Americas (English Edition)

Argentina's Feria Rural exposition Argentina's Exposicion de Ganaderia, Agricultura e Industria, Internacional is a showcase of the country's economy. Begun in 1866, the annual event draws thousands of people to the exhibition of Argentina's agricultural and industrial products.

A priceless peace prize.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu The 1992 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Central American for the second time in six years. Guatemalan activist Rigoberta Menchu was awarded the prestigious prize for furthering the cause of peace in her country.

A quintet of fresh winds.

The Woodwind Quintet The Woodwind Quintet is a musical group whose work is based not on classical European styles but on indigenous Latin American culture. The group has traveled around the world and has introduced audiences to Latin American culture through their music.

A Russian Doll and Other Stories.

Amazonia from A to zoo.

Amazonia exhibit at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. The National Zoo in Washington DC has put up a spectacular new exhibit on the Amazonian rain forest. The exhibit, which cost over $12 million, places emphasis on plants rather than animals from the Amazon region.

Brazil's foremost book keeper.

Book collector Jose E. Mindlin Brazilian book collector Jose E. Mindlin owns one of the most extensive collections of rare books which deal on South America. Mindlin's collection includes over 25,000 volumes, all of which are valuable collector's items.

Clementina Duarte: architect of gems.

Brazilian jeweler Clementina Duarte produces pieces which are inspired by her country's culture. Duarte, an architect by training, is a proponent of the distinctive Brazilian style expounded by Oscar Niemeyer.

Crossing all borders.

Mexican performance artist Guillermo Gomez-Pena Mexican performance artist Guillermo Gomez-Pena calls attention to Hispanic history by putting on peculiar exhibitions. He focuses on the effects of Western culture on indigenous Americans.

Cultivating the secrets of Aztec gardens.

The floating gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico The floating gardens of Xochimilco in Mexico are remnants of an Aztec agricultural system called 'Chinampa.' Chinampa is a farming system based on swamp reclamation and canalization. Experts say that the system was highly effective and produced abundant harvests.

Eve.

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Fernando Alegria.

Chilean academic Fernando Alegria is a writer and a professor of Spanish American literature at Stanford University. His work reflects his dedication to his Hispanic ancestry and to righting social injustice.

Generous Journeys/Travesias generosas.

IICA plants for Haiti's environment.

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture The Coffee industry is a major part of the Haitian economy. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture has started a project designed to increase coffee production in the country through the infusion of better technology.

La felicidad.

Panama banks on reconstruction.

Includes related article Panama's economy is currently enjoying a high growth rate. Experts attribute this to the establishment of a free economic zone in the city of Colon. The zone has significantly contributed to the economy and is second only to Hong Kong in size.

Santiago of the six senses.

Santiago, Chile Santiago, Chile, is a modern bustling city which is well-loved by its residents. Individuals consider a part of the city as their own. The diversity of its residents blends to give the city a distinct character.

Secret Weavers: Stories of the Fantastic by Women of Argentina and Chile.

Serra-Badue shapes surreal reality.

Cuban surrealist painter Daniel Serra-Badue - Cover Story Cuban Surrealist painter Daniel Serra-Badue is one of the world's foremost artists. His talent has earned him numerous international awards. His work reflects his consciousness of his Hispanic heritage.

The Brasil Project.

The Guitar Works of Garoto.

Tierra de humo, Imagenes Fotograficas 1882/1950/Claudio Perez, Imagenes Fotograficas 1984/91.