From 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. 

Meet Chuck Spencer, an archeologist who studies the Zapotec people who lived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico over 2000 years ago. Spencer shares in print his response to questions posed by kids.

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

Excellent site about Latin America from the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Explore ancient beliefs and rituals, celebrations, culture, the land, animals, and the history of Latin America.

Smarthistory presents a scholarly discussion on Latin American art. Along with photos and images, Dr. Maya Jimenez introduces the importance of studying Latin American art, defines the term Latin America and descirbes geographical...

A course workshop looks into the trends of migration in Latin America and then identifies how geographic surroundings impact human movement. Part I of the video addresses annual Mayan migration to Guatemala. Part II introduces a volcano...

This site from the Smithsonian Institution gives information on expeditions of Smithsonian scientists to Latin America. The site has great pictures and gives a different perspective on the region.

Outline of the Latin America independence movement and the accompanying spirit of U.S. support as expressed through the Monroe Doctrine.

This Geography portal to Latin America features maps, photos, and drawings relating to each country. Click on desired country icon to see related pages.

Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...

Comprehensive resource for finding material on Latin American countries. Links to detailed subject information on economy, government, culture, language, and much more.

Timeline of events in Colonial Latin America in 1450.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the top stories emerging out of South and Central America.

Latin Focus provides a diverse selection of pages dealing with the economy of Columbia. Topics range from the stock market to unemployment.

An extraordinary collection of resources relating to the ancient heritage of Latin America. Includes detailed information and images of artifacts, educator resources, and much more.

Spanish content; learn about the environment and economic developmennt throughout latin america in this information clearinghouse.

Up-to-date news headlines from Paraguay and Latin America are found at this online news site.

John F. Kennedy had lofty goals for improving U.S. relations with Latin America when he became president. Read about the aims of the Alliance for Progress and find out why it was a failure.

See how the Roosevelt Corollary expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and allowed for intervention in Latin American affairs.

A collection of headline news articles from Latin American and Canadian Newspapers dealing with news about the "Americas".

This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.

Information about the way the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the indigenous people they met.

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...

Online history page containing numerous links to specific incidents of U.S. expansion in the Pacific, Latin America, China, and Cuba.