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November 2012 Archives
Spanish Electric Utility Inaugurates LatAm’s 1st “Smart City” in Brazil
November 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The chairman of Spanish electric utility Endesa, Borja Prado, inaugurated Latin America's first energy-efficient "smart city" in the Brazilian municipality of Buzios, the company said Wednesday. continue reading »
Peru to Build World’s Tallest Museum in Mining Region of Pasco
November 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Though the title of world's tallest museum is held by the Mole Antonelliana in Turin, Italy, Peru is looking to build the world's highest museum. A new museum being built in Peru's Pasco region will stand continue reading »
U.S. Government Issues Thanksgiving Travel Warning for Mexico
November 21, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State issued a Thanksgiving Travel Warning about the security situation in Mexico. continue reading »
Invasive Rats to be Exterminated in Galapagos Islands
November 20, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Galapagos Islands have seen their native plant and animal species dwindle as a result of invasive rats, but a new plan initiative will attempt to rid the islands of these invaders. continue reading »
Argentina’s Faena Arts Center Brings Lesser Known Art into View
November 19, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The urban planning community of Puerto Madero in Argentina’s Buenos Aires area has begun turning itself into an upscale art hub with the success of the Faena Arts Canter. Alan Faena is the mind behind the center which opened in 2011. Now, the Faena Art District project is continue reading »
INAH Opens $15 Million Maya Museum in Cancun
November 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Clearly those behind the Cancun's new Maya museum are not living in fear of the end of the world, as they recently opened a multi-million dollar cultural attraction. continue reading »
Mummified Dog Found in Mexico Believed to be 1000 Years Old (VIDEO)
November 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff
What is said to be the first found in Mexico, a 1,000-year-old mummified dog is now being studied by Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). continue reading »
Mexico: Archaeologists Discover 27 Human Burials from Pre-Hispanic Era
November 14, 2012 | by Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia
The finding of 47 human burials from the XVI century, in the recently opened Archaeological Zone of San Miguelito in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, has revealed the last moments of the pre-h continue reading »
Celebrate What it Truly Means to be ‘Hecho en Mexico’ (VIDEO)
November 13, 2012 | by Nickie Lewis
From Diego Luna and Alejandro Fernandez, to Carla Morrison and Chavela Vargas, director Duncan Bridgeman weaves a cinematic tapestry composed of original songs and insights from the most iconic artists and perform continue reading »
Lonely Plant Names Dominican Republic ‘Best in Travel for 2013’
November 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
Lonely Planet, a leading travel publisher, has named Dominican Republic as one of its Top 10 Countries for 2013 in its annually published Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013. continue reading »
Mexico’s Once-Fabled Resort Town of Acapulco is BROKE
November 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The world famous Mexican Pacific resort city of Acapulco is broke and unable to deal with a debt load that is expected to hit 2.14 billion pesos ($162.1 million) by Dec. 31, a figure that is larger than the annual budget, municipal officials said. continue reading »
New Evidence Links Mayan Collapse to Climate Change
November 10, 2012 | by Voice of America
The ancient Mayan civilization, which developed a sophisticated culture in the Central American rainforests, vanished mysteriously a thousand years ago. Now, an international team of anthropologists, archeologists, chemists and climatologists says it has identified the cause of the Mayan collapse: climate change. continue reading »
President Calderon Says $1.7 Billion Train Line “Was Worth It”
November 7, 2012 | by HS News Staff
The Mexican capital is operating a new 25.1-kilometer (15.5-mile) Metro line that cost nearly $1.7 billion and uses Spanish-made trains. The line, which was inaugurated at the end of October, continue reading »
Archaelogists Find Floor Scorched by Ancient People Frightened by Eclipse
November 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
During the excavations in Pañhu, an archaeological zone in the municipality of Tecozautla, Hidalgo which will soon be open to the public, archaeologists found a burned stucco floor. continue reading »
Mexico’s President Calderon Inaugurates “Cycling Paradise” in Cozumel
November 6, 2012 | by HS News Staff
President Felipe Calderon participated in a cycling event over the weekend in Cozumel and inaugurated a bicycle path on the Mexican Caribbean island's perimeter road. continue reading »
