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Latin America

Special Olympics Latin America is part of Special Olympics, an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

A love of football ties us all together.

Paraguay athletes at the 2011 World Summer Games in Athens, Greece.

The 2010 Latin America games were in Puerto Rico.

Offices in Latin America

Spotlight on Latin America

Love of Football

Brazilians legends Romario and Zico, two beloved football heroes, are the latest to be join the Special Olympics movement and millions of athletes around the world. Learn More ››

Yes, You Can

Tennis legend Sixto Morales explains why Special Olympics is important to him and how its message is encouraging to all people. learn more ››

Never Give Up

A problem at birth led to an intellectual disability for Grette Hidalgo, but it has not stopped her. She has a big goal for her life. Learn More ››

Resources for Special Olympics Leaders

Resources in Spanish

Find key pages and downloads in Spanish, including coaching guides, the strategic plan, competition rules, family resources and Young Athletes resources.
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Special Olympics Contact Information

Ciudad del Saber Clayton
Av. Vicente Bonilla, 121, Ciudad del Saber
Panama City, Panama.

Tel (507) 317

Twitter: @oeamericalatina

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Special Olympics Blog

A fair warning before you see “The Descendants”

If hearing the "R-word" used several times in a gratuitous joke within a movie is something that is going to ruin a night out for you, save your time and heartache and do not see “The Descendants.” read more »

Posted on 2011-11-30 by Ryan

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