By Edy Bestle LatinaLista SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — In March, the whole of the country was ready for President Obama, his family and his entourage´s visit to Brazil. The schedule was slightly changed due to security matters and the bad weather; however, the visit was a success. People in Brasília – Brazil´s capital – were [...]
Globalization and the Paso del Norte Region
By Sarah Dahlen LatinaLista Ciudad Juarez has become an unfortunate symbol of all that is wrong at the U.S./Mexico border: violence, poverty, exploitation, lawlessness. With an average homicide rate of 200 people per month in recent years, this reputation is not entirely undeserved. But Juarez and the rest of the Paso del Norte Region, which [...]
Bolivia: 132 years later feels like yesterday for a nation grieving a war lost and a seaport taken
By Angie Washington Latina Lista COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — How heavy is a grudge? The burden of loss passed down through generations weighs heavy on loyal hearts. At Bolivia’s birth as a nation, the people enjoyed a coast line. Trouble arose some 54 years later when that shore was lost during the War of the Pacific [...]
Peru: Same-sex marriage an issue in upcoming presidential elections
By Isabel Guerra LatinaLista LIMA, PERU — The issue of same-sex marriage has recently become a part of the political platforms of presidential candidates in Peru. Foreseeing upcoming Presidential elections, to be held on April 10th, candidates are using the situation to define their positions on the issue. While former President Alejandro Toledo confirms that his political [...]
Brazil: Sao Paulo’s unique tie to Japan makes tragedy personal
By Edy Bestle LatinaLista SAO PAULO, BRAZIL — Like thousands around the world, I saw on TV the horrible scenes of the devastation in Japan, as a result of an earthquake and the tsunami. As some of you might know, the largest Japanese community outside of Japan is located here in Brasil. There are approximately [...]
Puerto Rico: The world shows solidarity with University of Puerto Rico Students
By Natalia A. Bonilla-Berrios LatinaLista SAN JUAN — Today, 16 cities around the globe will show support for the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) students who are still fighting for lower education costs and maintaining academic programs. Besides showing international support to the Puerto Rican youth, the World Solidarity Day with the UPR students [...]
