The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.

With this interactive map of Central America and the Caribbean, students point the mouse to different countries on the map and see the name of the country and the capital city.

Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.

This brochure from the Army's Center of Military History gives an extensive account of the little-reported on American theater of World War II. Read about the preparations for hemispheric defense, the few breaches of the defense, and the...

Take a look at a brief summary of the history, culture, government, and news media of the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago.

A very interesting look at the similarities and differences between the treatment of slaves in Latin America and the Caribbean and the slaves in the American South. Read about why a crucial difference was the concept of race between the...

This extensive essay explains the goals of William Howard Taft's foreign policy during his presidency and how it reflected U.S. relations with countries in Latin America and with China. Comparisons are made with the goals of Taft's...

An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A lengthy essay about American focus on foreign affairs after the Civil War, expanding particularly in the late 19th century. Read about U.S. exploits in the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Pacific...

Wifredo Lam remains the most renowned painter from Cuba and "The Jungle" remains his best known work and an important painting in the history of Latin American art and the history of twentieth-century modernism more broadly. View...

Extensive article on the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Surveys its history, politics, geography, economy, and culture.

The BBC gives information about the Dominican Republic with details on geography, culture, its leaders, and its news media.

The BBC furnishes a country profile on St Lucia complete with information on its geography, history, political leaders, and media. Provides links to listen to the national anthem and view a timeline of key historical events.

Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)

Requirements of the ward, nomination forms, and lists of past winners are all available here. This award recognizes works that portray Latin American, the Caribbean, or immigrants from those areas.

The BBC furnishes a country profile on Belize featuring an overview, facts, and leadership of this Central American country. Links to a timeline of key events and an audio of the national anthem.

WorkingAbroad/VWIS (Voluntary Work Information Service) is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. On this site, you will find professional and...