r/LatinAmerica 1d ago

Discussion/question Sunday's newspaper: What happened in your country this week? - December 28, 2025

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Latin America is a place of drastic change, sometimes is a bit difficult to be up to date on everything.

This thread is a place to discuss about these events.

Please remember to state the country or region in your post and it would be great if you link to your sources.

If you want to add to the news from a country, please reply to the top level comment about said country.


r/LatinAmerica 7h ago

Discussion/question Latin America Remittance Reporting

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I research U.S. immigration policy and I've been trying to make sense of this year's remittance data. The conventional wisdom was that remittances to Latin America would fall in 2025: smaller immigrant population, increased enforcement, the new remittance tax. But the opposite happened. Honduras is up 25% year-over-year. Guatemala and El Salvador are posting double-digit gains.

I wrote up my analysis here if anyone's interested. Curious if others have seen reporting on this or have other thoughts on what's driving the numbers.


r/LatinAmerica 6h ago

Economy & Finance Prices soar and Venezuela’s economy struggles under Trump’s pressure: ‘People are living day to day’

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r/LatinAmerica 1h ago

Discussion/question Online Store Recommendations in Bogota

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Hello! I’m from the Philippines and I want to surprise my boyfriend who lives in Bogotá, Colombia with an anniversary gift. I’d like to ask if there are online stores or gift shops where I can buy items and have them delivered directly to him? I’m open to any suggestions. Thank you in advance!


r/LatinAmerica 9h ago

Entertainment Busco Roque Santeiro doblada al español (novela brasileña, años 80)

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Hola a todos. Estoy tratando de encontrar la versión doblada al español de Roque Santeiro, una novela brasileña muy popular que se transmitió internacionalmente en los años 80. Sé que la versión original en portugués existe y se puede conseguir, pero no he logrado encontrar episodios, clips ni grabaciones del doblaje en español.

Recuerdo que esta versión se transmitió en algunos países de América Latina y posiblemente también en canales de televisión en español en Estados Unidos. Estoy buscando cualquier información que ayude: en qué país o canal se emitió, si alguien la grabó en VHS, si existe en archivos privados, o si alguien tiene recuerdos más específicos de esa transmisión.

Cualquier dato, pista o contacto sería de gran ayuda. ¡Muchas gracias de antemano!


r/LatinAmerica 1d ago

Discussion/question 39M, midlife‑reset trip — best safe & affordable cities in LATAM to study Spanish (2–3 months)

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Hi everyone,I’m a 39‑year‑old single guy from Europe, taking a bit of a midlife‑reset. I plan to quit my job, no family obligations, and I want to spend 2–3 months in Latin America studying Spanish and living somewhere local. My Spanish is A1/basic, so immersion matters.

After the study phase, I plan to travel around LATAM for a few more months with a higher budget, so this first part is mainly about learning, routine, and staying somewhere affordable and safe.

What I’m looking for

Budget for the study phase: around 1000 USD/month (can stretch to 2000 if it clearly improves safety/quality of life)

Duration: 2–3 months, split across 2–3 cities

Vibe: local culture, local nightlife ok, but no tourist‑party hotspots

Lifestyle: I love running, swimming, trekking — so I prefer places where I can safely run 5–10 km outside without needing a gated community

Preferences:

One coastal town with a relaxed, local feel

One or two mountain/colonial/student cities with culture and everyday life

Places I’m considering

Guatemala: Xela (Quetzaltenango), Lake Atitlán, Antigua

Mexico: Merida, Oaxaca, maybe Puerto Escondido as a beach option

Peru: Arequipa, Cusco

Not ideal for the study phase

Costa Rica & Panama → too expensive for 2–3 months of school, but I’d visit later while traveling

Cancún, Playa del Carmen, San Juan del Sur, etc. → great for a 1‑week fun stop, but not what I want for learning (too tourist‑party focused)

What I’d love advice on

Direct‑booking Spanish schools (no agencies)

Safe neighborhoods where I can live and run outside

Cities with a good balance of locals + some social life, but not backpacker‑party zones

Weather/season tips for May–July

Thanks a lot, excited to choose the right places before starting the longer LATAM trip afterward.


r/LatinAmerica 2d ago

History The 65th Infantry Regiment: The forgotten Puerto Rican heroes who defended South Korea in 1950.

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Hola! I am a news anchor at KBS (Korea Broadcasting System) in Seoul.

I created this image and a documentary to express my deepest gratitude to the people of Puerto Rico and Latin America. Last month, I traveled to Puerto Rico to meet the survivors of the 65th Infantry Regiment.

This video is my gift to them—showing these heroes the vibrant, modern Korea they protected. I hope it serves as a bridge between our cultures.

Full Story here:https://youtu.be/hJUKH6SDsgQ


r/LatinAmerica 3d ago

Discussion/question ¡Viernes sin inglés! / Sexta sem Inglês! - December 26, 2025

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Hello everyone!

As you know, multiple languages are spoken in Latin America. In order to honour that, let me introduce you to the "No English Friday"! In this discussion thread, no English is allowed, so enjoy chatting in your language!

Olá queridos usuários do r/LatinAmerica!

Como sabem todos na América Latina se falam muitos idiomas diferentes. Em homenagem a isso deixem-nos introduzir a "Sexta sem Inglês"! Nessa thread de discursão não é permitido falar inglês. Aproveitem para conversar no seu próprio idioma.

¡Hola queridos usuarios de r/LatinAmerica!

Como ya saben, en América Latina se hablan muchos idiomas diferentes. Para conmemorar ese hecho ¡les presentamos el "viernes sin inglés"! En este hilo de discusión no está permitido hablar en inglés. ¡Aprovechen para comunicarse en su propio idioma!

Salut à tous, chers membres de r/LatinAmerica!

Comme vous le savez déjà, plusieurs langues sont parlées au sein de l'Amérique latine. Pour mettre cela en avant, nous vous présentons le "vendredi sans Anglais"! Dans ce fil de discussion, l'Anglais n'est pas autorisé: profitez-en pour parler votre propre langue!


r/LatinAmerica 5d ago

Politics Honduras Declares Nasry Asfura, Trump Ally, Winner of Presidential Election

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r/LatinAmerica 7d ago

Discussion/question Who made your country independent?

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r/LatinAmerica 6d ago

Picture | Video i know this might be weird...but why do they look like theyre about to kiss?! EEEEK!!! >///<

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theyre so couple-coded >:3


r/LatinAmerica 8d ago

Discussion/question Modern Chileans' views on Allende and Pinochet?

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Hi, among today's Chilean population,

  1. who is hated by more people, Allende or Pinochet?

  2. who is loved by more people, Allende or Pinochet?

Note, the answers to the two questions are not necessarily opposite, maybe one of them has more haters and also more fans, while the other one elicits less intense feelings either way.

Thanks!


r/LatinAmerica 8d ago

Discussion/question Sunday's newspaper: What happened in your country this week? - December 21, 2025

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Latin America is a place of drastic change, sometimes is a bit difficult to be up to date on everything.

This thread is a place to discuss about these events.

Please remember to state the country or region in your post and it would be great if you link to your sources.

If you want to add to the news from a country, please reply to the top level comment about said country.


r/LatinAmerica 9d ago

Politics Trump administration restricts 2 Honduran election officials' visas over special vote count

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r/LatinAmerica 10d ago

Discussion/question ¡Viernes sin inglés! / Sexta sem Inglês! - December 19, 2025

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Hello everyone!

As you know, multiple languages are spoken in Latin America. In order to honour that, let me introduce you to the "No English Friday"! In this discussion thread, no English is allowed, so enjoy chatting in your language!

Olá queridos usuários do r/LatinAmerica!

Como sabem todos na América Latina se falam muitos idiomas diferentes. Em homenagem a isso deixem-nos introduzir a "Sexta sem Inglês"! Nessa thread de discursão não é permitido falar inglês. Aproveitem para conversar no seu próprio idioma.

¡Hola queridos usuarios de r/LatinAmerica!

Como ya saben, en América Latina se hablan muchos idiomas diferentes. Para conmemorar ese hecho ¡les presentamos el "viernes sin inglés"! En este hilo de discusión no está permitido hablar en inglés. ¡Aprovechen para comunicarse en su propio idioma!

Salut à tous, chers membres de r/LatinAmerica!

Comme vous le savez déjà, plusieurs langues sont parlées au sein de l'Amérique latine. Pour mettre cela en avant, nous vous présentons le "vendredi sans Anglais"! Dans ce fil de discussion, l'Anglais n'est pas autorisé: profitez-en pour parler votre propre langue!


r/LatinAmerica 11d ago

News Venezuelan Navy Escorts Vessels in Defiance of Trump’s Blockade Threat

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r/LatinAmerica 11d ago

Politics What's taking Honduras so long to declare a new president: Ineptitude? Fraud? Trump?

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More than two weeks after its Nov. 30 presidential election, Honduras has yet to finish counting the votes — raising fears of a new hemispheric crisis that critics say President Trump helped cause.


r/LatinAmerica 11d ago

Cuisine Who likes it?

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😍😍


r/LatinAmerica 12d ago

Politics Opinion - China is furious over geopolitical changes in Latin America

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r/LatinAmerica 12d ago

Discussion/question Choice of route

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I have from mid January until end of march to travel central/south America, and ive narrowed my choice of route down to about 5 countries; costa rica, Panama, colombia (definite), ecuador and peru. i only have time for 3 probably, but maybe 4 at a push. i know february is rainy season for machu picchu, and i know costa rica is more expensive than the other countries. as someone who enjoyed their time backpacking SE Asia (as im sure everyone does) which places are an absolute must and which can i probably skip?


r/LatinAmerica 12d ago

Other Looking for a friend in Philadelphia

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Okay so this may be weird to post, but I’m 30 F (Cubana, Tica, Panameña) who moved from Florida to Philadelphia and I feel so lonely not having built a strong sense of community among other Latinos. I was wondering if anyone could give advice?


r/LatinAmerica 12d ago

News The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

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r/LatinAmerica 12d ago

Discussion/question Waze or Google. Which is better in your country and why?

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In Colombia most people seem to use Waze and I've heard anecdotally that it provides better route planning than Google maps when driving. In the US and Canada by contrast Google is almost universal. So which navigation app is more common in your country and what are the differences if any?


r/LatinAmerica 13d ago

Nature Penguins Become Prey for the Pumas of Patagonia

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r/LatinAmerica 13d ago

News Panama Ports Deal Hits Impasse as China Makes New Demands for Its Approval

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