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Birdsong in Quechua

Considered one of the most important indigenous singers to emerge out of South America over the last 50 years, through her 25 albums Luzmila Carpio has inspired millions while singing in both her native Aymara-Quechua language…

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Alejandro Loayza Grisi: Director of 'Utama'

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival 2022, ’Utama’ is a journey through the eyes of a Quechua couple that are battling between life and death with the climate change crisis affecting their home, forcing them…

In-depth Interviews
Crossed Off the Map: A Writer Beguiled by Bolivia

Since leaving a desk job at the Evening Standard 15 years ago, Shafik Meghji has authored and co-authored over 40 guidebooks and visited all seven continents, but when it came to his first full-length travel narrative it was…

Reviews
THE GREAT MOVEMENT - 2021 by Bolivian writer/director Kiro Russo.

Can the sprawling city of La Paz also rise as from the dead? Check out ‘THE GREAT MOVEMENT’ (2021) by Bolivian director Kiro Russo.

Features
Bolivia: the mysterious death of Orlando Gutiérrez

Miners' leader and prominent MAS figure killed after frequent death threats on social media and from sections of the state apparatus.

Culture Guides
Great Latin American films from 2021

2021 was a difficult year for film, especially cinema releases. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Academy Awards event took place in April 2021, at the usual event venue, the spectacular Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los…

First Person
SURVIVE - SOBREVIVIR

Denisse Vargas -Bolaños is a Bolivian poet and writer. She is a member of the feminist literary collective Las Juanas and SLAP (Spanish and Latin American Poets and Writers). She was also part of the Invisible Presence Project.…

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Indigenous Heroes and Heroines of Colonial Latin America

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day which began as a counter-celebration to el Dia de la Raza or 'Columbus Day' (still shamefully celebrated in Spain and the US to celebrate the colonisation and…

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Top 10 Revolutionary Latinas

We pay tribute to the Latin American women who throughout history have fought for freedom, peace and justice and continue to do say every day. Women who have fought side by side with men for freedom for their countries, even when…

Features
Bolivia: will new elections heal the rift?

With Morales moving to Argentina and still no date for new elections, the outlook remains obscure.

In-depth Interviews
Cause and Effect in Bolivian Art

In the first ever show of Bolivian Contemporary Art in London featuring four Bolivian artists - painters Ivan Benítez and Marcelo Rodríguez and photographers Javier Molina and Fabiola Retamozo - ‘Analogue Intercourse‘ refers to…

Obituaries
Ciro Bustos, Che Guevara’s friend and ally

Artist and revolutionary, Ciro Bustos was a key confident of Che Guevara in his fated attempt to trigger revolution across Latin America, through Argentina and Bolivia. He was wrongly accused of betraying Che, when it is now…

Culture Guides
5 SIGHTS OF SOUTH AMERICA YOU WON'T FORGET

Bored of beaches, banal museums and grotty hotels? Want to do something different this time you go away? South America harbours some of the most breath-taking natural phenomena in the entire world. No tour guide needed, just a…

Latin Londoners
LATN LONDONER #11 Ana Maria Vera - Classical Pianist

An exceptionally talented Bolivian pianist and child prodigy Ana Maria Vera from her debut at the age of eight has enchanted audiences all over the world with her dazzling virtuosity. This is her story…

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Jessica Maria Gilhooley, actor, filmmaker

Since graduating from the prestigious Drama Centre this British-Colombian Actor has appeared in…

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Gabriela Garcia, Actor, Writer

Born in Mexico, Gabriela García was nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as…

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El Cenote: Mexican Food Done Incredibly Well

Calling all Mexican food enthuisaists! Think deliciously fresh guacamole paired perfectly with the…

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Since the days when Mexico was a serious rival to Hollywood in terms of film production and quality…