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The Spanish origin is 'wine cellar' but you might also find sandwiches and lotto tickets here
What is a bodega?
60% of hispanic/latine population in the United States originates from this country
What is Mexico
Puerto Rico became part of the U.S. as part of the terms ending this 19th century conflict
What is the Spanish-American War?
This Puerto Rican actress from the west side became the first American of Latine ancestry to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award (EGOT)
Who is Rita Moreno?
The name of this Spanish-language single held the record for most viewed Youtube video (until Baby Shark came along)
What is Despacito?
A nickname for the given name Ignacio, inventor of this snack
What is nacho?
This highway links 17 capitals and is considered to be the world's longest "motorable road"
What is the Pan-American Highway
In 1809 one of the first revolts for independence in Latin America broke out in this Ecuadoran capital
What is Quito?
This Mexican painter was regarded as a feminist icon for her creativity and political activism
Who is Frida Kahlo?
Whether you call it a sport or a game, Havana-born Jose Capablanca was the world champion of this duel for two from 1921-1927
What is chess?
Argentina and Italy share these two familial words for grandma and grandpa
What are nono and nona?
These two cities have the largest Hispanic/Latine population in the United States
What are Los Angeles and Houston?
Of the 10 million enslaved people sent to the Americas over 3 1/2 centuries, almost 40 percent went to this Latin American country
What is Brazil?
In 1962, this famous civil rights activist used his life savings to form the National Farm Workers Association in Delano, California
Who is Cesar Chavez?
Did you know? This South American country clocks in the fastest average internet speeds in the world!"
What is Chile?
This tasty goat stew originates in central Mexico and can be often be found in trendy taco trucks
What is birria?
These two South American countries rank in the top 3 most biodiverse places on the planet
What is Colombia & Brazil?
Marking the end of the reign of the Spanish empire, these five Central American nations celebrate independence day on September 15th
What are Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatamala, Honduras, & Nicaragua?
This woman, considered one of the most significant and successful Latina-American writers of her generation, penned her way to fame with books like 'How the García Girls Lost Their Accents' & 'In the Time of the Butterflies.
Who is Julia Alvarez?
Cherished across many countries in Latin America, this hearty soup/stew is arguably most beloved in Panama, where it is the national dish!
What is sancocho?
What once meant 'watchmen' now might have a more violent connotation of self-appointed justice
What is vigilante?
El Barrio Latin Jazz Festival is hosted in this NYC borough each September to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month
What is The Bronx?
In the 1970's, this U.S. backed campaign of violent repression was waged by South American dictatorships against political opponents who spoke out against domestic repression and military rule
What is Operation Condor?
Honored with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992, this k'iche' Guatemalan human rights activist fought to defend indigenous rights, and continues to raise awareness in political and economic inequality and climate change today
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
Only two nation flags in the world contain the color purple, and both are Latin America. This is one of them!
What is Nicaragua or Dominica?