Latin American Countries Are The Worst In The World In Math, Science And Reading, OECD Study Finds
Despite efforts by governments, Latin American students failed to attain average world levels in math, science and reading.
World Cup 2014 Draw Pots Announced: What Are The Possible Groups Of Death And Groups Of Life?
The makeup of the pots for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, means that there is a strong chance of at least one “group of death.”
Pope Francis Was A Bouncer At A Club? Pontiff Reveals Past To Parishioners
While speaking to a group of parishioners at a church outside Rome on Saturday, Pope Francis revealed he worked as a bouncer in Buenos Aires during his college years.
Case Closed: There's Nothing Wrong With Genetically Modified Crops
It's getting harder and harder to make a believable case against genetically modified crops.
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Messi Recovery Progressing Well, Says Barcelona
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Argentina's YPF Shares Spike In Buenos Aires Following Potential Agreement With Repsol
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Repsol (REPYY) Could Receive $5 Billion In Compensation From Argentina
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With the 32 participants now decided, a look at how each team is predicted to fare at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
World Cup 2014 Draw: Date, Time And Likely Pots For Group Selections Of FIFA's Showpiece Event In Brazil
With 32 teams now having confirmed their place in the 2014 World Cup, attention now turns to next month’s draw in Brazil.
Forget Emerging Markets: Welcome Frontier Markets, For Brave Stock And Bond Investors
These economies are characterized by immature markets, though some investors see significant rewards along with the risks.
The End Of The Monroe Doctrine? John Kerry Calls For Closer Ties With Latin America On Basis Of Equality, But Warns Cuba Must Speed Up Reforms
In its first speech covering Latin America, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry preached for improved in relations throughout the region.
Remittances To Latin American Nations, Except Mexico, Recovering To Pre-Recession Levels
Remittances to Latin America is returning to pre-crisis levels, with the notable exception of the biggest recipient.
Argentina Vs. Ecuador: Messi Missed, Admits Sabella; 5 Things We Learned From Friday’s Friendly
The degree to which Argentina miss Lionel Messi was just one of the things learned from Argentina’s friendly with Ecuador in New Jersey.
Bolivia's Coca Crops Surpass Legitimate Demand Needs; EU Fears Excess Cultivation For Cocaine Production
The EU found that Bolivia's coca crops are four times what local consumption demands. Where is the excess going?
Barcelona Transfer News: Sergio Aguero Joining Catalans? Iniesta, Victor Valdes Off To Premier League?
Sergio Aguero is reportedly ecstatic about first-place Barcelona, the only La Liga team without a loss so far this season.
Argentina To Put First Satellite In Space Using Own Launch Technology By 2015
The first Latin American nation to send a satellite in orbit using its own rocket may be, surprisingly, not the region's aerospace powerhouse.
CNPC Buys 100 Percent Of Peruvian Branch Of Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) For $2.6B
The sale, part of the Brazilian-owned oil company disinvestment plan, also includes selling Argentina assets.
Santiago De Chile Is The New Luxury Capital Of South America, With Sales Of Over $30 Million
Low tariffs and a higher purchase power per capita make Chile a prime market for luxury brands, but the market still has lots of room to grow.
Latin America Is The Second Region In The World With The Highest Percentage Of Tax Evaders
Latin America rates second in the regional ranking of tax evaders.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff Urges Brazilian Businesses To Increase Trade With Venezuela
President Dilma Rousseff wants to get closer to a nation that's hardly friendly to Washington -- but there are sound economic reasons.
Top 10 Forwards In The World In 2013 And Footballers To Watch In Brazil 2014
In the wake of the Ballon d’Or nominations and ahead of next year’s World Cup, a rundown of the world’s 10 best forwards.
Mexico's Soda Tax Might Make Coca-Cola Bottlers Switch From Real Cane Sugar To Corn Syrup
In an effort to cut costs, Mexico's Coca-Cola makers might switch from cane sugar to corn syrup. Is the hip "Mexicoke" in danger?
YPF Signs Agreement With French Oil Company Total To Exploit Vaca Muerta Site
Argentina's YPF is still looking for the perfect partner for its unconventional oil site Vaca Muerta. The next contender? French oil company Total.
United Nations Reports Falling Unemployment In Latin America
The U.N. found that, despite a mediocre economic year for Latin America, the region will experience an unemployment drop by 2013's end.
Argentinian GDP Growth Is Slowing Down As Pre-election Fiscal Stimulus Gets Dialed Back: Capital Economics
One of Argentina's challenges, at least for its manufacturers, is an overvalued currency.
Arabs In The Andes? Chile, The Unlikely Long-Term Home Of A Large Palestinian Community
On the whole, some 800,000 Arabs live in Chile, representing about 5 percent of the total population.
Barrick Gold (ABX) Suspends Construction Of Massive Pascua Lama Mine In Chile
The major decision throws the world’s largest gold producer into even more uncertainty with respect to its overall mine plans.
Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner Loses Big In Legislative Elections That Hint At Change In 2015
Whatever happens next, it looks like the end of the road for the decade-long rule by the Kirchner family.
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LG on Monday unveiled the specs for its curvy smartphone, the LG G Flex, which is expected to see its initial release date in November.
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