2012 August | Web Spanish Lounge

Noticia de la semana-Desfile de botes en la ceremonia de reconocimiento del Amazonas

This exciting Spanish lesson gives us the details of the recent ceremony that was held in Iquitos, inaugurating the Amazon as one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. There was much celebration on this day,...

Noticia de la semana: Venezuela es nuevo miembro de Mercosur

Listen to this Spanish news story to learn about free trade in South America. Mercosur (Mercado Común del Sur), or the Southern Common Market, was formed between the countries of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay...

Noticia de la semana-Bolivianos viajarán becados a China para manejar satélite “Tupac Katari”

Our Spanish video lesson of the week provides us with the most updated information regarding the Bolivian satellite Tupac Katari, a project in which Bolivia has invested millions of dollars. Vice President...

Noticia de la semana-Perú invita a los países árabes a la próxima cumbre ASPA

This week’s Spanish news story gives us insight into the developing relationship between Latin America and Arab countries. Jose Beraún Araníbar, Vice-Foreign Minister for External Affairs of Peru, was...

Noticia de la semana-Perú, uno de los 15 países con una gran riqueza rupestre en el mundo

This week’s news story proudly states that Peru is one of the 15 countries with the most prehistoric art in the world. Unfortunately, the authorities have yet to put forth the efforts to conserve many...