Venezuela Condoms Crisis: Price Of Rubbers Skyrocket To Over 700 USD!
http://www.latintimes.com/venezuela-condoms-crisis-price-rubbers-skyrocket-over-700-usd-293456
As if the situation wasn't already dire enough in Venezuela, where people have to line up for toilet paper, milk, sugar, medicines and feminine hygiene products, if there isn't a shortage; people now have to pay enormous amounts of money for a condom; that is, if they are able to find them. A 31-year-old advertising company art director said the country’s hit “a new low” with this situation and that, “The country is so messed up that now we have to wait in line even to have sex.”
Experts say the country is basically broke and expect a shrink in its economy of 7% in 2015 alone. While this is partly due to low gas prices, it’s putting Venezuela at risk of a health crisis, amidst its already crumbling economy. A pack of 36 Trojan condoms costs 4,760 bolivars (approx. $750) and a pack of three is 399 bolivars (approx. $62).
The impact this will have on the South American country is far greater than the immediate frustration. A lack of condoms will only prevent people from having safe sex, not from having sex. Venezuela has the highest HIV infections rate per capita in South America, per United Nations data. And additionally, abortion is illegal in Venezuela, so this would mean that every young girl and woman who ends up pregnant, would have to abandon school or work, not to mention the economical implications of health care.
General director at the not-for-profit health group StopVIH, Jhonatan Rodriguez spoke to Bloomberg on the phone and stated, “Without condoms we can’t do anything. This shortage threatens all the prevention programs we have been working on across the country.”
The outrageous prices presented themselves on the auction website Mercado Libre, where Venezuelans can bid for numerous items and apparently, it’s they only place the contraceptives can be found at the moment.
5 De Febrero: 5 Facts About Día De La Constitución In Mexico
http://www.latintimes.com/5-de-febrero-5-facts-about-dia-de-la-constitucion-mexico-293819
Enrique Peña Nieto's Disappointment After Not Getting Applauded Becomes TT [MEMES]
http://www.latintimes.com/pulse/enrique-pena-nietos-disappointment-after-not-getting-applauded-becomes-tt-memes-293173
In a ceremony at the Presidential Residence of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto announced Virgilio Andrade as the new Public Functions Secretary, as well as new actions taken for officials to exercise further transparency and ethics. After The ‘Los Pinos’ auditory remained silent following the President’s speech, he clearly spoke the words “Ya se que no aplauden” or “I know you don’t applaud,” sparking an immediate social media frenzy with the hashtag #YaSeQueNoAplauden becoming a trending topic in less than 30 minutes. Here are a few of our favorites:
Ya se que no aplauden dice Peña Nieto en evento
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTKc3YcpuAI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTybV9NMJMw
Enrique Peña Nieto, Angélica Rivera Have Another 'Suspiciously Acquired' Property; WSJ Reveals
http://www.latintimes.com/enrique-pena-nieto-angelica-rivera-have-another-suspiciously-acquired-property-wsj-289715
15 Latin Countries Wrongfully Defined By Urban Dictionary
http://www.latintimes.com/pulse/15-latin-countries-wrongfully-defined-urban-dictionary-292869
Cuba y clase media fueron temas principales en el penúltimo discurso de Barack Obama
http://www.latintimes.com/cuba-y-clase-media-fueron-temas-principales-en-el-penultimo-discurso-de-barack-obama-289555
Fidel Castro Reappears: 'I Don't Trust The US' But Cuba Can Reconcile
http://www.latintimes.com/fidel-castro-reappears-i-dont-trust-us-cuba-can-reconcile-291139
'Wong' Thing To Say: Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Mocks Chinese Hosts
http://www.latintimes.com/wong-thing-say-argentine-president-cristina-kirchner-mocks-chinese-hosts-293538
In the depths of yet another economic crisis, Cristina Kirchner is representing her country in China, where she hopes secure economic buoys in the form of infrastructure investments. It came as a surprise then, that she Tweeted a racist joke on her official visit to China (full tweet and translation below).
The Tweet, which mocks Chinese speaker’s challange to pronounce “R” sounds, has been retweeted over 3,400 times. Cristina Kirchner does not speak Chinese.
Puerto Rican Priest José Santiago Was A Gay Porn Actor: Should He Quit Or Go Back To XXX Movies?
http://www.latintimes.com/puerto-rican-priest-jose-santiago-was-gay-porn-actor-should-he-quit-or-go-back-xxx-292621
José Santiago was just a married man that worked as a pastor in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but his dark past came back to haunt him. Father José used to be a gay porn star for the infamous XXX studio Kristen Björn! His alias was Gustavo Arrango (with double R). The news isn't new as it was reported way back in 2010 he also used to be a stripper in a show called "SuperXclusivo." Nevertheless, it has resurfaced and people now want him to quit as he sets a bad example. The priest recently addressed the situation and talked to local media about his encounters with other men in front of the camera. "In those days I was gay and participated in homosexual activities, but God touched me, God transformed me, God gave me a woman who loves me and she loves my past," he said. "I haven't seen any of these films in years. I don't receive any money for them and it's part of a life that is over."
Outcry from people asking him to step down from his post at the House Of Prayer Monte Santo, have been made, but Father José refuses to do so. He said, "We have all done things we regret. That part of my life was before I knew God." In a way, he does have a point. We all deserve a second opportunity to grow and to live a better life. If he now feels at peace with himself, that is his life. What is wrong is that he is anti-gay and spews a lot of hatred towards the gay community. It is not an option to be gay, but it was his option to participate in pornography. The priest says that his past came up again because they want to take him down and discredit his church. We pose a question to you now. Should Father José quit his priesthood or should he return to gay porn? Vote down below and tell us what you think!
Robert Mugabe Memes: The President Of Zimbabwe Falls And It Nearly Breaks The Internet
http://www.latintimes.com/pulse/robert-mugabe-memes-president-zimbabwe-falls-and-it-nearly-breaks-internet-293695
Brazilian Human Ken: Rodrigo Alves Spends $250,000 On Surgeries To Look Like Barbie’s BF
http://www.latintimes.com/brazilian-human-ken-rodrigo-alves-spends-250000-surgeries-look-barbies-bf-292474
He lives in London, parties in Las Vegas, shops in Dubai, cuts his hair in Los Angeles, and goes to the beach in Miami. Or at least that’s what his Instagram account says. However, Brazilian-born Rodrigo Alves is becoming notoriously known for his resemblance to Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken. The 31-year-old man has reportedly spent more than $250,000 in plastic surgery. Alves, a flight attendant, has apparently undergone around 30 surgeries involving liposuction, ab implants and more, according to People.