Global Comment’s Book Club: June 2025
Summer is approaching, bringing with it the promise of long days, much-needed breaks, and that irresistible urge to get lost in a great story. It’s the perfect season to refresh our reading list...
Author: Edgary Rodríguez R.
Edgary Rodríguez R. is a Venezuelan writer, journalist and video producer.
Jane Austen, 250 years later: the new (and old) adaptations that celebrate her legacy
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, and this anniversary has reignited interest in her life and work across all formats. Beyond commemorative editions and literary events,...
Tinto de verano: the drink to feel like you’re in Spain all year round
When the heat hits in Spain, there’s no doubt about it: it’s time for tinto de verano (summer red wine). But this refreshing drink, a favorite on terraces and beach bars, can keep you company in...
Global Comment’s Book Club: May 2025
In April, the literary world bid farewell to one of its most influential voices: Mario Vargas Llosa, a master of narrative, political insight and human complexity. Vargas Llosa leaves behind a...
Punta del Este: the modern face of Uruguay (and one of the most important seaside towns in South America)
About 135 kilometers from Uruguay’s capital, you'll find Punta del Este, a true tourist paradise that sees its population double every summer as visitors from around the world arrive. Considered...
Flavors to fall in love with: the best of São Paulo’s Municipal Market
In the heart of São Paulo’s historic center, there’s a place where food becomes an experience: the Municipal Market of São Paulo, or as the locals call it, the Mercadão. Since 1933, this space...
Global Comment’s Book Club: April 2025
Spring is here, and with it comes longer days, brighter colors and the inevitable urge to renew our reading. This season, which welcomes rebirth and lightness, becomes the perfect setting for reading...
Times of fight: 9 outspoken anti-war songs
Throughout history, music has echoed the pain, resistance, and unanswered questions that war leaves behind. These songs don’t just entertain — they confront, protest, and remember. From Vietnam...
Global Comment’s Book Club: March 2025
In the history of literature, many women writers used male pseudonyms to be accepted by an industry that underestimated the quality of their work. These pseudonyms gave credibility and served as...
Live the transformation: 8 powerful songs about human change
Whether you want personal change or a new blossoming in the world, these songs can join you with their empowering messages that show fresh starts. The world is always moving forward, even if we try...