4 Peruvian customs during their national holidays
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689347160532{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]On 28 July 1821, José de San Martín declared Peru’s independence from the Spanish empire and thus began its history as a sovereign state. More than 200 years have passed, with this South American nation undergoing great changes and its various different industries evolving along with its society, which has some ingrained […]
3 challenges to overcome when doing business in Guatemala
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1688129670667{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]With over 17 million people, making it the largest population in Central America, Guatemala is often overlooked when people consider expanding their corporation abroad. But doing business in Guatemala can be a fantastic opportunity for several reasons. During the 20th century, the country went through a period of great instability, with dictatorships […]
How is culture in Latin America influenced by indigenous cultures?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1659617044898{margin-top: -15px !important;}”]The question “How is culture in Latin America influenced by indigenous cultures?” does not have a straightforward answer. After all, indigenous groups were the first people to populate the Americas, and even though their population has declined dramatically over the centuries, the legacy and plurality of indigenous culture persists in Latin America […]
Is Latin American culture homogeneous?
Certain conventions let us situate ourselves geographically and get our bearings. Conventions like the cardinal points, the hemispheres, regions, maps and territories. But within each country, a new subset is revealed. What is “Latin American culture”? Answering this question means entering a world as rich as it is complex. From a distance it may look homogeneous, but […]
Colombian festivals and fairs: because whoever lives it is who enjoys it!
Colombian festivals are characterized by being happy and partying, not in vain a few years ago it was within the top five of the happiest countries in the world, so its customs reflect feelings, experiences and beliefs through endless parties, fairs and carnivals that cross the national territory. From north to south, and from east to […]
History of Modern Latin America
How and why colonization still influences the history of modern Latin America: a region of complexities in which diverse cultures, both domestic and foreign are mixed, birthed or imported by colonists following the discovery of America in 1492. In this post, we will analyze the most relevant factors and events behind the history of modern Latin America…
6 absolutely iconic cultural aspects of Argentina
Cultured, tardy, passionate, devoted, argumentative, energetic… There are countless traits that all Argentines can identify with. Get to know some of Argentina’s most striking cultural aspects in more detail.
Characteristics of Brazilian culture: what makes a multicultural country
Defining Brazilian culture is not a simple task. Since its beginnings, Brazil has been marked by an intense confluence and a great mixture of ethnicities, customs, dialects and creeds that, together, make up the characteristics of Brazilian culture. With a territory stretching across more than 8 million square kilometers, Brazil is made up of 27 states…
A short summary of the history of Brazil
When most foreigners think about Brazil, they automatically think of hot weather, joyful music, great food and drinks and spectacular beaches. And in most parts of the country, this rings true. The history of Brazil is marked by a multitude of influences from different populations, and a mixture of many nationalities…
Beyond football: Popular Sports in Argentina
For years, the talk after weekends in Argentina revolved around soccer. Whether Boca won, how River got on, which Lionel Messi goal was the most spectacular. Soccer, soccer and more soccer sets Argentinian pulses racing…