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Ancient Terrace Steps at Pisac, Peru
April 30, 2013 | by Nickie Lewis | Latin American Wonders
The conversation fluctuates between a legendary Tunki coffee and a brand new pisco, Larroca, served up cold, in accordance with the tastes of its creator: Bernardo Roca Rey, architect of the Novoandino cuisine, exquisite epicure, president of the Peruvian Society of Gastronomy (APEGA), and the current promoter of the rescue and rehabilitation of Peru’s millions of acres of agricultural terraces. continue reading »
HONDURAS: 4.7 Earthquake, Aftershock Damage Numerous Homes
April 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least six people were injured, 120 others evacuated and 66 dwellings damaged in an earthquake and aftershocks in Atlantida, a province on the Caribbean coast of Honduras, the emergency management office said Wednesday. continue reading »
Chile Fire Destroys Dozens of Homes in Valparaiso
April 23, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than 30 houses have been destroyed by a fire burning on the La Cruz and Mariposas hills in the Chilean city of Valparaiso, located 120 kilometers (74 miles) west of Santiago, on the Pacific coast. continue reading »
$341 Million Expansion Planned for Mexico’s Coca-Cola Bottler
April 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Mexico's Arca Continental, the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America after Coca-Cola Femsa, announced that it plans to invest 4.2 billion pesos ($341 million) to drive t continue reading »
ARGENTINA: Gov’t Launches Negotiation Process to Protect Mine Workers
April 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Argentina's government has launched a crisis-negotiation process that temporarily bars Brazilian mining giant Vale from firing workers at its halted potash project. continue reading »
Protesting in Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro Named Official Presidential Winner
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In Latin America news, protests in Venezuela continue after Hugo Chavez' successor Nicolas Maduro was elected President in a tight race. Supporters of Henrique Capriles are urging for a recount. continue reading »
Mexican Authorities Detain 120 Central American Migrants in Southern MX
April 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Army troops and Federal Police officers detained 120 Central American migrants, including 20 children, in southern Mexico, officials said Thursday. continue reading »
COLOMBIA: Marchers Call for Peace Between Gov’t, FARC
April 10, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Thousands of Colombians filled the streets of this capital and other cities Tuesday to support the peace process being negotiated by the government and FARC rebels, in the most pluralistic rally that a continue reading »
Contemporary Artist Juliáo Sarmento Brings His Art to Mexico
April 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Contemporary artist Juliáo Sarmento is bringing his art to an exhibit in Mexico for the first time. Sarmento will bring 50 of his pieces to Mexico City. continue reading »
Cordillera Blanca Mountains - Huaraz, Peru
April 8, 2013 | by Nickie Lewis | Latin American Wonders
Cordillera Blanca Mountains - Huaraz, Peru -- A fine trek to Peru's Laguna 69 continue reading »
Brazil Bus Crash Kills 7, Injures 6
April 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least seven people died and six others were injured when a passenger bus plunged off an overpass onto one of Rio de Janeiro's most heavily traveled avenues, paramedics said. continue reading »
Huaca Cao Viejo - Burial Chambers Peru
April 2, 2013 | by Huaca Cao Viejo - Burial Chambers Peru | Latin American Wonders
Huaca Cao Viejo - Burial Chambers Peru continue reading »
Mexico’s Economy Expected to Grow 4 Percent in 2014
April 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The government is maintaining its forecast for 4 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2014, based on the assumption that tax reforms are not implemented in Mexico, the Finance Secretariat said in a report to Congress. continue reading »
Peru Highway Accident Leaves 9 Dead
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Nine people died Thursday, among them two children, in a highway accident in the southwestern Peruvian region of Ica, police said. All the occupants of a pickup truck died continue reading »
Mexico City Museums Open at Night to Draw Visitors
March 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
More than one-third of Mexico City's museums opened their doors in the evening to provide an opportunity to people who are unable to visit during normal operating hours. continue reading »
Brazil Investing $150M into Nuclear Plant Safety
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil's investments to strengthen safety measures at its two nuclear plants after the 2011 accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power complex will total 300 million reais continue reading »
Dominican Authorities Seize More than 2 Tons of Cocaine
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Dominican authorities said 1,909 kilos (roughly 2.1 tons) of cocaine were seized early Wednesday off the country's eastern coast and that a pair of Colombian suspects were arrested. continue reading »
Vigilante Group “Gives Back” Mexican Town it Took Over
March 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Hundreds of armed civilians have pulled out of a town in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero on Wednesday after authorities pledged to investigate the death continue reading »
Bolivia Approves France’s Total Giving Gazprom Stakes in Gas Fields
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Chamber of Deputies has approved changes in the operating contracts held by French oil major Total for two gas fields in eastern Bolivia, opening the way for Russia's Gazprom to acquire stakes in th continue reading »
Chilean Court Won’t Indict Former Pres. Bachelet for Tsunami Deaths
March 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A Chilean court on Monday rejected a request to indict former President Michelle Bachelet for the 156 deaths blamed on a botched tsunami warning after the magnitude-8.8 continue reading »
