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The History of Tequila

"Tequila is an emblematic alcoholic beverage of Jalisco, a state in Western Mexico, an area that was an old corregimiento of New Spain from the 16th century on. Its name, tequila, was taken from..." – By Rodolfo Fernández and Fernando González Zozaya

Latin American Feminisms

"Latin American feminisms have roots stretching back to before the independence period and have, since arriving on the intellectual scene in the late 19th century, reflected diverse contexts and with distinct strategies..." – By Jocelyn Olcott

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