Culture

Spain Returns Almost 700 Pre-Columbian Artifacts to Colombia

After eleven years in Spain, more than 600 artifacts return to Colombia, having been smuggled out by drug cartels.

Bullfighting News: Bogota Court Lifts Ban on Bullfighting Until Month

Bogota allowed to hold traditional bullfighting until March, Colombian court rules Colombia's highest court ruled Tuesday that it would rescind a ban, after two months and a hunger strike, on bullfighting in the nation's capital.

Mariachi Barbie Doll 2014: Mattel Tries Again With Mexico Barbie Doll, This Time Without a Chihuahua

On Sept. 15, Mattel will launch its latest Mexico Barbie Doll, all dressed up in mariachi clothes, as part of its Dolls of the World collection.

Mexico Airport News 2014: President Enrique Pena Nieto Unveils Plan to Build Latin America's Largest Airport

President unveiled plans for $9.2 billion airport in Mexico City Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Tuesday revealed ambitious plans for a new airport in Mexico City that, once complete, would be the biggest in Latin America.

Tourism in Mexico Hits Record Levels Amid Reduction in Violence

Less violence reported by the media has encouraged tourists to return Tourism in Mexico has suffered in recent years with economic troubles and cartel violence discouraging people from visiting the famed Mexican coastline or inland cultural destinations.

World's Oldest Living Person: Mexican Woman Leandra Becerra Lumbreras Turns 127

Mexican woman Leandra Becerra Lumbreras, 127, is oldest living person At age 127, Leandra Becerra Lumbreras, a Mexican woman, is thought to be the oldest person alive.

Esmeralda Santiago: An Author Relearns to Read After a Stroke

Esmeralda Santiago, the acclaimed Puerto Rican author, suffered a stroke in January 2008 while completing her epic novel "Conquistadora." The effect of her stroke was the development of a condition known as aphasia, which devastated her ability to read and hindered her capacity to produce written language.

Latinaish: Blogger Tracy López Chats About Her Bilingual and Bicultural Life and Adopted Culture

Each individual cultivates a cultural identity from their experiences, observations, passions, familial history and heritage. And while that identity may be predetermined for some, others choose a different path. Tracy López, creator of Latinaish.com, for instance, opted to earn her own sense of cultural identity.

Remembering Sylvia Rivera, LGBTQ Icon and Leader of the Stonewall Riots

Sylvia Rivera, the Bronx-born Puerto Rican LGBTQ icon, is rumored to have started the infamous 1969 Stonewall Riots, yet she remains generally unknown. A tireless advocate for LGBTQ rights until her death in 2002, Rivera worked to ensure that change was constantly on the horizon for her community.

NYC Unequal Admission: School Practices Still Being Debated

Unequal admission practices in NYC still being debated New York City's diverse population of students can be seen clearly split between all but the top public schools in the region.

San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala: Devout Jews Asked to Leave by Indigenous Group

Devout Jews being forced to leave Guatemalan town More than 200 Jews in Guatemala are leaving by request of a local indigenous group which they ran into problems with, BBC reports.

Marijuana News Update: Uruguay Struggles to Implement Cannabis Legalization

Uruguay struggles to implement first-of-its-kind pot legalization Uruguay has launched the first-of-its kind legalization of marijuana, allowing residents who want to grow their own to sign up to do so, the Associated Press reported.

Puerto Rico News: Senator in US Commonwealth Wants to Make Spanish the Official Language

On Thursday, Puerto Rico Sen. Antonio Fas Alzamora released a proposal to make Spanish the official language of the U.S. commonwealth, making English a secondary language.

Hulu TV Shows: Upcoming 'Los Cowboys' Reality Series to Highlight the Lives of Charros in the Mexican Rodeo Known as Charrería

This fall, a new reality show will come to online streaming site Hulu, centered on the glory of the charrería, or Mexican rodeo. The show, "Low Cowboys," follows the lives of seven Los Angelenos caught up in the world of the Mexican rodeo as they chase their dreams (and horses) in hopes of making it to the ultimate charrería competition: the Mexican National Rodeo Championship.

Argentinian Workers Strike Against Inflation and Low Wages

Argentinian workers strike against inflation, low wages today Argentina is enduring its second workers' strike in five months as July's economic default threatens inflation and growth in the country, Bloomberg reports.

Chilean Marine Comes Out to Protest Discrimination of LGBT Service Members

Chilean marine steps forward to fight against discrimination of LGBT people serving in military A Chilean soldier has come out and announced his sexuality in order to fight discrimination against gays in the military.

Hispanics Make Up 21 percent of new HIV/AIDS Infections Annually: CDC

CDC: Hispanics are 16 percent of the population, but 21 percent of new HIV/AIDS infections annually The Center for Disease Control rolled out a new campaign to target Hispanic and Latino communities in addressing HIV/AIDS, citing a high number of new infections each year.

Cuban-American Writer Carlos Aleman, Latecomer to Fiction, Talks Storytelling and Culture

The blending of dreams, waking thoughts and beloved characters fills the pages of Aleman's books. And the dark humor, eroticism and sense of deep-seated longing are fluent and everflowing in the works.

Ricky Martin Opens Tau Center for Impoverished Kids in Puerto Rico: 'Vida' Singer Hopes Facility Can Help Fight Human Trafficking

On Monday, Latin pop superstar Ricky Martin inaugurated an education center for at-risk children in his home land of Puerto Rico.

Colombia: Smuggling Continues to Bleed Country's Coffers

Colombia says smuggling continues to bleed the country's coffers Despite jersey sales during the World Cup being a success for official seller Adidas, Colombia says there were millions more untaxed units sold.
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