The literature of Latin America has undergone a steady process of change and development over the last several centuries. The history of Latin American literature begins with the oral traditions of indigenous peoples of the pre-Columbian Americas and continues through the e-books and electronic newspapers of the present day. The topic is far too broadContinue reading “An Overview of Latin American Literature”
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Weekly Digest 7/20/2020
Many of this week’s news items relate directly or indirectly to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Economic and public health repercussions remain important, but another newsworthy item from last week is a cartel’s strong challenge to the authority of the Mexican government. In Brazil, COVID-19 infections have crested the two-million mark, cementing the country’s confirmed casesContinue reading “Weekly Digest 7/20/2020”
An Overview of Sports in Latin America
The cultures found within Latin America are highly varied, and what is popular in one part of the region might have no following in another. Despite these differences, sports are an important way for people and countries of diverse backgrounds to come together, and a huge number of Latin Americans love sports. Throughout much ofContinue reading “An Overview of Sports in Latin America”
Weekly Digest 7/13/2020
In what will be a recurring theme, there are plenty of news items from Latin America this week. Below are a few highlights from media coverage throughout the region. COVID-19 was slower to spread to and through Latin America than North America and Europe, but the peoples and countries of the region are now facingContinue reading “Weekly Digest 7/13/2020”
Everything You Never Knew about Latin America 