Machu Picchu was voted the most desired destination in the world, according to the budget accommodation firm, Hostelworld.com.  The suspension bridge that they call Q’eswachaca was recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The author recounts the dizzying journey Matías, a writer who uses words to get revenge, becomes lost in a self-destructive spiral and returns to Mexico after the death of his father.  “Human beings cling to identity.” 

Mesa Soto won the Palme d’Or. 

Since colonial times the mountain has been the symbol of mineral wealth in South America and has become a national emblem for Bolivia. But after nearly 500 years its top is losing its characteristic shape due to a large sinkhole. 

Communities living in remote areas such as Darién depend on the resources offered by nature, but they cannot exceed certain limits of consumption, said Carmen Medina, coordinator of the National Environmental Authority (ANAM). 

The first national survey on environmental issues in Argentina showed that most Argentines believe that the country’s environmental situation has worsened in the last five years. 

A report by the Real Instituto Elcano stated that in 2008 Latin America had become part of the “soft power” empire of Spain, while an economic report in 2011 predicted that Latin America could become the salvation of Spanish companies. 

More than 100 British Members of Parliament signed a resolution of support for Argentina in the fight against the “Vulture Fund” holdout investors, and warned that if the United States Justice System ruled against the nation it could fall into default.  

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner had strong words for the UK government as she headed to the inauguration of the Malvinas Museum at the ex-ESMA detention centre, where thousands were illegally held prisoners and tortured during Argentina’s 1976-1983 military dictatorship. 

Hundreds of unaccompanied children from Central America have entered the U.S. illegally and are “overwhelming American border authorities.”