Luana was just learning to speak when she decided to change her name. The consequences of such a personal decision would not only transform her identity and her family, but also shift the cultural discussion of an entire country. Find the English translation of "Me Girl...
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On February 1949, Radio Quito broadcasted an adaptation of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. The story of the supposed Martian invasion turned the Ecuadorian city upside down, and would have tragic and unexpected results. Find the English translation of "The Extraterrestrials [Repeat]" here. Or check...
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At the start of this century, the dubbing industry in Mexico was living in a golden age. Some of the actors and actresses who dubbed TV shows and movies into Spanish became cultural icons in Latin America. So, why did all this suddenly change? Find the...
In February 2023, Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega offered over 200 political prisoners, including 23-year-old Samantha Jirón, a chance at freedom. But for Samantha and the others, this liberation was conditioned on a choice: they had to leave everything and everyone they loved behind, and board...
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Don Chon is the memory keeper of Aranzazú del Cobre, an abandoned town in northern Mexico that was once a significant mining hub. The town’s population began to decline in the 1960s and now, almost no one lives there. But once a year, former residents...
Julio Ardita became passionate about computers when they were still a novelty in Argentina. He quickly learned to program, create games, and connect to the internet when very few people in his country were doing so. It came almost naturally to him, but he never...
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For the past few years, a small island off of Panama’s Caribbean coast has been in the spotlight, attracting attention from various organizations, governments, and activists worldwide. Its name is Gardi Sugdub, and its population is said to be the first displaced by climate change...
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During the 90s, an orca named Keiko lived in Mexico City. He was the local hero—composing songs, appearing in ads, and even being featured in soap operas. Mexicans truly loved him. However, when Keiko starred in Free Willy, that love became increasingly difficult to justify....
There are two types of people in this world: those who like karaoke and those who don’t. Luis Fernando, for better or for worse—you can decide—is the former. By night, with a microphone in one hand and a Diet Coke in the other, he transforms. This...