The Santeria religion is practiced widely in Cuba and to a lesser extent in Puerto Rico. The practice includes communicating with the dead and with deities.
The Latin American region has numerous stories of haunted places or consecrated grounds. Peru holds a number of haunted places that reportedly have ghosts and even a vampire.
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that the cholera outbreak in Haiti is getting worse and the number of COVID-19 cases in Americas has increased in recent weeks.
When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.
Mexico's ancient sport of pelota Purépecha is not included in the Pan American Games or the Olympics. However, Mexico recently played it at the fourth World Nomad Games and it was a success.
People are usually known by their first name or nickname with their surname, such as Tom Brady and Joe Biden. However, things are a bit different in Brazil, as famous people tend to only go by just one name.
