by PanamericanWorld | Feb 22, 2024 | Homepage Editor's Pick, Homepage Sections, Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
From Mexico through to the Southern Cone, traditional dress plays a profound role in Latin American culture. More than just vibrant costumes, these garments convey cherished history, folklore, and national pride across the region’s mosaic of influences. A...
by PanamericanWorld | Jan 6, 2024 | Homepage People Section, Homepage Sections, Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
Latin actresses may be among the most sensual people in the world; although more than a few of them have revealed themselves against stereotypes and clichés that circumscribe them only to “seductive bombs”. They want to be recognized not only for their...
by PanamericanWorld | Dec 15, 2023 | Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
The best places to spend Christmas in Latin America could be included in an endless list of urban, beach or mountain landscapes. The proximity of the Christmas holidays increases the number of trips and tourist offers throughout the region. It is an excellent time to...
by Juan Gavasa | Nov 25, 2023 | Homepage People Section, Homepage Sections, Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
Anything Afrolatino is fashionable nowadays and it is not an isolated or temporary trend. Spanish has become a mainstream language in the Anglo-Saxon music industry, and it is now natural to listen to Hispanic artists on English-speaking radio stations. It was Luis...
by PanamericanWorld | Oct 25, 2023 | Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
Soca has only palanced its way into the mainstream on a handful of occasions since it first developed in Trinidad some 40 years ago. In light of Bunji Garlin’s recent success bringing unadulterated Carnival music to the fore with “Differentology”—as well as the 10th...
by PanamericanWorld | Oct 8, 2023 | Travel and culture, Travel and culture-Americas
Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing a new literary moment. This wave, unlike its predecessor, is led by women writers. Two of them, Liliana Colanzi from Bolivia and Melba Escobar from Colombia, participated in this year’s National Book Festival at...