February 22, 2007 | VivirLatino

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Rigoberta for President

17:59 H — Jennifer

While the U.S. is caught up in the Obama vs. Hillary for president game, many Guatemalans are celebrating the announcement that Nobel Peace Prize laureate and indigenous activist Rigoberta Menchu will run for president of their country:Rigoberta Menchú said Wednesday... Read more »

Topics: Guatemala - Politics - Women

Favelas As Art

16:00 H — Maegan la Mala

When people travel, housing projects aren't usually part of their itineraries. Just like most people don't seek out their art in housing projects either. The housing projects of Brazil, favelas, are notorious for their violence. Those same favelas ,though, are... Read more »

Topics: Arts - Brazil - Housing - Travel

Clown murder in Colombia

12:50 H — Jennifer

I'm guessing this piece of news isn't going to really encourage anyone to visit Colombia, but as weird as it is, it could have happened anywhere:Two clowns that participated in a circus act in the Colombian city of Cúcuta, on... Read more »

Topics: Colombia - Society

Cuba Embargo Still on "Go"

12:48 H — Maegan la Mala

There were some rumors within the Spanish language media that the U.S.'s 45 year old trade embargo on Cuba could be lifted or at the very least, loosened. Especially interested in this possibility are U.S. businesses who see the Caribbean... Read more »

Topics: Cuba - Money - Politics