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Salvadoran Director Tatiana Huezo Debuts Film About War in Mexico at Cannes

Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 2021

by Laysha MacedoJuly 15, 2021July 16, 202101637

When the lineup for Cannes 2021 was revealed it was apparent that there is very little Latin-American representation within the lineup, both in front and behind the screen. This makes Latina director Tatiana Huezo’s presence at Cannes even more noteworthy;...

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Becky G Launches Treslúce, a Make-Up Line Inspired by Her Mexican Roots

Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021011443

Second-generation Mexican-American Becky G wanted to make sure of two things in the development of her makeup line: that it feature her Mexican roots and that it be all that she’s always wanted in makeup. The 24-year-old “Sin Pijama” singer...

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Zara and Anthropologie Accused of Cultural Appropriation, Mexico Asks for Support for Artisans

Virginia IsaadJune 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJune 4, 202101694

Cultural appropriation of Latin America is unfortunately all too common in the U.S., most recently with the backlash Kendall Jenner received for the promotion of her new tequila. Retailers are also no stranger to appropriation claims and now Zara and...

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Kendall Jenner Appropriates Mexican Culture for Her Tequila Brand

Virginia IsaadMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMay 21, 2021May 21, 202108908

Kendall Jenner became another in a long line American celebrities who have either endorsed luxury tequila brands or started one of their own using the labor of Mexican farmworkers for their own profit. But unlike The Rock, Nick Jonas, George...

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Yalitza Aparicio Works with AirBNB to Showcase Magical Towns in Mexico

Virginia IsaadApril 29, 2021

by Virginia IsaadApril 29, 202102249

As the world slowly begins to open up again many people are eager to board a plane and experience their next travel adventure. In an effort to safely and responsibly encourage tourism to Mexico Indigenous actress Yalitza Aparicio is working...

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Salvadoran Refugee Victoria Salazar Dead After Police Brutality During Arrest

Virginia IsaadMarch 30, 2021April 15, 2021

by Virginia IsaadMarch 30, 2021April 15, 2021011698

On the same day that opening arguments in the George Floyd trial began, social media was ablaze with calls for justice after another death at the alleged hands of the police. Salvadoran woman Victoria Esperanza Salazar Arriaza was arrested on...

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19 Bodies Found Shot and Burned Near Mexico Border May Include Indigenous Guatemalan Migrants

Virginia IsaadJanuary 27, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 27, 202102359

Migration is on the rise on the border partially due to the economic toll of the pandemic and now it’s feared migrants were caught in the crossfires of cartel violence. Mexican authorities found 19 bodies that had been shot and...

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Americans Flee to Mexico to Escape Strict Quarantine

Virginia IsaadJanuary 4, 2021

by Virginia IsaadJanuary 4, 2021012601

The quarantine in the U.S. remains intact and some Americans have decided to flee to Mexico to escape strict stay-at-home orders. The New York Times recently did a report exploring the influx of Americans looking to settle down in Mexico...

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Mexican Women Mobilize for Dignified Lives Free of Violence

Yvette MontoyaDecember 1, 2020December 2, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaDecember 1, 2020December 2, 202004159

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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9 Thanksgiving Foods that Come from Latin America

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 25, 2020November 25, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 25, 2020November 25, 202003199

Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for our lives, our friends and family, and for what we have. With that said, that doesn’t mean that everything we’ve been taught about Thanksgiving is factual. In fact, a lot of folks...

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11 Mexican Blankets & Cobijas That You’ll Want to Curl Up In

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 23, 2020November 23, 2020037362

It’s getting cold outside, and nothing makes us feel cozier and protected from the elements than a thick, chunky Mexican cobija — especially after the year we’ve all had! It’s not just about the warm cuddle factor; these blankets also...

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Mexico Sent 100 Firefighters to California to Aid with Wildfires

Virginia IsaadSeptember 24, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 24, 202003769

Wildfires continue to destroy acres of land throughout the state of California and Mexico has generously sent more than 100 firefighters to provide aid. Their Environment Department announced that five teams of 20 qualified, equipped firefighters from Mexico’s national forestry...