The island of Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth, has long been known for its beauty and its distinct culture, which are unique to the island. The name of the island itself means “rich port” in Spanish, indicating that for years …
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Brazil’s Golden Age–or Parade of White Elephants?
The 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics Winning the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic bids continues to have both intended and unexpected consequences for this year’s miracle country. On November 28, 2010, Brazilian police and soldiers seized the …
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A Tale of Two Terrorists
The recent deaths of two terrorists – one famous, one not so much – provides an illuminating examination of how America continues to conduct its controversial war on terror. Making headlines across the United States and called a defining moment …
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Favela Tourism: Stranger than Fiction
In the wake of President Obama’s recent visit to Rio de Janeiro, which included a tour through the notorious City of God slum, questions have been raised regarding the fate of Brazil’s hill-draped favelas. Brazilian and foreign officials have expressed …
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Guatemala’s Crippled Peace Process: A Look Back on the 1996 Peace Accords
• Relatively speaking, Guatemala is Latin America’s most violent nation • Guatemala’s homicide rate is four times that of Mexico and twelve times that of the United States, making the country the fourth most murderous country in the world • …
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