Latest posts by Gabriela García Calderón
The Young Musicians From “Symphony for Peru” Touched Souls at Madrid's Royal Theater
The organization, created by renowned Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Flórez to take music to disadvantaged youth, expanded its work to Spain, to show how they "sing, play, grow!"
“Cementazo” Scandal Tarnishes Costa Rican Presidential Election
The "cementazo", roughly translated as "huge cement blow", is a corruption case tarnishing the presidential election in one of the most institutionally stable countries in Latin America.
The Femicide in Mexico by a ‘Cabify’ Driver That Shook Latin America
"#IfTheyKillMe I'm sure it will be for having been to a concert or to the theatre at night, I'm sure it will be my fault for enjoying my life."
Peru’s World Cup Chances Cause Stir As Some Fans Hoard Tickets to a Qualifying Game
"It all depends on us" it's heard all over in Peruvian streets and networks, with rising chances to qualify to Football World Cup after decades of watching them from afar.
Peru’s Inti Currency Is Just One Reminder of When Peruvian Economy Went Crazy
"Alan, do you remember this banknote? Indeed, 5 "million" intis. Today they could get you a modest breakfast with six pieces of bread, butter and jam!"
Peru's Clever Social Media Campaign Raises Awareness About Human Trafficking
Peruvian Ministry of Interior Affairs launched the campaign "Que no te encuentren" (Don't let them find you) to counter human trafficking in Peru.
The 17th-Century Peruvian Saint With a 21st-Century Social Media Presence
"We have more than 100,000 likes and 100,000 followers on Facebook! Let's keep sharing!"
Automatic Speech Recognition Project Seeks to Revitalize the Quechua Languages
Can you imagine computers, smartphones and robots that speak Quechua? A Peruvian engineer’s work aims to do just that.
Amid a Teacher Strike, a Powerful Image Shakes Up Peruvian Social Media
"The single gesture of caressing this petite lady on the face makes him –magically– a tender giant".
Young Peruvians Trade Weapons for Shears and Razors
Ingenious solutions to big problems. Barbering becomes an alternative to crime for Peru's youngsters.
In This Charming Argentinian Hamlet, No Cars Are Allowed
"I'd do anything to move to La Cumbrecita."
We're Living Longer, But Not Everyone Is Living Healthier
The World Health Organization confirms that we are living longer, but are we living healthier? Medigo, a health-specialized platform, says not everyone is.
Peruvians Find Strength in Surviving a Merciless March
Since early March, several cities in Peru have struggled with a seemingly endless wave of heavy rains, floods, landslides, road closures, and lately school closures.
‘Whistle at Women No More,’ Say Construction Workers in Peru
In Peru, there is a ray of hope for women who want to avoid street harassment.
‘Daughters of the Forest’ Documents How Education Empowers Young Women in Rural Paraguay
"...if you give young women a chance by giving them an education, they can become valuable," says director Samantha Grant about her film "Daughters of the Forest".
Princess Leia's Hairdo Didn't Come From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Weeks after the tragic death of beloved actress Carrie Fisher, the Internet is digging up the Mexican origins of Princess Leia's iconic hairdo.
MujeresMundi Offers Spanish-Language Chronicles of Women's Roles Around the World
"Change is around the corner, even though we sometimes feel it's far away. The only way to bring change closer is to set our minds on it."
Chapecoense Club Tragedy Brings Back Memories of Plane Crash with Peruvian Football Team, Alianza Lima
In the wake of the plane crash involving members of the Brazilian football club Chapecoense, Peruvian fans remember what happened to Alianza Lima football club in December 1987.
Through Hardships to the Stars: These Latin American Children Won’t Let Garbage Stand in the Way of Music
“Per aspera ad astra” means reaching the stars despite hardships. Youngsters from Mexico and Paraguay, whether living among garbage or using it to build musical instruments, are doing just that.
Many Names, One Sweet Latin American Confection
Its name doesn't matter, it's an essential ingredient for confectionery. So much that alfajores are unimaginable without a spoonful of this sweet made out of milk.
There’s a Teacher Roaming Rural Colombia Atop Two Donkeys, Bringing a Mobile Library to Children
"One day, teacher Luis decides to load his two donkeys, Alfa and Beto, with books and takes them to remote areas for children who can't access them otherwise."
