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Mexico's 50-Peso Bill Featuring Aztec City of Tenochtitlan Wins 2021 Banknote of the Year

The Bank of Mexico scored another big win after its new 50-peso bill featuring the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan won as 2021's banknote of the year.
Suriname Festivals: Famous Local Celebrations That Every Traveler Should Not Miss

Suriname Festivals: Famous Local Celebrations That Every Traveler Should Not Miss

Check out these famous Suriname festivals that every traveler should not miss when visiting this South American country.
Paraguay Food: 5 Famous Dishes You Have to Try to Get Real Taste of the Country's Cuisine

Paraguay Food: 5 Famous Dishes You Have to Try to Get Real Taste of the Country's Cuisine

Paraguay is not only known for its tourist destinations but also for traditional dishes that will surely increase your appetite.
Chile Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip to the 'Country of Poets'

Chile Travel Guide: Tourist Attractions and Safety Tips to Know Before Your Trip to the 'Country of Poets'

If you decide to travel to Chile, here are some travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip to the South American country.
Panama: Indigenous Groups That Are Important to the Country’s Cultural Heritage

Panama: Indigenous Groups That Are Important to the Country’s Cultural Heritage

Panama is home to six indigenous groups – the Ngöbe-Buglé, Emberá-Wounaan, Naso Tjërdi, Guna, Bri Bri, and Bokata.
Brazil Carnival 2022: Thousands took to Streets of Roo De Janeiro Defying Ban on Festive Celebrations

Brazil Carnival 2022: Thousands Took to Streets of Rio De Janeiro Defying Ban on Festive Celebrations

Thousands of people from Brazil celebrated this year's carnival, despite the ban on street parties imposed in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Mexico Culture: Indigenous Resilience Found in Ornately Painted Churches

Mexico Culture: Indigenous Resilience Found in Ornately Painted Churches

The resilience of Mexicans can be seen on the art painted on their place of worships where angels held harps, guitars, and violins in their hands, their Baroque lips smiling, like an image of heaven replete with music and joy, set in iridescent medallions against a blue-green field twisted with gold and crimson filigree.
Argentina: 5 Traditional Foods You Have to Try to Get a Taste of Argentine Culture

Argentina: 5 Traditional Foods You Have to Try to Get a Taste of Argentine Culture

Here are the Top 5 traditional foods in Argentina you should try. Known for its festive and vibrant culture, Argentina has a lot to offer, from numerous breathtaking landscapes to delicious traditional foods.
Travel in Brazil Amid Pandemic: Here Are Things You Should Be Aware of Before Visiting the Latin American Country

Travel in Brazil Amid Pandemic: Here Are Things You Should Be Aware of Before Visiting the Latin American Country

Brazil is rich with tourist spots and plenty of celebrations and festivals to take part in. The Latin American region, where Brazil is a part of, has been rich with tourist spots and plenty of celebrations and festivals to take part in.
One of Mexico’s Most Important Art Collections Faces Uncertainty as Citigroup Offloads CitiBanamex

One of Mexico’s Most Important Art Collections Faces Uncertainty as Citigroup Offloads CitiBanamex

The future of one of Mexico's most popular and important art collections is now facing uncertainty after CitiBanamex has been put up for sale.
10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

10 Unique New Year's Eve Traditions in Latin America Believed to Bring Good Luck

Here are 10 unique New Year's Eve traditions in Latin America believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Aztec Altar, Ancient Pot With Human Ashes Unearthed by Archeologists in Mexico City

Aztec Altar, Ancient Pot With Human Ashes Unearthed by Archeologists in Mexico City

Mexican archeologists found an Aztec altar dating back to the 16th century underneath a home near Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City.
Affordable Living Options For Renters As Moratoriums Come to An End

Affordable Living Options For Renters As Moratoriums Come to An End

While president Joe Biden extended the Eviction Moratorium in August, some states provided extensions for renters throughout the rest of 2021. As the end of the year creeps near, millions of renters wonder where they'll end up next. Adding to the pressure is news that landlords and property investors looking to make up for their losses amid the pandemic and the rise in the real estate market have caused rental rates to climb through the roof.
Private Collector Returns Mayan Artifact to Guatemala After Plans of Auctioning It in 2019

Private Collector Returns Mayan Artifact to Guatemala After Plans of Auctioning It in 2019

A private collector has returned a Mayan artifact to Guatemala after there were plans to auction the piece in 2019 in Paris.
Day of the Dead or Dia De Muertos Parade in Mexico City Returns After Being Canceled in 2020 Due to COVID

Day of the Dead or Dia De Muertos Parade in Mexico City Returns After Being Canceled in 2020 Due to COVID

The Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City is returning this year as the country continues to experience improvement in its COVID cases.
Bank of Mexico Releases New 20-Peso Bill, Coins to Commemorate 200 Years of the Country's Independence

Bank of Mexico Releases New 20-Peso Bill, Coins to Commemorate 200 Years of Country's Independence

The Bank of Mexico has released a new 20-peso bill and 10- and 20-peso coins to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the country's independence from Spain.
Mexico Creates National Guard Special Team to Recover Stolen Archaeological Pieces

Mexico Creates National Guard Special Team to Recover Stolen Archaeological Pieces

Mexico has a new special team composed of National Guard personnel dedicated to recovering stolen archaeological pieces and historical documents.
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'Six Flags Fright Fest' Return to Six Flags Over Georgia This Year

After missing out last year because of the pandemic, the "Thrill Capital of the South" Six Flags Over Georgia has announced the return of its hit Fright Fest for 2021.
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Renowned Latino Muralists Spearhead National Campaign Against Hunger

Two renowned Latino muralists have been chosen by No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, as a part of its "Rebuilding" campaign that runs through October 8.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Holds Weekly Press Conference At The Capitol

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Address the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute 44th Annual Awards Gala

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) has announced that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be attending as a Special Guest in the upcoming 44th Annual Awards Gala to deliver her remarks.