Histories of LATAM

How and why colonization still influences the history of modern Latin America: a region of complexities in which diverse cultures, both domestic and foreign are mixed, birthed or imported by colonists following the discovery of America in 1492. In this post, we will analyze the most relevant factors and events behind the history of modern Latin America…

Cultured, tardy, passionate, devoted, argumentative, energetic… There are countless traits that all Argentines can identify with. Get to know some of Argentina’s most striking cultural aspects in more detail.

Defining Brazilian culture is not a simple task. Since its beginnings, Brazil has been marked by an intense confluence and a great mixture of ethnicities, customs, dialects and creeds that, together, make up the characteristics of Brazilian culture. With a territory stretching across more than 8 million square kilometers, Brazil is made up of 27 states…

When most foreigners think about Brazil, they automatically think of hot weather, joyful music, great food and drinks and spectacular beaches. And in most parts of the country, this rings true. The history of Brazil is marked by a multitude of influences from different populations, and a mixture of many nationalities…

For years, the talk after weekends in Argentina revolved around soccer. Whether Boca won, how River got on, which Lionel Messi goal was the most spectacular. Soccer, soccer and more soccer sets Argentinian pulses racing…

Beyond mate and asado, Argentine traditions range the length and breadth of the country. Tango, empanadas and football are obvious Argentine reference points. Food, music and dance are part of the deeply-rooted traditions…

Argentina is a country with 23 provinces that extend to the North, South, East and West, in addition to the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Its latitude and longitude contains different cultural traits, habits and even …

The City of Buenos Aires conjures many monuments and places in the collective imagination, such as the renowned Caminito de la Boca, with its narrow streets and colorful buildings, or El Obelisco, imposing its presence…

There are many words that symbolize Argentina to the rest of the world; Messi, Maradona, tango, mate, asado, dulce de leche… But there is one which dazzles even the most discerning palates: Malbec, a wine with Argentine…

Our brief history of Argentina begins with an arrival: in 1536 Pedro de Mendoza founded the city of Santa María de los Buenos Ayres, but its native population did not remain there. Buenos Aires is one of the few cities…