Historical Events
He was the last Governor of California under Mexican rule.
Pio Pico
Known for their complex calendar and writing system, this civilization thrived in present-day Guatemala and southern Mexico.
Maya
Get down to brass tacks, come to the point quickly
Ir al grano
This South American country was led by Hugo Chávez for 14 years until his death in 2013.
Venezuela
This indigenous Guatemalan leader brought international awareness to human rights abuses through her testimony and work, earning a Nobel Peace Prize.
Rigoberta Menchú
Florishing from around 1500 to 400 BCE, this civilization are considered Mexico's "Mother Culture"
The Olmec
The capital city of the Aztec Empire, it was built on a lake and is now Mexico City.
Tenochtitlán
To take the blame or suffer the consequences for something, often when it's not entirely your fault — or even when someone else caused the problem.
Pagar los platos rotos
This Spanish politician co-founded the left-wing Podemos party and later served as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain.
Pablo Iglesias
Known as “La Voz de los Sin Voz,” this Argentine folk singer gave voice to the oppressed through protest songs, even as she was exiled for her activism.
Mercedes Sosa
The mythical homeland of the Mexica.
Aztlan
This 1932 massacre in El Salvador, resulted in the deaths of thousands of Indigenous people.
1932 Indigenous massacre (La Matanza)
Used when someone makes a situation worse by saying or doing something unnecessary, this idiom involves adding something to an already messy scenario.
Echar leña al fuego
This millennial president of El Salvador gained international attention for his tough stance on crime and for adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
Nayib Bukele
This Costa Rican president defied global norms by abolishing the military, using those funds to invest in education, healthcare, and democratic institutions.
José Figueres Ferrer