Semana Santa in Latin America is an incredible affair. The week immediately precedes Easter and is observed through an array of events. In this predominantly Catholic region, celebrating the life, death and resurrection of Jesus…
Posts TaggedLatin American History
Diego Rivera for kids- An Art Project!
Help your kids explore Diego Rivera’s art! It’s never too early to introduce some great art to children, especially if you can also teach them about another culture! Earlier this year, I found the book…
A Brief Introduction to the Mexican Revolution
An Introduction to the Mexican Revolution In 1910, the Mexican economy was still primarily based on agriculture and mining. Society was constructed around a feudal-style system where a handful of wealthy landowners controlled vast estates…
Learning From Venezuela’s History – Part 1
History is a cycle only if we refuse to learn from it. Talk to almost any Venezuelan today and they will complain to you bitterly about the state of their country and the animosity…
Lázaro Cárdenas and the post Revolution Reforms in Mexico
Who was Lázaro Cárdenas? He was the President of Mexico from 1935 to 1940. He was said to be one of the most honest and dedicated of all Mexican presidents. During his campaign, he visited…
This Day in History: The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis began on October 15, 1962 with the US discovery of the USSR’s building of medium-range missile sites in Cuba. The resulting stand-off between the world’s two opposing super powers would not…
Paraguay and the War of the Triple Alliance – Part 1
History is rife with wars and struggles and Latin American history significantly so. A couple weeks ago we covered the story of Mexican independence. In the year 1821, several Latin American countries gained their…