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Search called off for British yachtsmen missing in Atlantic

LONDON – The search for four Britons missing in the North Atlantic Ocean was called off Sunday, three days after their yacht began taking on water.

Emotional Salvadoran shipwreck survivor meets dead mate’s kin

The Salvadoran castaway who says he survived more than a year at sea had a tearful meeting Saturday with the family of his shipmate who did not make it home.

Details of Salvadoran castaway’s Marshalls arrival emerge

They took him to their home, where Libokmeto prepared a bucket of fresh water so he could have his first proper wash in over a year, then gave him clothes to wear.

Castaway from El Salvador back home after saying he spent 13 months in the Pacific Ocean

The Salvadoran castaway who says he spent 13 months adrift in the Pacific returned home Tuesday to his homeland. He landed in El Salvador at 8:30 p.m. local time.
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Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Argentina Advances

For much of us here in Latin America, watching Lionel Messi at a World Cup has become a familiar ritual. On Monday, the Argentine...

Rip Currents, High Surf Threaten Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast

Those heading to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast this week are being urged to use caution as higher surf, rip currents and a pair of...

Costa Rica’s Mid-Year Gordito Lottery Brings Big Prizes and Local Tradition

One of Costa Rica’s most familiar mid-year rituals is back on the streets. The Junta de Protección Social, known as the JPS, officially launched...

Colombia Shifts Right as Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Presidency

Millionaire attorney Abelardo de la Espriella will govern Colombia aligned with the principles of a right wing that is regaining ground across the continent,...