ARGENTINA: South America’s Most Developed Yet Volatile Economy
By Shirley Alaba - While it doesn’t guarantee the best living standards among all the countries on Earth, Argentina is one of the best, if not the best, place to live…
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OP-ED: CULTURE: Cuban Tourism - Sights & Safety
Cuba is fast becoming the go to vacation hotspot of the world, and it’s easy to see why. A rich history and beautiful surroundings make it a fascinating place to…
CULTURE OP-ED: Heightened and Marvelous Reality: The Shared Aesthetic of Alejo Carpentier’s The Kingdom of This World and Nic Pizzolatto’s True Detective
Guest article by Sofia Papa and coordinated by Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia College Brantley Nicholson of the (see…
Bickering over a Continent: Vespucci and Columbus
Christopher Columbus, with his peaked hat and his squint, is ordering beef. He counts the money stiffly, in part to show he’s being overcharged, but hiding in his joints is…
VENEZUELA: Two songs, two revolutions
Music is fundamental to passion and culture. In Venezuela, passion and culture have also amounted to revolution. But Chávez-supporters (aka ‘Bolivarians’) are not the only ones rallying nationalism and certainly…
Mexico: Independence Day
Why, how, and where to celebrate Mexican Independence Day Tuesday 16 September 2014 marked another celebration of Mexican Independence - the largest celebration in Mexico. Mexicans had dreamed of independence…
Chile: Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup
Divided nation marks 40th anniversary of military coup; Bachelet leads Matthei in latest poll; Civil registry workers’ strike continues
The U.S.-Mexico border: under the economic lens and in the historical frame
By Jordan Young, Andrew Pollack and Megan Morales In the United States, Hispanic immigration is one of the most salient socio-political issues discussed on the national level. As such,…