- Latin American Network Information Center
University of Texas. A comprehensive subject directory in 3 lanuguages.
Resources for the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico and South
America, including economics, government, the sciences and humanities.
http://lanic.utexas.edu
- Hispanic Reading Room
Library of Congress. Primary access point for
research relating to those parts of the world encompassing the geographical
areas of
the Caribbean, Latin America, and Iberia; the indigenous cultures
of those areas; and peoples throughout the world historically influenced
by Luso-Hispanic heritage, including Latinos in the U.S., and peoples
of Portuguese or Spanish heritage in Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic
- Political Database of the Americas
Georgetown University's useful database includes political parties, government
branches, electoral data, constitutions, and more.
http://www.georgetown.edu/pdba/english.html
- Portals
to the World – Iberia, the Caribbean and Latin America
Contains selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information. Arranged
by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide
range of broad categories
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/countries/countries.html
- WWW Virtual Library: Latin America
Search engines and Web Directories
for country, language, or region-specific searches.
http://www.etown.edu/vl/latamer.html
- HLAS Online : Handbook of Latin American Studies
Edited by the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress, the multidisciplinary
Handbook alternates annually between the social sciences and the humanities.
Each year, more than 130 academics from around the world choose over
5,000 works for inclusion in the Handbook. Continuously published since
1935, the Handbook offers Latin Americanists an essential guide to available
resources.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas
- Internet Resources For Latin America
The links in this guide will provide access to many information resources
for Latin American studies. Included are some of the best places to find
unique and useful information, however, these sites are only starting
points. Most academic, government and non-governmental organizations
now provide information via the web and no directory or search engine
can link to all the potential resources.
http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/laguia
- Puertas al Sur: Gateways to Latin America
A collection of web resources by and about Latinos and Hispanics in the
U.S., with a special emphasis on the U.S.-Mexico border region.
http://lib.nmsu.edu/subject/bord/latino.html#sur
Music
- Hispano Music and Culture of the Northern Rio Grande: The Juan B. Rael
Collection
An online presentation of a multi-format ethnographic field collection
documenting religious and secular music of Spanish-speaking residents
of rural Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado in 1940. Select
audio recordings by word, performer, or title.
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rghome.html
- Peruvian Music Corner
Provides descriptions and sound files of the Alturas, Titicaca, Poco a Poco,
and Susurro melodies.
http://www.musicaperuana.com/english/andinos.htm
- Cultures of the Andes
Provides audio files, lyrics in Quechua, and their English and Spanish translations.
http://www.andes.org/songs.html
- Bossa Nova Guitar Transcriptions
Provides lyrics and song tablature.
http://www.etc.ch/~jason/tabs.html
- Candombe
Provides information on the Afro-Uruguayan music and its performers.
http://www.candombe.com/english.html
- Barbados Music: Calypso
Calypso usually involves some social commentary, typically a humorous satire
on social and political events, with an infectious beat.
http://barbados.org/music/calypso.htm
Art & Architecture
Architecture
- World Heritage Sites in Brazil
Links to information on places in Brazil designated by Unesco as of
special importance for their architecture, archaeology or nature.
http://fp.thesalmons.org/lynn/wh-brazil.html
- Architecture and Town Planning
The history of architecture in Brazil, in particular the creation of the modern
capital Brasília, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Relations.
http://www.mre.gov.br/cdbrasil/itamaraty/web/ingles/artecult/arqurb/apresent
Art
- Art Links
Artists, museums, galleries, and on-line collections of Hispanic and Latin
American art.
http://www.fsu.edu/~modlang/sp-cai/coursesite/ArtLinks.htm
- Con vida
A not-for-profit organization which promotes through the visual arts an understanding
of the culture, history and traditions of people of Central and South America,
and supports popular art by self-taught artists and artisans through exhibiting
their work.
http://www.convida.org
- Wagner Bazarin Art Gallery
Established in 1998 to represent leading international contemporary artists,
including emerging artists, from all over the world, working in a variety
of media. Located in São Paulo, Brazil.
http://www.bazarin.com
- MUVA Virtual Museum of Arts
Devoted to Uruguayan and Latin American art.
http://www.elpais.com.uy/muva2
- La Llorona Art Gallery
Specializes in Latin American fine art of all genres.
http://www.lalloronagallery.com
- Gallery of West Indian Art
Art gallery featuring Haitian, Jamaican, and other Caribbean artists' paintings.
http://www.galleryofwestindianart.com
- Colección Cisneros
A visual arts program of the Fundación Cisneros. Its mission is to collect,
preserve, study, and exhibit the Colección’s extensive artworks
and related archives, which consist primarily of modern and contemporary art,
with an emphasis on Latin America.
http://www.coleccioncisneros.org/home.asp
- Clave Magazine
A journal of Latin American Arts and Culture.
http://www.lafi.org/magazine/magazine.html
Dance
- Buenos Aires Tango
Local Tango guide. Shows, teachers, milongas, photographs, collections, articles.
Virtual Tango Museum.
http://www.buenosairestango.com/batingles/homengFRMOD.htm
- López, Julio
Choreographer and dancer, shows profile, ballets, ópera and drama realized
during his artistic career.
http://www.julio-lopez.com
Literature
- Isabel Allende
The author's own site, with biographical and bibliographical information, an
album of family photographs, and trivia.
http://www.isabelallende.com
- A Visible Past
Anthology of Poems on the Prehispanic Art of Mexico.
http://libromexdigital.com/htmlingles/indice_ing.html
- Women in Latin American Literature
A selected list of narrative, poetry, drama and criticism by Latin American
women.
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/hasrg/latinam/mujer.html
- Latin
American Collection at Yale University
Guide to Latin American bibliography, literature, linguistics, journals, and
general studies, organized by country.
http://www.library.yale.edu/latinamerica/reference_lit.html
- Famous Hispanic writers
A short list of some famous Hispanic writers with their biographies and links
to related pages.
http://coloquio.com/famosos/writers.html
- Economy in Latin America
Part of the Latin American Network Information Center (LANIC). A searchable directory of websites
covering Latin American economics and development. Browse by individual country or region. Sites
are in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. LANIC is affiliated with the Lozano Long Institute of
Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
http://lanic.utexas.edu/subject/economy/
- LatinFocus Consensus Forecast
Contains the latest available data from government sources, economic forecasts,
market analysis covering economic performance, political risk assessments and financial
market developments in Latin America.
http://www.latin-focus.com/
- Don Quijote Latin America
Spanish language schools in Latin America.
http://www.spanishinlatinamerica.com
- Latin Immersion Language Network
Study Spanish in immersion program in Chile or Argentina.
http://www.latinimmersion.com
- Primary and Secondary Education
LANIC's page for K-12 Education programs and resources.
http://lanic.utexas.edu/la/region/k-12
- UNICEF Statistics
South American education statistics included by region.
http://www.unicef.org/statistics/index.html
- World Bank Group Regions
Latin America and the Caribbean Region section includes education-related
statistics.
http://wbln0018.worldbank.org/LAC/LAC.nsf/ECADocByUnid/271D6D79EDC4837985256C5C0070CD7A?
- Caribbean Education Online
Information technology provider for the Caribbean for almost 20 years
and is wholly owned by Neal and Massy Incorporated. Offers a variety of
services and products aimed at students, teachers, parents and includes
company profile.
http://www.caribbeanedu.com
- PBS TeacherSource
Teacher lesson plans, online activities, classroom resources, and
professional development projects are available at this public PBS education
Web site. Includes a search engine.
http://www.pbs.org/teachersource
- Almargen Diario
Investigative journalism, media and literary criticism
from Chihuahua.
http://www.almargen.com.mx
- Frontera Norte Sur
Monthly newsletter with daily updates from the US-Mexico
border region
http://frontera.nmsu.edu
- Punto Final
Chilean newsmagazine with articles on Chilean and Latin American politics
and culture.
http://www.puntofinal.cl
- Belize - Guatemala Relations
Belize government site gives background of issue, structure of National
Advisory Commission, and official documents and speeches.
http://www.belize-guatemala.gov.bz
- The Cost of Conflict: Anglo-Belize/Guatemala Territorial Issue
Master's thesis by Janine Sylvestre examines historical relations between
the two nations, as well
as their current cultures and forms of governments, and suggests courses
for the future.
http://www.belizenet.com/bzeguat.html
-
Belize (British Honduras) - Guatemala Border
US Department of State International Boundary Study. Gives background of the
dispute, relevant treaties, and details of boundary segments.
http://www.law.fsu.edu/library/collection/LimitsinSeas/IBS008.pdf
- Belize – Portals to the World
Resources selected by Library of Congress subject experts.
Includes information on business, education, government,
language and literature. Also provides a map.
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/belize/belize.html
- Brazilink
Connecting information, people and ideas on Brazil through electronic
research. Fabulous link section.
http://www.brazilink.org
- Brazil Facts
Including geography, people, government, economy, communication.
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil/brafacts.html#Government
- e-brasref (Online Library Reference Collection for Brazilian Studies)
This site was developed by Ohio State University Professor Edward Riedinger and is hosted by Ohio State University libraries. It contains extensive links to audiovisual resources
for Brazilian history and biography. The site features numerous links for listening to and studying about Brazilian popular and classical music.
http://library.osu.edu/sites/latinamerica/OnlineRefLibraryBrazStuds.htm
- Global Exchange's Brazil Campaign
Focuses on human rights work in Brazil. The site includes a directory
of women's organizations.
http://www.globalexchange.org/campaigns/brazil
- Economist.com
Country Briefings - Chile
The Economist Newspaper’s online site, Economist.com, includes
a Country Briefing section. This site covers information about many
aspects of Chile’s business and economic environment.
http://economist.com/countries/Chile
- U.S. – Chile Free
Trade Agreement
This International Trade Administration site of the U.S. Department
of Commerce includes the trade agreement, exporter guide, industry
sector information and other tools for those interested in doing business
in Chile.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/chileFTA
- U.S.
Commercial Service – Chile
Information for anyone wanting to do business in Chile.
http://www.buyusa.gov/chile/en
- Center for International Policy Colombia Project
A primary site for information on Colombia. Contains information, news,
analysis and events listings. Draws from both English and Spanish
sources touching such vital topics as U.S. policy, peace negotiations,
human rights, and fumigation.
http://www.ciponline.org/colombia
- Paraguay Consular Info Sheet
U.S. Department of State. Informational sections include country description,
entry and exit requirements, safety and security measures, medical facilities
and insurance and custom regulations.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/paraguay.html
- Paraguay: Hecho a Mano
The Alverno College trip to Paraguay. "Journey with us to this land
of lace and legends and experience a step back in time into a culture with
diversity
and excitement in the heart of South America - Visita con nosotros esta tierra
de leyendas, y experimenta una aventura..."
http://www.paraguayhechoamano.org
- Paraguayan Office of Tourism
Site from the Secretary of Tourism, Paraguay.
http://www.senatur.gov.py
- Edan College
Site of Edan College in Asuncio, Paraguay.
http://www.edan.edu.py
- Background Notes on Paraguay
U.S. Department of State. Includes information on history, government, foreign
and United States relations.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1841.htm
- Paraguayan Music
Music and musician biographies.
http://www.musicaparaguaya.org.py
- Peru - A Country Studies
From the Library of Congress. A virtual library including a
search engine. Also provides links to other countries.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/petoc.html
- VirtualPeru.net
Extensive overall information, including quality pictures, tourism and travel
tips, facts about people, geography and culture.
http://www.virtualperu.net
- Peru – Background
Notes
Official site from the US Government, providing information and updates related
to travel, public affairs, regional issues and news.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35762.htm
- Peru the Land of the Incas
History, geography, traditions, photos, maps, songs (English
and Spanish).
http://home.att.net/~jgarciaduran/index.html
- The Living Edens: Manu, Peru's Hidden Rain Forest
Supplements information in PBS program, including flora, fauna,
history, links and classroom resources. The Manu Biosphere
Reserve lies in the Peruvian Amazon.
http://www.pbs.org/edens/manu
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