Latin America – Fake Flamenco

The Race to Equality

How do the governments and people of Latin America equalize the financial playing field? Oxfam, a worldwide non-governmental organization, pinpoints several key factors to improve economic justice; progressive tax, public services, employee rights and women’s rights. In focusing on these areas with policies that support everyone rather than the wealthy few, the region can improve […]

history, Mexico, Spanish Culture and Language

1st Mexican Olympic Men’s Free Skate

Although the practice ice available to him is a shopping mall skating rink, 22 year old Donovan Carrillo has realized his dream to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Carrillo is the first Mexican man to qualify as an Olympic skater for thirty years. His passion to reach new heights began when he saw the […]

history, Humor, Spanish, Spanish Culture and Language

Lucky Friday the 13th?

Ten years ago, a friend told me that she was no longer afraid of Friday the 13th; meaning the calendar date not the movies with lots of ketchup. She’d decided it would be a day of blessings. I was amazed, and worried she’d be cursed for saying it aloud. Once I thought about it, I […]

Afro-Latinos, Argentina, Chile, Latinas in the News, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spanish Culture and Language, The Americas

Spanish & Portuguese on the Podium

Latin America and Spain have many top tier athletes this year at the 2020 Olympics. Talented men and women from the Caribbean and South America are proudly bringing home medals. Gold! Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela broke the world record for the triple jump, 15.67 meters = 51 feet! Country Bronze Silver Gold Argentina Rugby against […]

history, Spanish Culture and Language

11 Women’s Faces on National Currency

What does the color and content of currency say about a country? What are the symbols we hold most dear? Who are our heroes? If we look at the banknotes of the United States, we see former presidents; Washington and Jefferson and founders like Franklin and Hamilton. All male, all Caucasian, all long gone. By […]

Mexico, Spanish Culture and Language, travel

Up Up and Away Above Guanajuato

I found uplifting news this weekend about an annual festival in the City of León, the State of Guanajuato, México. According to the Balloon Federation of America, the Festival Internacional del Globo de León (FIG) is one of the top three events of its kind in the world. It is the largest hot air balloon […]