Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Americas where Spanish and Portuguese are predominant. The term originated in 19th century France as

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This site features in-depth travel information on Latin America; everything from ancient history to where to stay.

nation (n.) c. 1300, from Old French nacion “birth, rank; descendants, relatives; country, homeland” (12c.) and directly from Latin nationem (nominative natio) “birth

Latin American cuisine refers to typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. Latin America is a highly

The Latin American Education Foundation (LAEF) has established itself as a leader in meeting the higher education needs of Hispanic students in Colorado.

A collection of newspaper services on the Internet from Latin and South America. Also offers links to research data from various primary data sources.

1 Latin American History from 1800 to 1914 Outline / Periods Key words: Trading partner; Americanism, Positivism, Progress; World trade system; Export economy

In Venezuela the food lines are only the most visible evidence of a nation in free fall. Known as las colas, the lines form before dawn and last until nightfall

Late one Saturday afternoon, three mans left the village of Ulwas on the Coco River in Nicaragua. They were going to hunt wari, the wild pig which is so delicious