New York City has no shortage of creative and vibrant cultural experiences. This summer don't miss the spectacular line up of events taking place from June 11th through August 9th as part of Lincoln Center's "Summer for the City." The 2025 schedule has hundreds of free and optional "choose what you pay" events and performances. Latin culture will be on full display during Brazil week … [Read more...] about Lincoln Center’s Brazil Week – Free Concerts and Events
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Mexico’s Cold War with Ecuador
Ecuador's 2024 raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito shocked the international community and severed diplomatic ties between the two nations. Raiding a foreign embassy is tantamount to trespassing upon a foreign country's property. The political fallout has not been trivial -- Mexico filed an ICJ (International Court of Justice) lawsuit and cancelled all current and future diplomatic … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Cold War with Ecuador
Is FEMA being phased out?
According to several recent reports, FEMA is on the proverbial "chopping block" for upcoming budget cuts. The proposed plan aims to shift climate risk financial responsibility away from the federal government and back to state and local governments (and insurance companies). What could this mean for the housing market? One can only guess but it's clearly not a positive sign for anyone … [Read more...] about Is FEMA being phased out?
The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
The Pastry War may sound like the title of a comedy film. In fact it was a little-known war which took place from November 1838 to March 1839. What was the cause of this oft forgotten conflict? The Pastry War was named after events related to the ransacking of Mexico City's Parisian marketplace back in 1828. Rarely mentioned in history, it was named "The Parian Riot" in reference … [Read more...] about The Pastry War : A Forgotten Chapter in Latin American History
World’s Oldest Car Shows : The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) is gearing up for its 125th anniversary celebration scheduled to take place in April 2025. Special events will take center stage, including new immersive experiences, expert guided tours, an expanded EV test track, Bentley's hand painted 'Belonging Bentayga' and the World Car Awards live! An annual event, The New York International Auto … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Car Shows : The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS)