September 16 marks the anniversary of independence for Los Estados Unidos de México. Every year, celebrations begin on the night of September 15, when hundreds of thousands gather in the Zócalo at the Plaza de…
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August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
What is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples? It’s a day to celebrate, promote and protect the rights of Indigenous People’s around the world. August 9 was chosen as it was on that day…
Reblog: Mexico’s (Almost) Forgotten Holiday
Today is Feb. 4 and a holiday in Mexico. Today’s holiday celebrates the declaration of the country’s Magna Carta. The constitution was declared in 1917, seven years after the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution. The…
Mexico’s Presidential Elections: Goodbye to the PRI?
A very interesting blog post from Pulse News Mexico on the recent election of AMLO and what the results could mean for one of the oldest political parties in the world. At the presidential residence of Los…
Update on the Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
Check NYTimes for side by side before and after photos. You can read my original post on the El Fuego eruption here. Just days after El Fuego erupted (Jun 3, 2018), another Guatemalan…
FIFA World Cup 2018 Begins Today!!! Who are you supporting?
The football madness begins today! Welcome World Cup 2018!!! I’m so excited!   As I mentioned in an earlier post about World Cup songs, I may not be the biggest sports fan but…
Peru: Recent Archaeological Discovery
Last month, the National Geographic and other news sites released reports and details about an archaeological discovery in northern Peru. More than 140 children and 200 young llamas appear to have been ritually sacrificed in an…
This Week in Latin American News: April 15-21, 2018
Some headlines from Latin American News this week ***clicking on the title links will carry you to the relevant news sites for the full articles*** Cuba’s Raúl Castro hands over power to Miguel…