Tag: basques in the americas
Francisco “Paco” Igartua: the 99th anniversary of the birth of this...
Today marks the 99th anniversary of the birth of Basque-Peruvian journalist Francisco "Paco" Igartua. With this entry, we begin a series on his life and work
The La Vizcaína Ranch: a story of Basques in Patagonia
The story of the La Vizcaína Ranch and the Basque family from Durango who created it and are still living there 100 years later
BBC: The legacy the Basques have left (and leave) in the...
BBC World in Spanish brings us an article outlining the legacy Basques have left in the Americas
Irigoyen-Irujo: the Lehendakari’s 1942 New World Tour in Uruguay and the...
Alberto Irigoyen and Xabier Irujo share an article with us about the Lehendakari's 1942 tour's stop in Uruguay, and their final report
80th anniversary of a truly historical event: Lehendakari Aguirre’s New World...
This isn't the first time (you'll find our earlier articles below), and we imagine it won't be the last, where we cover a topic...
María Elena Solas and Aurora Indurain, the stories of two Basque...
Doble Espacio at the School of Journalism at the University of Chile has published an artice on the stories of two Basque exiles in Chile
Reviewing the Basque legacy in San Juan, Argentina
Journalist Ana Paula Gremoliche has published an article in 'Huarpe' about the role of the Basques in the history of San Juan province in Argentina
Jesús “Jess” Goñi, the Navarrese ‘bertsolari’ from Nevada
'The Nevada Independent' has published an excellent article on award-winning 'bertsolari' Jesús "Jess" Goñi, originally from the Baztán Valley in Navarre and now resident in Washoe County, Nevada
Eusebio Zamacola, the Basque from Basauri who became a legend in...
Eusebio Zamacola, born in Basauri, ended up as a legendary bandit in the Chacho, before turning his life around
On April 9, 2022, Pope Francis has named Mons. Elorza “Venerable”
Today, the news announced a month ago has come true: Pope Francis has signed the decree recognizing Monsignor Elorza as "Venerable"