Tag: Latin America

Vamos Juntos 2025

Vamos Juntos 2025 was held in Mexico City. The two-day event, organized by JUNTOS, featured sessions on various topics including interpreting, LSP growth, AI, machine translation, sales strategies, and leadership.

From Typewriters to AI: Can Translators Thrive in a Changing World?

Having worked as a translator for 60 years, the author has seen firsthand how technology has shaped — and often challenged — the craft. Today, one question lingers: Does AI enhance or diminish the role of the translator?
Mayan man

Modern Mayans: A Hidden World Closer Than You Think

Jace Norton recounts his career journey from missionary to interpreter to company founder — and how he came to learn about indigenous languages and communities along the way. Now committed to providing language services to underserved populations, Norton encourages readers to look beyond their narrow surroundings to adopt broader perspectives on language access.

Global Search RC Launches LATAM Search RC

Global Search RC launches LATAM Search RC, focusing on Latin American markets. Get insights from their 2024 Salary & Talent Insights Report.
Marjolein Groot Nibbelink

Navigating Gender Expectations as a Cultural Chameleon

When Marjolein Groot Nibbelink was invited to a wedding in a remote Peruvian village, she faced a dilemma: Should she sit with the men at the table or with the women on benches in the corner?

Home on the Rancho: Exploring the English language’s Spanish loanwords

While French is by far the living language with the largest linguistic impact on the English language, its sister languages have also left a mark on the mutt of a Germanic language we call English.

ASLALC Becomes First LSP Association in Latin America

Launched this month, the Association of Language Services of Latin America and the Caribbean (ASLALC) will be the first of its kind in the...