Amazing images show unexpected, massive eruption of Chile’s Calbuco volcano
The eruption of Chile’s Calbuco volcano Wednesday was as surprising as it was spectacular. Images and video of the event online showed glowing ash spewing from the top of the…
On Earth Day, a look at environmental problems facing 20 Latin American countries
Since the Industrial Revolution, human activity has destroyed the natural environment and is responsible for climate change. While not everyone blames mankind’s actions, a 2013 report from the United Nations’…
How historic droughts in Central America contributed to Mayan downfall
It must have been a time of great hardship and struggle for the ancient Maya civilization. The land was parched and dry as the devastating effects of climate change on…
This year turning out particularly violent in El Salvador
El Salvador’s year is already looking to be a particularly violent one. After emerging from one of its deadliest months in a decade and a fatal shootout this weekend, the…
Venezuela gets $5 billion from China
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro reminded the country this week that despite its troubles, it still has an external economic lifeline. According to the president, Venezuela secured $5 billion in development…
Claro eliminates roaming, international calling charges across Central America
Mobile carrier Claro has announced that effective immediately, its postpaid customers in Costa Rica and throughout the region will no longer be charged international rates when calling any country in…
LatAm economic growth dropped for 4th year straight and oil prices aren’t helping
As the world’s major economies celebrate record-low oil prices, the outlook for countries in Latin America isn’t especially optimistic. New data from the International Monetary Fund say that economic growth…
US Congress split on removing Cuba from state-sponsor terrorism list: what do you think? [POLL]
Congressional reaction to President Barack Obama’s push to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism spans from ardent support to fervent opposition, with many lawmakers of…
