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New book about border life hopes to draw connections through poetry
Only have a minute? Listen instead For many who leave the Rio Grande Valley for school, work, or other opportunities outside of the region, the distances can draw them closer to the place they call home. That is the case for 26-year-old Lorena De...

Book review: Haunting Questions of Liberation Theology, edited by Jione Havea
THE best way to understand the history of empire is, it seems, to broaden the profile of those who write about it. The same obtains with theology. Once the narrow band of Western authors whose authority is taken for granted is expanded to include...

July 26th Ceremony in "Colombia," Las Tunas: We Have Inspiring Achieve…
Full text of the speech given by Osbel Lorenzo Rodríguez, first secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba in Las Tunas, at the Provincial Ceremony for the 72nd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel...

Accomplished Book Translator to Discuss Her Memoir at Chaucer’s
Chaucer’s Books will host author Suzanne Jill Levine for a book talk and signing of “Unfaithful: A Translator’s Memoir,” 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Chaucer’s, 3321 State St., Santa Barbara. “In this witty and incisive memoir, Suzanne Jill Levine,...

Mexico National Guard evicts staff, seizes property of Assemblies of God seminary
The national flag of Mexico hoisted above the National Palace government offices in the Zocalo de la Mexico City, Mexico. | Getty Images A large-scale security operation was carried out in Mexico City last Friday at the premises of the Anna...

Young Colombian poets in Beijing attend poetry recital event
Santiago Gamboa, writer and minister counselor of the Embassy of Colombia in China chairs a session titled Recital: Poetry and young poets in Colombia in Beijing's Instituto Cervantes, on July 21, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of the Beijing's Instituto...
Mexico's Banorte posts 4% profit bump as loan book grows
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican lender Banorte on Tuesday reported a 4% bump in its second-quarter net profit, boosted by an expanding loan book. Net profit for the period came up to 14.62 billion pesos ($779.09 million), below the...

The one book we’re packing for the holidays … by Rachel Reeves and more
Parliament is in recess, schools have broken up and the sun is taking a little time off — it must be the beginning of the Great British Summer. With room in any suitcase at a premium, we’ve asked novelists, historians, broadcasters, fashionistas,...

Colonial mansions in Mexico you can actually sleep in
Growing up as an innocent child of the 1980s and ‘90s, I had big dreams of being a princess — still do. As I aged, however, I recognized how small the princess job market was, and so I decided to settle for another regal role; a countess, or...

With Church as facilitator, Colombian armed group to hand over 13 tons of weapons
ACI Prensa Staff, Jul 25, 2025 / 10:10 am An armed group in Colombia pledged to hand over for destruction 13.5 tons of weapons to the Colombian government after reaching an agreement facilitated by the Catholic Church. The agreement, known as...

Caribbean Tourism Organization Appoints New Deputy Director of Sustainable Tourism
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Trinidadian Narendra Ramgulam as Deputy Director, Sustainable Tourism — a newly created position aligned with the CTO’s strategic focus on sustainable and regenerative...

Del Mar College Hosts 11th Annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Del Mar College (DMC) is set to welcome community members to its 11th annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar this Saturday, July 26. The free all-day event will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and will take place on...

Cruising With a Disability: What to Know, What to Book, and 11 Questions to Ask
Cruising is a great option for travelers with disabilities, but there are some things to know first. F or many people with disabilities, traveling can be difficult. Most people with disabilities want to travel, but it can be hard to find...
New Book, TEXAS Before the Lone Star, Aims to Capture Imaginations and Teach Young Students
Telling Engaging Stories of Adventures in a Land Before the Lone Star Texas has a rich and diverse history that began long before the iconic Battle of the Alamo. While tales of “Remember the Alamo,” “Come and Take It,” and Davy Crockett’s fiery...

Del Mar College Hosts 11th Annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar: "Community, Culture y Más"
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Del Mar College (DMC) is set to welcome community members to its 11th annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar this Saturday, July 29. The free all-day event will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and will take place on...

Publishing Briefs: Lorde and Taylor Swift Hitmaker Joins UMPG, Plus Sigur Rós Gets Wise
Universal Music Publishing Group signed Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and musician Joel Little to an exclusive global publishing administration deal. Renowned for a minimalist art-pop style, Little has shaped the sound of major artists like...

Book Review: Five Flags by Stuart Buxton
Five Flags by Stuart Buxton Genre: History / War ISBN: 9780811777230 Print Length: 256 pages Reviewed by Phillip Zozzaro The war between the states was ongoing, and the newly christened Confederate States of America needed to build up their armed...

Mexico City is cracking down on digital nomads – here's how
After thousands of chilangos (slang for Mexico City natives, FYI) poured into the streets of the capital to protest gentrification and rising living costs earlier this month, Mexico City's mayor, Clara Brugada, has come up with a preliminary plan...

Man City agree deal and book medical with British star now on verge of joining
Manchester City are building towards a campaign where they will be vying for the Premier League title, and the Citizens could now be on the verge of securing a key reinforcement to address a priority position. Manchester City pondering over...

United Airlines set to suspend flights to tourist hotspot from September 2 as customers unable to book trips
UNITED Airlines has canceled all flights from the US to a popular tourist destination without warning. The change will begin on September 2, and travelers looking to book flights on or after that date are met with blacked out dates on the...