Punta del Este is a small town with few inhabitants, making their main source of profit from tourism and real estate investments. Its main consumer is the Argentinian public; representing seventy percent of vacationers who every year visit the beaches in this small town. Since 2009, Argentina adopted a series of economic obstacles, for example, the information exchange treaty that hindered tourism in Punta del Este, together with the Argentine peso monetary devaluation. These measures impacted negatively in Punta del Este, as the Argentinian vacationers stopped coming, and with it, economic and social problems multiplied. Since tourism is the economic mainstay of the city, it is essential to gain tourists from other parts of the world. The truth is that in Latin…
Cabeza de Vaca was a Spanish explorer of the New World. Cabeza de Vaca was the second in command of Panfilo de Narvaez’s five-ship, 600-man expedition to Florida. In my opinion Cabeza de Vaca was an acceptable leader.…
The research presented here examines the history, the pros and cons, and the future of maquiladoras along the United States and Mexico border. If you have ever had the opportunity to travel across the border it only takes a moment to see the maquiladoras flourishing in the Mexican border towns. Having had the opportunity on several occasions to take high school students on mission’s trips to work in orphanages in these border towns makes this subject of special interest to me.…
Teotihuacan – also written Teotihuacán, with a Spanish orthographic accent on the last syllable – is an enormous archaeological site in the Basin of Mexico, containing some of the largest pyramidal structures built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Apart from the pyramidal structures, Teotihuacan is also known for its large residential complexes, the Avenue of the Dead, and numerous colorful, well-preserved murals. Additionally, Teotihuacan produced a thin orange pottery style that spread through Mesoamerica.[1]…
Sor Juana ines de la cruz born on november 12, 1651. she was a mexican renowned for her phenomenal knowledge of the arts and science of her day. her devotion to scientific inquiry and her poetry is considered to be the first feminist. Sor Juana was known to be and intellectual child. It is documented that she knew how to read by 3 years of age. Legend advises that as a young girl, juana sought out her grandfather's library and read its entire 3,000 books. she left home when she was young. she replied in a convent because she said that it was her only option as the environment provided the necessary atmosphere in which she could continue her…
Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, an early explorer and first historian of Texas, was born in 1490 in Jerez de la Frontera, in Andalusia, Spain a province in the south of Spain near Cadiz.…
On the other hand the Roman system of Alimenta shares a great deal of similarities with modern welfare as it is currently known, the Roman Empire being the birth place of many currently utilized government systems. Originally Alimenta actually began under the reign of the first Roman emperor known as Augustus, at this time it was referred to as Cura Annonae which stood for "care for the grain supply", as the name would imply this particular system under Augustus dealt more with grain than financial status. The Cura Annonae focused upon attempting to provide rations of grain to citizens of the Roman Empire who could not themselves afford to purchase food for themselves or their families, this is the first recorded instance in history of a system…
Naturally, the beaches are the biggest draw in Cancun with their soft, white sand and brilliant turquoise-blue water. Cancun's Hotel Zone is really just one long beach separated from the mainland by a system of lagoons.…
What is a quinceanera you may ask? Surprisingly a quinceanera is almost like a sweet 16. However, instead of the young girl turning 16, she is actually turning 15. This is a tradition most common in Latin culture. The main meaning behind this celebration is to introduce girls into womanhood and signify that they were ready for marriage sort of like a sweet 16.The church also plays a role in the transition into womanhood such as classes and ceremonies informing the young girls that with adulthood comes great responsibilities both physical and spiritual. This celebration is believed to stretch back to about 500 B.C. In the Mayan and Aztec cultures, a celebration like this was to indicate the girls were ready for motherhood. The turning of age…
Celebrating a quinceañera was not only about having a big party but also a tradition that helped shape me into the person I am today. To nearly all teenage girls what comes to mind when they think or hear about a quinceañera is the party. They imagine the dress, the limousine, the enormous reception hall and the dance. Problem is; that most eager birthday girls including myself, it takes the whole experience to really understand how symbolic and meaningful the celebration really is. Although it may simply be a big fifteenth birthday party to some girls but, for me it was an eye opening learning experience.…
The executive branch consists of six-state wide elected offices. Texas traditionally followed the plural executive system, which means that the general public votes six of the main executive branch officials in. The main advantage of this system is that every office holder is accountable for himself. They don’t have to answer to for each other or to each other but instead they are held responsible for their action, directly by the public. It puts the responsibly right on their shoulders. It also makes the voter more independent, as they cast separate vote for every office. Governor’s office, being the most talked about, is simply one of the six elected offices of executive branch. Second comes the lieutenant governor’s office. Lieutenant governor is considered the most powerful elected official in state of Texas. Other members of the executive branch are attorney general, the comptroller of public accounts, the commissioner of agriculture and the commissioner of general land office.…
El Salvador is a vibrant country located in the middle of Central America with luscious culture and many tourist attractions. It boasts a population of 6.34 million, all of which are led by President Salvador Sánchez Cerén in a constitutional republic, similar to US. With diverse cultures, a wide variety of food, and breathtaking landscapes, El Salvador has hundreds of activities that both tourists and everyday civilians can experience.…
The official name of Argentina is the Argentine Republic.The name Argentina comes from the Latin word for silver 'argentum'.By land area Argentina is the 2nd largest country in South America and the 8th largest country in the world.The currency of Argentina is called the Peso.Basketball, Polo, rugby, golf and women's field hockey are also popular sports in the country. The national sport of Argentina is Pato a game played on horseback. It's takes aspects from polo and basketball. The word Pato is Spanish for 'duck' as early games used a live duck inside a basket instead of a ball. Blue and white, with a yellow sun on the white band.Argentina is on the South American continent, bordered by Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Most popular…
For decades, controversy has existed over whether Hispanic-Americans from the Dominican Republic should identify with one or two cultures. The concept of dual citizenship would allow Dominican-Americans to identify with two cultures. Although some would argue that dual citizenship is flawed because individuals should identify with one culture or the other, dual citizenship gave Dominican-Americans several advantages that outweighed the drawbacks.…
The city of San Pedro Sula has been crime stricken and run by gangs for several years causing many people to struggle for survival. During your brief discussion in class about the economic pearl and hardships of Honduras, it intrigued me to further look into the issue. Honduras has a vast number of unemployed people and the distribution of wealth is far from equal. This has serious implications on citizen morale and any aspirations of a future in Honduras. This country has serious problems with that of gang violence, wealth inequality, and a lack of stable rulers.…