Thanks to dropping airfares, improved infrastructure and some imaginative marketing, South America has become one of the most fashionable places for the 21st century traveller to visit. So which South…
Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela described former Dictator Manuel Noriega’s death following a complicated surgery at 83-years-old as the “end of a chapter in history”. Yet what the General’s life taught…
Travel has been integral to man for millennia. It has propelled man as long as man has propelled himself. We spent thousands of years traveling through following hunting patterns, moving…
By Glenn Ojeda Vega; Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - A few weeks ago, Venezuela’s government announced that it will initiate the process of withdrawing from the Organization of American…
By Kate Harveston - At first glance, socialism appears to be a dreamer’s humanist philosophy made political, and who doesn’t desire a fair chance for all? However, the effects of…
By Joe Wallen, interviewing Alicia Calderon - Benito Juárez, President of Mexico between 1861-72, famously said: “Among individuals as among nations, the respect to other people’s rights is peace”. It…
The recent arrest of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman reminds the world of multinational criminal fluidity and symbiosis. Narco-commercial demand originating from the United States fuels illicit activities…
(Cross-Posted Article by João Carlos Magalhães; Plus55) - There’s a lot to be said about the abrupt and dreadfully tantalizing new chapter of the Brazilian political crisis. It’s important, though, to first recognize:…
(Guest Article by Zoe Lucas) - Cuba is the Caribbean’s largest island, enriched with history, culture, and an irresistible mystique. The thin island is also well-known for its colorful culture,…
(Guest Article by Brenda Berg) - The Latin American educational system is still in an extremely fragile condition. Inequality is still thriving in the majority of places and low or…
(Cross-posted Article by Miguel Tavera; International Policy Digest) - The transformation of Latin America’s economy towards knowledge and technology dependence begs American businesses to engage more in the region than…
By Mark Davis from Tango Tours - Although South America has been making wines since the 1500s, a lot of wine lovers are yet to experience it. Moreover, South America…
Article by Jeanette Bonifaz from Young Professionals in Foreign Policy - With only a few exceptions, a decade of progressive governments throughout Latin America set an agenda that promoted labor movements,…
Women Travel Latin America is launching a competition to find the best entries that will be part of a new anthology of travel writing - top prize of USD$100. The…
(Cross-posted article by Facundo Barbaro; Young Diplomats) - The latest elections and polls led the world to believe that the depleted and drifting leftist governments of the region were about to…
With Latin America and the Caribbean maintaining its spot as a top tourist destination for travelers worldwide, it is fundamental to further comprehending the multiple ways of fully embracing this…
(Cross-Posted article by Andrew Lumsden; Research Fellow at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs) - On the night of December 28, 2016, police officers patrolling the town of Santa Cruz in the…
World Cup qualifiers are well under way and we’ve already seen our fair share of surprises. Countries from Latin America are continuing to perform at a high level, and Mexico…
(By Barbara Hogenboom and Marjo de Theije) - In the last decade, South America has seen substantial economic growth combined with impressive social progress. While the surge in social spending…
The Darien Gap is more than a pause in the Inter-American Highway. It divides North and South America’s problems. Panama’s military-styled border patrol SENAFRONT helps ensure that. SENAFRONT also controls a…
By Joe Olds - Offering the allure of the undiscovered and untouched, the Amazon river is one of the most famous rivers in the world. Drawing from the largest drainage…
Whether you are a savvy solo traveler, or travel with your family along, often your priority is to have a budget and affordable stay. Latin America is home to some…
By Vincent Lofaso - In South America, the geopolitical prospects differ between countries. Some nations will focus on deterring criminal syndications and settle peace deals with rebel forces while others…
Enchanting Travels guest writer Rhonda Ainsworth and her daughter traveled to Argentina, stopping for a night in Cafayate to experience the renowned Argentine wines. Beautiful Cafayate is a three-hour drive…
The Inca civilization were true sun worshippers. For an Enchanting experience, join in with modern-day celebrations with a trip to Peru in June. The Inca Emperor, Sapa Inca, was worshipped…