El Salvador made history when it first adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender back in 2021. At the time, the President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele revealed his dream to transform the country into a cryptocurrency friendly tax haven. When he announced plans for "Bitcoin City" it sparked a wave of Bitcoin enthusiasts tourism. According to reports, Bukele's plans include a city powered by … [Read more...] about El Salvador Adopted Bitcoin in 2021 – Debt Soared to 25 Billion in 2022
Chile Peppers : The Serrano Ceviche ~ Family Recipe
The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum) is frequently found in local supermarkets in its green unripened form. The serrano originates from the mountains in Mexico and resembles a miniature skinny jalepeno. With a Scoville rating of 10,000 to 25,000 serranos are hotter than the jalapeno and tend to have a fruitier more complex flavor with a bit of a zing. The heat level can be adjusted by … [Read more...] about Chile Peppers : The Serrano Ceviche ~ Family Recipe
Argentina Inflation Projected at 250%
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)1 expects Argentina's rate of inflation to skyrocket to 250% for 2024 as its economy and currency continues to struggle. Major reforms initiated by newly elected President Javier Milei have met with protests while the country's economy attempts to restore stability. The resulting turmoil has created tremendous hardship for … [Read more...] about Argentina Inflation Projected at 250%
Chilean Documentary Receives Academy Award Nomination – Director Maite Alberdi
Universally acclaimed and already an award winning film, The Eternal Memory (Spanish: La memoria infinita) has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. Directed by Chilean film producer, screenwriter and documentary maker Maite Alberdi Soto, her latest documentary charts the relationship of a couple, Augusto Góngora and Paulina Urrutia, whose lives have … [Read more...] about Chilean Documentary Receives Academy Award Nomination – Director Maite Alberdi
Thousands of Union Workers Hold Strike Protest Against Milei Presidency
In reaction to Argentinian President Javier Milei's strategy targeting unions, the country's largest union CGT held a one day strike protest last Wednesday. Other unions and political opponents joined the protest held in Buenos Aries as well as other cities throughout the South American country. Some of the protests included colorful dramatic effigies of the newly minted president -- … [Read more...] about Thousands of Union Workers Hold Strike Protest Against Milei Presidency