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Deadly Train Collision Near Machu Picchu Injures Dozens of Tourists
2 days ago
A head-on train collision near Machu Picchu has left one train driver dead and at least 40 people injured, including foreign tourists, according to Peruvian authorities. The crash occurred Tuesday on the single-track rail line connecting Ollantaytambo and Aguas...
Colombia Announces Major Minimum Wage Increase Ahead of 2026 Elections
4 days ago
Colombia’s government has announced a 22.7% increase in the national minimum wage, raising it to 1.75 million pesos per month (about $470 USD) starting in 2026. The measure, unveiled by President Gustavo Petro, will impact an estimated 2.5 million workers across the...
Uruguay Set for One of Its Busiest Summer Tourism Seasons on Record
4 days ago
Uruguay is heading into a standout summer tourism season, with new forecasts projecting 1,424,000 non-resident foreign tourists entering the country between December and February. If met, these numbers would make the current season the second best in Uruguay’s history...
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Latinos in Fashion: The Designers, Creators, and Cultural Voices Shaping Gl …
6 days ago | Entertainment
Fashion has always been influenced by Latin culture — from color and craftsmanship to attitude and storytelling. What’s changed in recent years is visibility. Latinos are no longer just inspiring...
Latinos in the NBA: The Players Carrying Culture Onto Basketball’s Bigges …
6 days ago | Entertainment, Sports
The NBA has long been a global league, but in recent years the presence and influence of Latino players has become more visible than ever. From championship runs to All-Star performances, Latinos...
The Odds of a Latin American Country Winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is gearing up to be the most expansive, most exciting, and most unpredictable edition yet. With 48 teams competing across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, this...
Clair Huxtable Was Almost Dominican — And What That Could’ve Meant for …
7 days ago | Entertainment
Before Clair Huxtable became one of the most iconic TV moms of all time, there was an idea in early development that could’ve quietly changed television history: Clair Huxtable was originally...
Record-Breaking December Puts Dominican Republic on Pace for Historic Touri …
1 week ago | World
The Dominican Republic is closing out the year with historic momentum, as December shapes up to be the strongest month the country’s tourism industry has ever seen. According to Tourism Minister...
Ecuador Sentences 11 Soldiers to 34 Years Over Disappearance of Four Childr …
1 week ago | World
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced 11 soldiers to 34 years in prison for their role in the abuse and forced disappearance of four children in Guayaquil, marking one of the country’s most serious...
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