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American Girl honors Día De Los Muertos with New Celebration Outfit Set

Anna Ortega
by Anna Ortega03521
Día De Los Muertos is celebrated from November 1 through November 2 and is a long-standing cultural tradition in many Latin American countries, especially in Mexico. In September, Barbie released two Día De Los Muertos-inspired dolls created by Mexican American...
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Culture

How to Build an Ancestral Altar for El Día de Los Muertos

Virginia Isaad
by Virginia Isaad047874
Erika Buenaflor is a modern-day curandera who utilizes her vast experience in curanderismo, and knowledge of ancient Mesoamerican shamanism to reveal how this sacred wisdom can help people heal holistically. She’s published several books on curanderismo and is the founder...
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LATAM Asylum Seekers Flood Shelters as NYC Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar03441
Over the past few days, asylum seekers from all over Latin America have been facing difficult living conditions after they were recently bused  from Texas and other states to New York City and dropped off without clear instructions or assistance....
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Cuba Legalizes Same Sex Marriage & Passes New Family Code in Historic Vote

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar03439
Cuba became the latest country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage on Sept. 26, following in the footsteps of Chile and six other countries in LATAM. With the exception of Guatemala, Latin America has slowly become more progressive in...
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Culture

14 Books to Read to Better Understand Our Latin History

Sofía Aguilar
by Sofía Aguilar06413
Every year from September 15 to October 15, Latinx Heritage Month is a time for the entire community to celebrate and come together from all our different nations, heritages, cultures, and most importantly, our histories. In school, many of us...
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Lifestyle

8 Stunning Airbnbs in Latin America You Need to Check Out

Nicole Young
by Nicole Young03993
Majorly Instagrammable places, authentic culinary hotspots, warm weather, private pools, and, of course, ocean views. Latin America has it all and places like Mexico, Costa Rica, and Brazil are dream destinations that we could never get enough of. Whether you’re...
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10 Spanish Christmas Songs You Need to Add to Your Holiday Playlist

Nicole Young
by Nicole Young05625
Between the lights and decorations, posadas, and holidays songs all over the radio, it’s hard not to get into the festive mood. One of our great joys of the holidays includes tamales, coquito, ponche, and champurrado but besides the food...
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Chile Becomes Eighth Country to Approve Same Sex Marriage in LATAM

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson03332
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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Latin American Ingredients to Spice Up Your At-Home Lattes

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
by Shayne Rodriguez Thompson07512
When we found out that August is National Coffee Month, we honestly couldn’t hide our glee. We absolutely live for that morning cafecito–and the afternoon one too. And while we absolutely love to indulge in a decadent latte from our...
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