Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” will be on United States quarters beginning in 2024. Cruz represents the first Afro-Latina to receive the honor as part of the US Mint's American Women Quarters Program. Celia Cruz (full name Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso) was born on October 21, 1925 in Havana, Cuba, and died July 16, 2003 in Fort Lee New Jersey. One of the most … [Read more...] about American Women Quarter’s Program Honors “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz in 2024
What is Nixtamalization? Masienda Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Ancient Traditions
We recently discovered Masienda Tortillas at a local Whole Foods store. After trying many brands of tortillas, both here in the United States and in Mexico, we're always searching for great tortillas. Personally, the corn tortilla is our favorite. Corn is the perfect ingredient for tortillas. Corn is considered a whole grain; gluten-free, it's naturally higher in fiber and … [Read more...] about What is Nixtamalization? Masienda Heirloom Corn Tortillas and Ancient Traditions
Argentina’s central bank makes largest U.S. dollar purchase in past five months
According to sources from Reuters, the central bank bought a total of $855 million in May, representing the largest monthly purchase of greenbacks since last September. Argentina's economic outlook recently improved following a series of incentivized grain exports via a preferential exchange rate which yielded a total of $5 billion. The policy ended on Wednesday. Argentina was also … [Read more...] about Argentina’s central bank makes largest U.S. dollar purchase in past five months
Cuba’s President Re-Elected for Second Term – Economic Crisis A Nonissue
President Miguel Díaz-Canel was re-elected for a new five-year term by the Communist Party of Cuba-aligned National Assembly on Wednesday. In the midst of one of the islands worst economic crises, and in a country where political opposition is illegal, the Cuban parliament voted 459 of the 462 in favor of reelection. This all comes on the heels of food and medical supply shortages and … [Read more...] about Cuba’s President Re-Elected for Second Term – Economic Crisis A Nonissue
Argentina’s Annual Inflation Reaches 104.3 % Poverty 40%
Argentina is facing its worse inflationary crisis since 1991 following a monthly inflation report of 7.7%, far exceeding the expected rate of 7.1%. Argentinians are facing rising costs, declining savings and economic turmoil, placing additional strain on the country's government. According to sources, record inflation is a result of elevated international pricing and a severe drought … [Read more...] about Argentina’s Annual Inflation Reaches 104.3 % Poverty 40%