Las Leonas: Inside Argentina’s unseen sporting passion
Heather Magee looks back on her time in Argentina playing hockey, and recalls the strong force of female hockey teams in the country.
Carnival, Sound Systems and African Music in Barranquilla
Sharleen Opia delves into the world of carnival, with a particular focus on its music, and uses her first-hand experiences of the Barranquilla carnival in Colombia t enrich this.
How far can Latin American Leftists really go? Let’s take a look at Lula.
Mila Edensor explores the role of Lula , with an analysis of Brazilian politics in both the past and the present day.
It's strange to not have a therapist - therapy the Argentine way
Karolina Ludera delves into the therapy culture in Argentina, exploring why it’s so normalised, and tells us why we should adopt more of an Argentine mentality when it comes to mental health.
Salsa: a potential aid in the healing process for survivors of sexual assault
Rosie Neaman dives into how salsa , particularly in Colombia, is now being used to help heal those who have experienced sexual assault.
Una Mujer Fantástica (2017) and the film’s wider impact on trans rights in Chile and South America as a whole.
Jasmine Eden Gray explores the intricacies of the film Una Mujer Fantástica (2017) and its impacts on trans rights in South America, with a specific focus on Chile.
Muerdo: Confessions of a Fan-girl
Muerdo may be from Spain, but this hasn’t prevented his cult following in Latin America. Staff Writer Rosie Neaman explores his fame and explains why Muerdo is an artist so close to her heart.
‘The Tango: The Discourse of Nation I- Masculinity in the Lyrics of the Argentine Tango’
Soraya Shakibi introduces the first article in her column ‘The Tango: The Discourse of Nation I’, taking the reader through the roots of its lyrics.
Argentina’s presidential election: Massa fends off far-right populism for now.
Staff writer Rosie Neaman explores the recent elections in Argentina , offering a critical perspective on what this means for the country.
Todos tus muertos: How Latin American Ska-Punk Should Change How We See Politics
Staff Writer, Genevieve Badia-Aylin, explores the political influence of music through an in depth look at Argentinian ska-punk band Todos Tus Muertos, begging readers to ask themselves what political movements are lacking in the UK and suggesting that it might just be music.