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Indigenous Mexican Woman Kills Rapist, Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Sofía AguilarMay 22, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMay 22, 202301277

Throughout all of Latin America, it has become increasingly difficult for women to live and thrive due to high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. In Mexico there were more than 1000 femicides in 2021— second only to Brazil in...

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Floral Architect Mylo Lopez Went From Cleaning Casinos to Designing For Them

Anna OrtegaMay 9, 2023May 12, 2023

by Anna OrtegaMay 9, 2023May 12, 202302009

Many first-generation Latinxs know the difficulties of immigrating to the U.S., adjusting from culture shock, and working to help their family stay afloat. It can be hard to find your own path in life when you’re so used to doing...

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At Least 39 Dead in Fire at a Migrant Center in Ciudad Juarez

Ashley MercadoMarch 29, 2023March 30, 2023

by Ashley MercadoMarch 29, 2023March 30, 202302058

The journey migrants face trying to enter the U.S. is known to be hazardous and full of dangers and recently that was tragically apparent after a fire broke out at a migrant center. Mexican officials confirmed the deaths of at...

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Mexico Votes For Tougher Legislation Against Femicides

Ashley MercadoMarch 9, 2023

by Ashley MercadoMarch 9, 202302061

Femicides continue to rise in Mexico and progress to protect victims and stop the rise is slow but a new law is a step in the right direction. Local legislators in central Puebla state unanimously approved Monzón’s law reform, named after...

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Alexa Grasso is the First Mexican-Born Woman to Become UFC Champion

Sofía AguilarMarch 6, 2023March 7, 2023

by Sofía AguilarMarch 6, 2023March 7, 202302678

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which specializes in mixed martial arts, has famously been a male-dominated sport but this weekend a Latina made history. UFC athlete Alexa Grasso, who is originally from Guadalajara, made headlines for being the first Mexican-born woman...

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‘Huesera: The Bone Woman’ Shows the Complicated Pain of Motherhood

Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 24, 2023February 24, 2023015443

WARNING: Some spoilers ahead The horror film genre is often reduced to gore and screams but it can also take a frightening look at very real pain and trauma. Huesera: The Bone Woman was directed and co-written by Mexico City-based Michelle...

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NFL Spotlights Mexican Flag Football Star Diana Flores in Historic Super Bowl Ad

Sofía AguilarFebruary 14, 2023March 1, 2023

by Sofía AguilarFebruary 14, 2023March 1, 202302597

The Super Bowl LVII this year featured a halftime show by Rihanna and official artwork by Chicana/Indigenous artist Lucinda “La Morena” Hinojosa. Another special highlight during the game was seeing Mexican flag football star and national team captain Diana Flores,...

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9 of the Spiciest Peppers Found Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 2023

by Nicole YoungJanuary 19, 20230162444

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

Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 2022

by Anna OrtegaNovember 2, 202203518

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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10 of the Most Haunted Places Throughout Latin America

Nicole YoungOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

by Nicole YoungOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022042613

Haunted places carry with them creepy legends attributed to the haunting and in Latin America there are several truly scary sites you may or may not want to visit one day. Even if you’re not a big believer in the paranormal,...

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Celebrating My Mexican Heritage Everyday Not Just During Latinx Heritage Month

Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 2022

by Sofía AguilarSeptember 14, 202204387

My relationship with Latinx Heritage Month is a complicated one. For most of my life, I never even knew it existed, and by the time I was old enough to learn, I had to ask who this month is really...

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Why Claiming Marilyn Monroe is Latina is Problematic

jennifervasquezAugust 31, 2022September 2, 2022

by jennifervasquezAugust 31, 2022September 2, 202209112

“My mother, Gladys, was born in Mexico (of American parents) in 1900.” This is the opening line of chapter two in the book Marilyn: Her Life in Her Own Words by George Barris. Although Marilyn Monroe got the year of...