Stories about Spanish from April, 2014
Peru: Blog Site for Women Claims Unethical Use of Web Domain
A blog site for women in Peru claims that its site domain was registered in bad faith by the PERU.com website after a brief association between the two entities.
World Reacts to Death of Nobel Prize Winner Gabriel García Márquez
On April 17th, 2014, the news of writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez's passing was made known. The world reacted to the loss.
Chile Struck By Disasters in April 2014
Earthquakes and fires have ravaged Chile during the month of April 2014. Both private and public sources have rushed to aid the numerous victims.
Putting the Brakes on Independent Films in Cuba
The Ministry of the Interior (MININT) has been recently in charge of reviewing the scripts of the film projects produced in the island.
Everyone's “Gabo”
The death of Gabriel García Márquez shocked the United States. The media and Twitter captured the aftermath.
87-Year Old Gabriel Garcia Marquez Dies
Colombia Nobel laureate author Gabriel García Márquez passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Mexico City. He was 87 years old. Colombian network Caracol posted a chronology [es] of...
Is Valparaíso's Wildfire Result of Neglect by Municipal Government?
A report [es] from Chile's Centre for Investigative Journalism (CIPER) has stirred up a story of neglect and corruption about how, since 2012, local authorities have been aware of the...
Venezuela: Dialogues on the Dialogue
The Venezuelan crisis finally saw an attempt at a dialogue between the government and the opposition, in conversations televised that kept most Venezuelans glued to their screens.
Chile: Forest Fire Causes Death and Destruction in Valparaíso
On Saturday, April 12, 2014, a raging forest fire began in Valparaíso, causing 12 dead people and provoking the evacuation of thousands of residents in the area.
Extending bridges between Miami and Havana
During this interview, Jorge De Armas speaks about recent event in Miami directed to building bridges between Cuba and the United States after more than 50 years of conflict.
Kuntur: A New Birdwatching App Launched in Colombia
Kuntur, a new android app, promises to make birdwatching easier for both experienced and amateur birders in Colombia.
Graphic Novel “Los Once” Remembers History Through Fiction
Los Once is a graphic novel that recreates the seizing of Colombia's Palace of Justice from the point of view of the families affected by the violence.
A Look at the Mexico City Metro
What do Mexico City residents say about their main mode of public transportation?
Documentary Unearths the Story of Eminent Puerto Rican Ramón Emeterio Betances
Despite being considered one of “the fathers of the homeland,” Puerto Rican official history barely mentions him, and many people on the island perhaps only know his name.
6.2 Earthquake Hits Nicaragua
A powerful 6,1 earthquake hit Nicaragua on Thursday, April 10, 2014. There were reports [es] of injured people and collapsing of houses as a result of the movement. The epicenter...
Ecuador: Civil Society Takes On Private Copying Levy
In Ecuador, the debate over private copying levies continues, and the prospect of an additional tax on data storage devices for music and videos is on the table.
Court Annuls “Mega-Commission” Findings Against Ex-President Alan García
The megacomisión has been working since 2011; former President Alan García has pointed out that its goal is to get him annulled electorally for the next presidential elections in 2016.
In Havana, a Book in Exchange for Nothing
"This book belongs to whoever finds it in exchange for giving it away again after reading it so that other people can enjoy it."
PHOTOS: Protests in Caracas, April 1
Website PRODAVINCI posts nine pictures by Andrés Kerese taken during protests in Chacao, one of the subdivisions of the metropolitan district of Caracas, on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.
5 Fascinating Facts About the Leatherback Turtle
Nesting season is here. Learn a few facts about this sea turtle, which returns to the beaches of Puerto Rico each year to lay its eggs.
Costa Rica: “God Bless your X”
On Sunday, April 6 2014, Costa Rica held the run-off to elect a new president [es]. After governing party's candidate Johnny Araya retired his campaign, the whole process lost intensity,...