Etiket: Latin
Return of the Montreal Latin American Film Festival
After taking a break in 2023, the Montreal Latin American Cinema Festival will be back for its 12the editing. A celebration of the best films from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile,…
The unifying vision of the vice-rector associated with the relaunch of the Latin Quarter
This text is part of the special Feminine Leadership notebook Appointed by the board of directorsministry of the University of Quebec to Montreal (UQAM), Priscilla Ananian wishes alLier research and…
Grammy Awards | Latin music artists still shunned
(Los Angeles) A year ago, the prince of reggaeton Bad Bunny opened the Grammy Awards ceremony, raising hopes of lasting recognition for Latin music. But on Sunday, these artists will…
ode to bossa nova and investigation into a disappearance, a tribute to a Latin America crushed by military dictatorships
When a simple report on the remains of bossa nova in Rio branches off into a quasi-police investigation surrounding the disappearance of a great Brazilian pianist… A fascinating musical, historical…
Latin Quarter | English omnipresent in the “Francophonie district”
English is omnipresent in the Latin Quarter of Montreal, even though it was designated a “Francophonie district” this week by the administration of Valérie Plante. Posted at 1:46 a.m. Updated…
Can UQAM save the Latin Quarter?
Professor at UQAM for almost 50 years (since 1976), I saw the Department of Urban and Tourism Studies, which I founded there, move from Phillips Square to the Judith-Jasmin Pavilion,…
A 24-hour sector in the Latin Quarter
The Plante administration plans to allow certain businesses in the Latin Quarter to remain open all night, in addition to designating the area as a new “Francophonie district”. Posted at…
Latin America | The limits of total war against the cartels
(Mexico City) After El Salvador, Ecuador this week launched a war against cartels and gangs, an option which has shown its shortcomings and even its perverse effects in Colombia and…
Latin Quarter | 700 homes with a view of an electrical substation in Berri
Two large, almost contradictory real estate projects could soon change the face of the Latin Quarter, while the devitalization of this area of Montreal continues to worry its residents and…
Homelessness in the Latin Quarter | Initiatives for the homeless at UQAM and the Grande Bibliothèque
Two projects financed by Quebec will attempt to relieve the pressure exerted by homelessness on the Latin Quarter: a heat stop will be offered at UQAM and a worker will…
On the migrant route in Latin America
While the world’s eyes are on the Middle East and other conflict regions, the heart of the Americas is experiencing an unprecedented migration crisis. Because, despite the closure of Roxham…
Singers Karol G and Shakira in the lead, Colombia triumphs at the 2023 Latin Grammy Awards
The Latin Grammy Awards ceremony, organized this Thursday in Seville, was marked by a clear domination of Colombian artists. Karol G and Shakira have each won several awards. Colombian music…
In Biarritz, the 32nd edition of the Latin America Festival celebrates Chilean culture in the presence of Costa Gavras
Welcome Culture Movie theater This year, if Chile is at the heart of the program of the Biarritz Latin America Festival with Costa Gavras as guest of honor, the best…
the particular style of Latin American teams, and the desire to be “recognized”
For the first time in the history of the Rugby World Cup, three South American teams managed to qualify. In the wake of the “Pumas” of Argentina, Uruguay defended well…
the particular style of Latin American teams, and the desire to be “recognized”
For the first time in the history of the Rugby World Cup, three South American teams managed to qualify. In the wake of the “Pumas” of Argentina, Uruguay defended well…
from flamenco to Latin pop, Rosalía has become the phenomenon that ignites festivals around the world
Spanish singer Rosalía will headline the Lollapalooza festival this Saturday evening at the Longchamp racecourse. A look back at the career of this 30-year-old, originally from Catalonia, who has enjoyed…
Immigration from Latin America | Place also for Francophiles
The author is addressing the Minister of Immigration, La Francophonie and Integration, Christine Fréchette Updated yesterday at 4:00 p.m. Osvaldo Nunez Former Federal MP Madam Minister, in December 2022, my…
Fuego Fuego Festival | The local Latin scene is alive and well
“I’m glad to see that it’s starting to pick up momentum. I had been waiting for this to happen in Quebec for a very long time. » Updated yesterday at…
Fuego Fuego Festival | Latin fever takes hold of Montreal
Sunshine and smiles in sight, a judicious mix of local and international artists, human warmth from Latin America… the second edition of the Fuego Fuego festival, whose program this year…
their crush on a Latin American country! -PICTURES
May 7, 2008 was a day of celebration for Jamel Debbouze. It was on this date that the famous humorist said “yes” to his companion Mélissa Theuriau at the estate…