A world organization has recognized and awarded a group in Puerto Rico's metropolitan region for their work ensuring that a dangerously polluted and highly populated area can be made safe and thrive.

A community land trust created to tackle the highly polluted Martín Peña Channel - the 'Fideicomiso de la Tierra del Caño Martín Peña' - has been awarded the2015-16 UN World Habitat Award.

Two Mexican filmmakers — a director and a cinematographer — have won big at the 88th Annual Academy Awards after having won the coveted awards before.

Appeals Court prosecutor Ricardo Sáenz presented a statement to Buenos Aires' Criminal Appeals Court early Thursday saying that Alberto Nisman, the special prosecutor of the AMIA (Argentine Israelite Mutual Association) bombing in Buenos Aires, "has been the victim of homicide."

At a recent debate, GOP candidates Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz tussled over Spanish and English messaging and Cruz even sprinkled some words in español.

So are Latinos defined by their ability to speak Spanish?

The wife of Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán, Emma Coronel Aispuro, said in her first-ever interview that she fears for the life of her husband and has not seen him since he was recaptured on January 8.

In the era of reality TV shows, the "Top Chef" brand has been successful mostly due to people's love for food and for the art in food. To see highly skilled men and women showcasing their talents in the kitchen can be transfixing to a certain extent. Who knew grandma's meatloaf could be transformed into a sensorial delight?

Eleven designers from all over the Americas recently showcased collections before the official start of New York Fashion Week 2016. As part of Epson's 'Digital Couture Project' and under the theme of "Harmony and Peace Through Fashion,"" designers were able to create their pieces using direct-to-garment and digital dye-sublimation printing.

One of the biggest discoveries in science was announced Thursday: the detection of gravitational waves from the collision of two black holes, a discovery that confirms many of Albert Einstein’s theories about the universe.

At the forefront of this exciting discovery are Gabriela González and France A. Córdova.

Mexico is reeling from the news that the body of reporter Anabel Flores Salazar was found a day after an armed group kidnapped Monday her from her home in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The 32-year-old mother of two was a crime-beat reporter for newspaper El Sol de Orizaba and is the third journalist to be killed in Mexico in 2016.

Six family members, including two children, were found inside a home in Gage Park, Chicago, on February 4. The deceased have been identified as Rosaura Hernández, 58, and Noe Martínez, 62, their son Noe Martínez Jr., 38 and daughter María Herminia Martínez, 32, and her two sons Leonardo Cruz, 13, and Alexis Cruz, who was 10.

President Barack Obama furthered his support in Colombia with a new economic assistance program that would allocate $450 million for peace efforts, as announced in the White House Thursday in a joint press conference with President Juan Manuel Santos.

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and mitú announced a new partnership Thursday and kicked off "Latinos Vote", a voter registration mobile application and website to make voting and engagement easier for young Latinos.

Lying between his father's torso and left arm, a seven-month-old baby is seen in a bloodstained white onesie, his mother face down by their side.

That’s the picture that has gone viral and is causing anger and outrage on social media. 

In the latest twist following El Chapo's arrest, Mexican actress Kate del Castillo has filed a petition seeking an injunction against any arrest related to Mexico's investigation of her relationship with detained drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán.

Forty nine percent of Colombians believe the government will sign an agreement to put an end to the 50-year-long conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, but do not believe it will be achieved by the March 23 deadline as agreed in the Havana last September, according to a survey conducted by Pulso País for Colombia's La W Radio and El TIEMPO.

The actress is offering to lend the dress she wore when she accepted a Golden Globe for her "Jane the Virgin" performance to a fan. In a tweet to Rodriguez, Jessica Casanova expressed her interest in wearing Rodriguez's dress to prom.

Mattel, the maker of Barbie, announced that the doll would now be coming in three new body types—curvy, tall and petite—along with the original body form. The dolls will also be available in 7 different skin tones, 22 eye colors, and 24 hairstyles, as explained on their official website.

As a kid, getting to Christmas day was a journey full of prayers, decorations, and food. Years later, I realize how much I love all those traditions.

Having lived in the United States for almost seven years, I haven't been able to truly enjoy a full on Colombian Holiday season in its full glory for a while. 

From Colombian to Peruvian to Mexican cuisine, Latina food bloggers shared some of their favorite holiday dishes. We also give you the recipes in case you are inspired. Disfruten - enjoy!