One of the most pervasive myths about colonial Latin American society is that it was Catholic, full stop. It’s a familiar story: As history books tell it, the Europeans brought their religion to the ...

Like many other places around the world, Latin America has had difficulty coming to grips with its colonial past. That tension is particularly visible in the art of the region. In Mexico, the famous ...

This is the season of patriotism in Latin America as many countries commemorate their independence from colonial powers. From July to September, public plazas in countries from Mexico to Honduras and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. San Miguel de Allende, Mexico-- The April issue of ArtNews magazine has ...

WHEN SHE was young, Constanza de Luxán moved from Vizcaya in northern Spain to Peru, where in 1668 she married a colonial official. Later she had her portrait painted dressed in black with Spanish ...

Cities throughout Latin America hold historical treasures that are world heritage sites thanks to the enormous cultural value that is recognized by tourists from all over the world. The great colonial ...

A denomination known for its traditional way of life and pacifist convictions has spread out across the region. The well-kept lawns and exquisitely maintained houses in the town of Filadelfia could be ...

“Nothing is more emancipating than the fraternity of nations,” the presidents of Argentina and Brazil declared earlier this year, “coming together from the depths of history to make the future theirs.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...