Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America

This fun, colorful site from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum introduces children (and adults!) to Latin American culture and history. You can choose from topics as diverse as holidays, animals, ancient beliefs and rituals, and many more. Also features interactive pictures, maps, and feedback from kids. Good for a quick introduction to the region, …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Social Sciences–Social Customs, Traditions, And Folklore; Our World–North America–Mexico; Our World–North America–Central America

Latin American Art Directory: South American, Central American, Mexican and Caribbean Art Gallery

Latin American Art Directory: South American, Central American, Mexican and Caribbean Art Gallery

The Latin American Art Directory is an online journal for Latin arts and culture. This site allows you to read biographies and interview transcripts with famous Latin American artists; read current articles on issues in the Latin America artists??? community; view and review Latin art collections from major museums; and browse a directory of museu …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts

The National Security Archive Latin America Projects

The National Security Archive Latin America Projects

This amazing site is an online repository for recently de-classified U.S. government documents. This collection contains 20th century documents pertaining to U.S. foreign policy and intervention throughout Latin America during periods of unrest, revolution, and war. The countries covered are Chile, Mexico, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Cuba a …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Mexican History; Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–Central American History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–South American History

Country Studies

Country Studies

Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Regional & Country Information–Europe; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific; Regional & Country Information–North America; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography

ZNet Latin America Watch

ZNet Latin America Watch

At this site you will find a searchable compendium of Latin America-related articles from a variety of authors. Topics include social movements, U.S. policy toward the region, trade agreements, and more. Also contains links to a number of other source pages relating to Latin America, organized by topic.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean

This site is especially useful for those seeking a range of comprehensive statistical information on Latin American and Caribbean countries. The ???Press Centre??? also contains interviews, editorials and more from ECLAC staff highlighting the most pressing social issues in the region. Coverage of economic and development issues is especially tho …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Business & Economics–Economics