Thousands rally in Brazil against World Cup
Thousands of Brazilians backing a movement to help homeless workers rallied in Sao Paulo to protest a lack of housing, shoddy public services and huge spending on the World Cup.…
Ticos amongst just 2% of Latin Americans rated as having free media
LIMA, Peru — Democracy may have swept almost all of Latin America, but one of its pillars is looking shaky. Press freedom in the region has sunk to a five-year…
Fossils of ‘Titanosaur’ – largest dinosaur ever – found in Argentina
Paleontologists in Argentina's remote Patagonia region have discovered fossils of what was likely the largest dinosaur ever to roam the earth. The creature is believed to be a new species…
Brazil fights sex tourism, child prostitution ahead of World Cup
As night falls, Adriana de Morais patrols the clubs and bars of Natal, one of Brazil's World Cup host cities, looking for underage prostitutes and trying to get them off…
Shipwreck off Haiti may be Christopher Columbus’ fabled ship
A shipwreck off the coast of Haiti may be the remains of the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus' flagship from his first voyage to the Americas, researchers said Tuesday. A press…
How Russia arms Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Russia's push into Ukraine has put many on edge. But less known is that Russia is also strengthening its military links south of the Rio…
Powerful earthquake strikes off Panama’s Pacific coast
Email this page May 13th, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8-magnitude on the Richter scale struck off Panama’s Pacific coast at 1:35 a.m. local time in Panama this morning.…
Is China getting its money’s worth in Latin America?
With China’s manufacturing sector in decline, foreign investment may be the country’s quickest path to economic recovery. In addition to Africa and East Asia, Beijing is pouring big money into…
