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Telefonica Q1 profit up despite Latin America dip

Spanish telecoms company Telefonica said Wednesday its first-quarter net profit rose 21 percent to 902 million euros ($1.18 billion) despite a fall in revenues in its key Latin American market.

Clinton announces Latin America initiative

Former President Bill Clinton said Monday that the first Clinton Global Initiative Latin America is scheduled for December 8-10 in Rio de Janeiro.

Correction: Pope-Latin America story

He is also seen as someone who could bridge Latin America's left-right political split as a conservative devoted to fighting poverty and not afraid to speak out against the hierarchy.

Pope's focus will be poverty, core teachings

At gatherings of Latin American bishops, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was often a star speaker about economic inequities in a profit-driven world.

New pope's views bind simplicity with `complexity'

It acknowledges the church's demographic shifts in which nearly 40 percent of Catholics live in Latin America, and it also picks a Jesuit for the first time.

Commentary: Pope Francis could impact politics in Latin America

Will Francis take these kinds of messages with him when he travels throughout Latin America, like John Paul II did in Eastern Europe?

Latin Americans say new pope's selection brings hope to impoverished,...

Latin Americans say new pope's selection brings hope to impoverished, heavily-Catholic region

Bergoglio's elevation to Pope Francis recalls his deep role in Argentina's...

In Peru's capital of Lima, the comment thread on El Comercio's lead papal story was abuzz with the prospects of a Latin American pope.

IAPA: Latin America press freedom is under attack

IAPA: Latin America press freedom is under attack

Latin American anti-drug push hurt by budget cuts

U.S. officials say they're sending fewer surveillance planes and Navy ships to halt Latin American drug shipments because of deep federal budget cuts put in place last week.

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NEW YORK: Hellmann's whips up campaign for centennial

Hellmann's has tried to diversify its product over the years, introducing fat- and...

Where does Latin America stand?

It must be Latin America's worst-managed country.

WLRN, Herald to expand Latin America coverage

With this partnership, WLRN will collaborate with The Herald's Latin America columnist Andres...

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The Marie Claire Latin America April 2013 Issue Stars Tiffany Keller (GALLERY)

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American Retirees Stretch Their Dollars in Ecuador

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Americans Find Their Retirement Paradise ... in Ecuador

But it's become a city teaming with retirees from all over the United States, drawn there by...

Shakira Confirms She's Leaving The Voice: My Poor Baby Is So Tired of Flying

Shakira won't be back for another season of NBC's The Voice, the Latin singing sensation has...