The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador has gone through a series of active and dormant periods. Follow the volcano's activity from 1773 to 2000, including a scene of an explosive eruption in 1999.

An extensive description of Simon Bolivar?s life and military accomplishments.

An extensive description of Simon Bolivar?s life and military accomplishments.

LatPro provides an extensive listing of Spanish and Portuguese bilingual job opportunities in Latin America and the United States. Job searching and resume posting are free.

The Art Museum at Princeton University has a permanent collection ranging over time from ancient to contemporary and from the Mediterranean to Western Europe, China, Latin America and the U.S. Greek and Roman antiquities and Roman...

A detailed look at Ecuador's population, religion, language, and indigenous culture.

An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.

South of Santiago, Chile is experiencing awful forest fires like they have not seen in ages. There is great concern over the destruction of the flames because of how many there are and how few resources they have. The fires are sparking...

Labeled map of the countries of South America, in which Venezuela is highlighted.

Travel site provides geographical facts, stunning photographs and maps of Paraguay, plus notes on the culture, history, environment, and tourist attractions.

An informative summary of the history and culture of Peru. This site from Geographia.com explains primarily the pre-colonial cultures in Peru.

Provides extensive travel information about Venezuela including a vast array of historical and cultural details. Explore the landscape through a vivid photo journal.

In-depth encyclopedia entry discussing the economy of Honduras.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Costa Rica, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

The site from Sur del Sur provides extensive information about the current population of Argentina.

This site from Geographia.com covers the history of Brazil from the arrival of the Portuguese to the present. Specific explorers are mentioned and information is given on independence from colonization.

This site on the The OAS and the Inter-American System provides history, key dates, original and current member states, past and present secretaries general, and more.

This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.

The Avalon Project of the Yale Law School here provides the text of all 112 articles of the OAS charter, adopted at the Bogota Conference of American States, March 30-May 2, 1948.

Provides in-depth information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes a 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis timeline and audio clips.

You can find information about Haiti here. Presents quick facts and statistics on Haiti while also offering a historical timeline, current news, maps, tourist information, and more.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

A brief biography of Allende along with a brief discussion of Allende as a feminist. Also includes an analysis of "The House of the Spirits."

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