Mexicans commemorate Mother's Day, or "Día de las Madres" is how they call it, passionately and enthusiastically. One of the things you can do to treat your mothers is to prepare a sumptuous breakfast for her.
Venezuelans have been through a lot this year, the death of President Hugo Chavez, followed by an uncertain election, the downfall of businesses accused of waging economic war against the government -- and now a delay in the release of inflation data, which has sparked controversy.
While many are still hopeful for stability in the upcoming New Year, they can't seem to get a break for Christmas as inflation has compromised its ingredients for it's traditional tamales, otherwise known as "hallaca."