LIFE
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Mexico’s Art World Reflects on Half a Century of Kahlo Magic
Half a century after critics dismissed her as a provincial surrealist, Frida Kahlo dominated the global cultural stage. Exhibitions, diaries,…
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Brazilian Master Salgado Remembered at Haunting Workers-Themed Display
The show meant to salute Sebastião Salgado while he was still walking. Rio’s streets opened five days after his death.…
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Peru Chefs Transform Leftovers into Culinary Gems Bolivia
A Peruvian-led “optimal cooking” movement has leaped across the Andes into Bolivia, teaching families to transform scraps into meals. In…
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How a Mexican Actor’s Road Rage Tragedy Ended in Prison and Heartbreak
Pablo Lyle walked red carpets, headlined hit telenovelas, and seemed poised to leap into Hollywood. One Miami traffic stop robbed…
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Brazil Doll Craze Reveals Surreal Politics Behind Redefining Motherhood Fantasies
Hyper-realistic "reborn" dolls have leaped from craft fairs to Brazil's statehouses. Admirers cradle them like living infants; skeptics see performance…
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Mexican Border City Rocked by Musicians’ Kidnapping and Violent End
Five members of a northern Mexico band vanished on the way to a border gig and were later found murdered.…
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Gloria Estefan Stirs Latin Pride with Powerful Tropical Roots Revival
Gloria Estefan—ever the trailblazer of bilingual pop—returns with Raíces, a lush salute to her Cuban heritage that doubles as a…
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Mexican Shadows Loom Over Child Recruits in Brutal Cartel Wars
In the hidden corners of Mexico, children as young as six emerge as unlikely foot soldiers for ruthless cartels. Their…
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Peruvian Jungle Kids Paddle Forward to Protect Amazon’s Future
Every two weeks, dozens of children from Belén—a floating quarter of Iquitos—launch narrow canoes into the murky Itaya River. Their…
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Uncover Mexican Legends Maná and Their Enduring Rock Legacy
For nearly four decades, Maná has rolled out of Guadalajara like thunder, fusing Latin rhythms and rock swagger into anthems…
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