil
Bloomberg is reporting that the country of Japan is attempting to recover its influence in the country of Brazil.
Juan Pable Spinetto of...
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...
Brazil: Economy Falls Into a Recession
BBC News Latin America is reporting that Brazil has fallen into a recession just one month before the general election. This...
Takanakuy: Peruvian Fight Festival 2012
http://youtu.be/Za05hDUszqE
BBC News is reporting that Takanakuy, the annual Peruvian fight festival that takes place during the Christmas holidays, has occurred. Takanakuy...
‘Shadeism’: Colorism in the Muslim Diaspora
Writing for Aquila Style, writer Fatimah Jackson-Best explores the complicated issue of 'shadeism', commonly known as 'colorism' in the Muslim Diaspora....
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...
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...
Is Pope Bergoglio Really the First Latino Pope?
In an op-ed for the Los Angeles Weekly, writer Dennis Romero wonders aloud if the new pope, both of whose parents...
Brazil: Hope for a Latin American Successor to Pope Benedict XVI
written by Kaitlin Higgins
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that, after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on February...
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