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9 of the Spiciest Peppers Found Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 2023

by Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 20230163850

Did you know we’ve been using hot peppers in our cuisine for more than 6,000 years? Even the Aztecs loved a bit of spice. If you are a fan of a little heat or downright fiery foods, it’s likely you’re enjoying...

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Chile Becomes Eighth Country to Approve Same Sex Marriage in LATAM

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 8, 2021December 8, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonDecember 8, 2021December 8, 202103519

In a historic move, Chile’s Congress approved same-sex marriage by a huge majority on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The country is now the eighth country in Latin America to do so, and the 31st in the world. Legislation to allow...

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How Feminists in Chile Helped Spark a Revolution

Paula Valles MeléndezDecember 2, 2020December 2, 2020

by Paula Valles MeléndezDecember 2, 2020December 2, 202006798

HipLatina partnered with National Geographic in advance of its new show Trafficked featuring the trailblazing female journalist Mariana van Zeller who goes inside the world’s deadliest black markets. In this series on HipLatina, we take a deep dive into femicide and the...

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Watch the Chilean Demonstration Against Sexual Violence That Has Gone Global

Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 4, 2019July 7, 202003705

Since November there have been countless demonstrations and protests all over Chile demanding the resignation of President Sebastián Piñera. But one of the most recent demonstrations has gone worldwide for its catchy lyrics, deep meaning, and important message. The most...

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What is Happening in Chile is a Revolution Not a Protest or a Riot

Yvette MontoyaNovember 22, 2019July 16, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaNovember 22, 2019July 16, 2020020731

Since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet stepped down 30 years ago, discontent throughout the country has been brewing. On the surface — Chile has one of the most — if not the most stable economies in South America. The value of...

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Here’s What We Know About the Protests In Santiago, Chile

Araceli CruzOctober 21, 2019July 26, 2020

by Araceli CruzOctober 21, 2019July 26, 202002254

People have continued to protest in the capital city of Santiago, Chile after Chilean President Sebastian Piñera increased the price of metro tickets. However, this uprising is more than just anger over metro tickets, but rather the bigger issue of...

Culture

5 Latina Activists You Won’t Learn About In School

Yvette MontoyaFebruary 10, 2019August 24, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaFebruary 10, 2019August 24, 2020010817

In a time when activism is “in” it’s easy to forget that activists all over the world are regularly murdered, tortured, kidnapped and/or banished from their countries. It’s real out here and we must remember that many who protest do...

Culture

Celebrando las Fiestas Patrias a lo largo de América Latina

Bill O’ConnorSeptember 15, 2017December 18, 2020

by Bill O’ConnorSeptember 15, 2017December 18, 202003628

Hemos hablado un poco sobre la historia latinoamericana para empezar las celebraciones del Mes de La Herencia Hispana. Pero yo siempre me pregunto, ¿cómo podemos recordar los eventos históricos más claves si no tenemos una manera específica para honrarlos? Y...