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The University of New Mexico’s Chicana and Chicano Studies department is hosting Fandango Burqueño on June 3 from 2 – 10 p.m. at the departmental offices located at 1829 Sigma Chi Rd. NE.

The Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) at The University of New Mexico is hosting its annual Richard E. Greenleaf Conference on Latin America. “Practicing Asylum: Expert Witness Testimony in Latin American Asylum Cases,” will address critical...

The University of New Mexico's Latin American Iberian Institute hosts Sin Fronteras Film Festival, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26. All films will be shown at the Guild Cinema, located at 3405 Central Ave., N.E. Tickets are free of charge. The festival kicks...

The University of New Mexico Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) is offering a trip to Havana, Cuba this February to give others the chance to learn about the rich history and culture the country has to offer. An information session regarding the...

In the run-up to the 2016 Olympics, much of the U.S. media coverage played up fears over the Zika virus, terror attacks, and the general safety of athletes and tourists in Rio de Janeiro. But it gave short shrift to the most urgent problems underlying...

The UNM Latin American and Iberian Institute (LAII) is offering an opportunity to travel to Cuba to learn about the unique culture and history of the island this December. An information session about the trip is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6 to...

Just recently Cuban scholar and educator Luisa Campos had the opportunity to visit the United States. It was only the second time the teacher, with historical significance, has visited the country. Her trip was a rare opportunity for New Mexicans to...

"Mensajes del corazón," an exhibit of arpillera-inspired artwork created by fourth grade students at East San Jose Elementary School in Albuquerque, is on display at the UNM Latin American & Iberian Institute. The artwork depicts the students’ concerns...

The Office of Academic Affairs has announced the appointment of William Stanley as director of the Latin American Iberian Institute (LAII). Executive Vice President and Provost Chaouki Abdallah said, “Bill Stanley has a long history at the University...

Rafael J. Betancourt, a Cuban economics professor and consultant, will give New Mexicans a rare inside account of recent major economic policy revisions on the island nation, in a presentation at the University of New Mexico Continuing Education...