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Oct 1, 2024, 4:50 AM

Where’s my Jewish Guatemalan self-identity?

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Throughout the ages, Jewish literature has been a reflection of the diaspora, resistance and the pursuit of an identity. In this immense and complex panorama, Guatemalan writer Eduardo Halfon stands out as a key figure, whose work not only...

Sep 13, 2024, 11:21 AM

Teenage Egocentrism and Antisemitism

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I'm a teenager, yes, I am. I exist in this peculiar phase, straddling the chaotic remnants of childhood and the daunting beginnings of adulthood. I know I'm not unique, but let's be real — this in-between stage can be...

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Political Science student in Guatemala, weekly columnist and contributing writer.