An Essential Journey
Patricia Velásquez

In 2005, a Peruvian band caught the attention of their fans and those who had yet to hear of them.   Following the launch of their eagerly awaited debut album, they received the recognition of the public and the specialized music press, appearing on the list of the year's best releases and becoming known as one of the most talented alternative bands around. More...

The Lord of the Winds
Alberto Amortegui

The Andean cyclic conception is exposed in this excellent short story by Alberto Amortegui.   The comparison of the Andean world from the times of the Spanish colonisation, with the current political experience in Bolivia, sets the scenario for this well related tale -a mix of fiction and reality, that combines rebelliousness, honour, and an unbreakable feeling for a purpose not yet concluded. More...

From the Ghetto with Love

They could not stop it. Reggaetón -the dangerous cocktail of Dancehall, Hip Hop and 'latin riddims' born in the ghettos of Puerto Rico and Panama- survived the establishment's persecution and consolidated itself as the biggest thing to come out of Latin America since Salsa. More...

Fragments of Diversity

Fragmento Corporation is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of biodiversity in South America. As part of their activities, Fragmento is organizing an exhibition of photographs of Colombia's wildlife and natural landscapes. The objective of this exhibition is to promote Fragmento's efforts in the Choco region of Colombia; an area that is under constant human threat. More...
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Town Planning and Quality of Life in Curitiba
Ingrid Olórtegi Guzmán
María Phyllis Mocock F.F. Soares

Over 30 years, the Brazilian city of Curitiba has oriented its efforts in developing diverse urban planning strategies.   Thanks to the Research and Town Planning Institute of Curitiba, the city now counts with an effective transportation system as well as regulated use of public spaces, among many other reforms.   Without any doubt, Curitiba represents one of the greatest examples of urban planning and development. More....

Greatness, Tragedy and Destiny of Andean Peru
Interview

Edmundo Guillen is a renowned Peruvian Historian. He has been appointed president of the recently created Academy of Peruvian Andean History. The institution seeks to congregate multidisciplinary experts for the “critical study of the millenary process of Andean Peru”. More...

The "Rainbow for Peace" caravan (Américas)
Alberto Ruz

Born in Mexico, the Caravan has been rolling through the Americas for 8 years in its mission of bringing peace and culture to Latin America. With many miles and stories on his back, the founder of this endeavour tells us the story of this gigantic effort. More..

In my Heart’s Memory (Argentina)
David Wachtel

As I was about to start writing about a calamity produced in Havana, two digital versions of the best recent Latin American films got to my hands: Martín Hache & El Hijo de la Novia. More...

Oscar Niemeyer: Women’s Curves (Brazil)
José Jueguen

Oscar Niemeyer is probably Latin America’s biggest architect.His work is present in Brazil and especially in Brasilia, the capital city he designed with his political views in mind. More...
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