Celebrated from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for schools, organizations, businesses, and agencies to educate individuals about Latino cultures. Because the month is near the beginning of the academic year, schools have to plan programming early. Why does it begin on September 15th? Five Latin American countries, El Salvador, …
Most of these countries are democracies. Of note, those that are not democracies have not had a great relationship with the U.S. Aside from Bolivia, all leaders are male. Argentina: Presidential Republic, President Mauricio MacriBelize: parliamentary democracy (National Assembly) under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm. Government General: Colville Norbert Young, Sr.Bolivia: Presidential Republic. Interim …
Latino/Latinx Publications and Resources Here you will find a list of resources for anyone looking for Latino journals, magazines or contests. If you are a writer or a scholar, I’d recommend reviewing them to get a sense of what they publish. If you are a reader, consider subscribing or purchasing issues. Latino Literary Journals:Acentos Review: …
Notice the disparity among countries. This information comes from the CIA. Countries conduct a census at different times, hence the difference in dates. Country Literacy (%) Argentina definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 99% male: 98.9% female: 99.1% (2018) Belize definition: age 15 and over can read and writetotal population: 94.1%male: 94.1%female: 94.1% (2003 …
Latin American Independence Days Celebrate one, celebrate them all. Notice that Cinco de Mayois not on the list and is not an Independence day for any LatinAmerican country. Country Independence Argentina 9 July 1816 (from Spain) Belize 21 September 1981 (from UK) Bolivia 6 August 1825 (from Spain) Brazil 7 September 1822 (from Portugal) Chile 18 …
