…gs the themes of life and death to the city of Rio de Janeiro in a huge exhibition open to the public. In O Globo of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Ferreira announced the exhibition “Linhas da Vida” by Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, which will take place in Rio de Janeiro between January 19 and April 19. Tereza de Arruda, an art curator and close friend of Shiota, characterized the exhibition as “a meticulous work of lines and forms that speak on roads,…

…al of Mexico City noted that there is good news for travelers who plan to visit Balandra, La Ventana, Pichilingue, or any other beach on the sea of ​​Cortés, in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Rubén Muñoz Álvarez, mayor of the area, announced, “All the beaches in this area will open at 50% of their capacity during the Easter holidays.” Only a few days previously, it was agreed that the beaches would remain closed, both to the inhabitants and tourists…

…leased information regarding the top-rated destinations in Colombia for families. As more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions slowly lift in many states, El Tiempo of Bogotá recommended outdoor fun as the saftest way for families to destress amid the pandemic. Santa Marta is located alongside the Caribbean Sea with incredible beaches to enjoy. The city is also geographically diverse and offers guests the opportunity to lodge surrounded…

…ion from Ecuador to Mexico in hopes of getting to the United States draws similarities to the 1998 exodus of more than two million Ecuadorians who fled to Spain and the United States. El Universo of Guayaquil reported that Ecuadorians seek information on how to migrate to the United States in forums and social media groups. In these platforms, they find out about supposed services to acquire the Mexican visa. According to the Ministry of Governmen…

It took two years and two months until same sex parent families who conceived their children under a traditional insemination procedure could enjoy their right to filiation, and in turn, their children’s right to identity; although they would have to take each case to court until the Constitutional Court determines a definitive change in Ecuadorian legislation. In Vistazo Magazine of Ecuador, Gabriela Pinasco reported Denisse and María Elen…

…cover up a wider tightening of state control and increased repression of civil society. Pundits offered their thoughts. The Referendum and its Context Before the vote, El Espectador of Bogotá wrote that the new Cuban Family Code will “recognize same-sex marriage, the right of gays to adopt, and ‘solidarity gestation,’ (surrogate mothers) on an island still marked by machismo and homophobia.” It will be “an unusual exercise that represents a test…

…than three years. An entire network of customs officers and government officials were involved in the schemes. Judge Irma Jeannette Valdés of the Higher-Risk Court “B” sentenced Pérez Molina and Baldetti to 16 years in prison on Wednesday, December 7, for permitting La Línea, a scheme allowing businesses to bypass paying import taxes which takes money away from the government. The Court imposed a fine of Q 8,709,000 ($ 1,111,550) as c…

The Honorary Commission to Combat Racism, Xenophobia, and Discrimination in Uruguay will investigate a case involving two Israelis who were reportedly rejected by the owner of a hostel in Valizas. La República of Montevideo details how Amit Bradush, 22, and his partner, were traveling throughout South America, and while in Uruguay, they decided to make a reservation through Booking.com at the Buena Vista ecological hostel, located in Valizas. The…

Issue Aug 16-22 2023: Brazilian President Lula da Silva defended the expansion of the BRICS so that the group could “sit at the negotiating table as equals with the European Union, the United States, and all other countries.” In the August 22nd broadcast of Conversa com o Presidente, Lula expressed his desire that the economic union be a counterpoint to the G7 or G20 forums, allowing nations in the Global South to demonstrate “that we can transfo…

…lly more expensive due to holiday travel. For those who want to travel to cities like Cartagena, Medellín, and Bogotá, there are domestic flights that cost between $179 and $279. For cheaper travel by bus, a route from Bogotá to Medellín can cost around $105. Renting a car is also an option for travel between cities. As for food, different items can cost anywhere between $2.50 and $15. The cheaper option is empanadas for $2.50 or arepas for $5, wi…