totheemploymentofseasonallabour.Theconditionsofthesework-ers alsovariedaccordingtothe degreeto whichtheywereattachedtothe rural es-tatesas permanent,seasonal, or casuallabourers.Thoselivingpermanentlyontheestateshaddifferentnamesin eachregion,fromgañanesin Mexico,throughinqui-linosin Chile,toyanaconasin ...
A strong performer on both buy and sell-side mandates, the firm is singled out for its geographical reach across Brazil and international capabilities, which ensure it is particularly well positioned to handle cross-border deals. Practice head Arthur Bardawil Penteado is the name to note for ...
The name theobroma cacao literally means “food of the gods” in Greek - so clearly revealing humans love for these prized seeds. Ancient Origins Over 4000 years ago cacao was domesticated in Central America by the Olmecs, and later popularized by the Aztecs and the Mayans. Yet it is ...
Nosara and the Nicoya Peninsula have also gained prominence as one of the “blue zones” for longevity thanks to Dan Buettner’s popular book of the same name. This aesthetic mixture of lifestyles found in and around Nosara is unique, not only in the Latin Tropics, but across the globe as...
In the 14th century, the Chontales appeared in the Tabasco area; historians believe they may have migrated there from Nicaragua. Chontales is the Mayan name for alien, which is probably the origin of the tribe’s name. Commerce between the Chontales and Mayans led to the development and rise...