Tag: Latin American Culture
Mexico Calls for Suspension of U.S. Auction Over 80 Looted Archaeological Pieces
Mexico’s Ministry of Culture demanded the suspension of an auction in Louisville, Colorado, after specialists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) identified 80 archaeological pieces of Mexican origin being offered by Artemis Fine Arts in a sale titled “Fine/Visual Art, Ancient, Ethnographic Art.” Culture Secretary Claudia Curiel de Icaza stated that “since […]
June 5, 2026
Venezuela Boosts Regional Arts Cooperation with Its Latin American Neighbours
Venezuela’s Minister of Culture, Raúl Cazal, met this week with the Mexican ambassador to Caracas, Leopoldo de Gyvés de la Cruz, to establish reciprocal cultural mechanisms in literature, theater, film, and folk traditions, while also holding separate talks with Brazilian officials to strengthen the binational cultural agenda. The meeting with Ambassador de Gyvés took place […]
May 3, 2026
Mafalda at 61: The Lasting Voice of Latin America’s Most Iconic Cartoon
Six decades after its debut, Quino’s Mafalda endures as a cultural touchstone that continues to challenge and inspire across generations.
September 29, 2025
September 5: International Day of Indigenous Women
The International Day of Indigenous Women commemorates Bartolina Sisa and underscores the contemporary struggles of Indigenous women across Latin America and the Caribbean.