LIFE
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Trinidad and Tobago’s Kalinda Ritual Puts Carnival’s Bloodline on Display
In Moruga, carnival's loudest story is not sequins or soca, but wood striking bone in a sacred ring. Stick fighting…
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Puerto Rican Halftime Heat Tests Who Gets Policed on TV
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime became a cultural flashpoint, then a regulatory threat. Republicans urged the FCC to fine or…
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Bolivian Alasita Miniatures Turn UNESCO Heritage Into Living Street Ritual
In Bolivia's Alasita fair, tiny houses, bills, and cars stand in for real hopes, inspiring viewers to feel hopeful and…
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Trinidad and Tobago Carnival Turns Regional Tension Into Feathered Street Theater
With hotels full and flights sold out, Trinidad and Tobago Carnival returns at full volume this month, even as regional…
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Uruguay’s Secular Image Softens as Iemanjá Fills Montevideo’s Shore
Thousands returned to Montevideo's beaches last week to honor Iemanjá, the Umbanda goddess of waters, bringing flowers, fruit, and small…
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Brazil Recife Film Tour Turns Oscar Fame into Living Urban Memory
A four-kilometer walking tour in Recife is turning film tourism into a form of civic archaeology, following in the footsteps…
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How Digital Innovation Is Transforming Entertainment in Latin America and Beyond
Digital innovation is transforming entertainment faster than any previous technological shift. Across streaming platforms, interactive media, and online gaming ecosystems,…
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Cuba’s Garbage Crisis Turns Daily Life into a Test of Silence
Mountains of trash line Havana's streets, feeding fears of disease and quiet anger. A government cleanup pledge promised a turning…
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Ecuador Film Finds Humor in Midlife, Family, and What Men Avoid Saying
At forty, a man loses his job and suddenly hears time louder. In Ecuador's new film Nosotros, Mi Papá y…
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Powerful Lessons Students Can Learn from Latin American Social Reformers
When we think about social change, it's easy to imagine loud protests, passionate speeches, or revolutionary movements. But what often…
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