While stirring a pot, Doña Coco sings us a couple of Christian songs, which she learned at her evangelical church.

Couldn’t you just go for some refried beans right now? They are great for breakfast, great for lunch, and we’re happy to have them for dinner, not to mention a medianoche snack! Let’s drop in on Gloria as she cooks up a batch for us.

Barrio Adentro (Inside the Neighborhood) is a program of free medical clinics that have been established throughout Venezuela. Critics include the Venezuelan Medical Association, who claim that the Cubans who make up most of the doctors are not qualified, though the WHO and UNICEF are generally as enthusiastic as Omar about the program.

In Guatemala, people of Mayan descent not only retain various native forms of dress, but they also speak dialects of the Mayan language, a language many people wrongly presume to be long lost to history. Rafael treats us to some examples of words and phrases in this language, and also explains some of the particulars of traditional dress.

Partido de la Revolución Democrática is what PRD stands for, and Mexican presidential hopeful Manuel López Obrador has been with the organization since its infancy when was known as the “Democratic Current” (Corriente Democrática), a dissenting wing of the once indomitable PRI, Partido Revolucionario Institucional.

José Rodriguez, the caretaker of a beautiful finca, or farm, is kind enough to show us around and tell us a bit about the area and himself. You will probably realize that pues, as José employs it, is a common muletilla (“filler” word), used to add a bit of emphasis or just as a matter of speech style, and doesn’t really always have to be translated (though it can often be thought of as akin to “well”).

Hugo Chávez is divisive figure in Venezuela, as he is the world over, but the enthusiasm he generates amongst a large and vocal segment of the population is undeniable. Omar Vizcaya is a Chávez supporter, and was kind enough to agree to share some of his thoughts and ideas about the current situation.

Our friend, Rafael, returns this week to talk to us about his homeland and its culture. As he explains, the Mayan culture continues to thrive in Guatemala via its language, clothing, and customs.

When Candelario makes fun of her hairstyle, Guillermina storms off, only to be aided by yet another fantastical creature.

Via a radio interview in the aftermath of the abduction of her beloved seeing eye dog, Zazen, a young blind woman, Laura reveals her determination to work and contribute to society in the best manner possible.

Kevin is impressed and taken aback by the respect his father commands at his office.

Ecuadorian "Poné," or shamans, utilize plants for their medicinal effects. In this video, we learn about some of their beliefs and wisdom.

Residents of Otavalo, Ecuador, explain to us how they celebrate "Inti Raymi," an Inca Empire celebration in honor of the sun god, "Inti," and how it helps them to preserve their culture.

Following an awkward encounter with Cata, Leo attempts to school Kevin and Fede about women.

Carlos explains to us about ordinal numbers, or those numbers used to express order or succession.

Kevin and Fede experience their first sex ed class with none other than their infamous P.E. teacher, Bruno Moron.

In the aftermath of Ricardo Mendoza's death, Kevin struggles to come to terms with his own mortality, as well as his growing love for Ricardo's sister.

Kevin's family pays a visit of condolence to the Mendozas.

Tatiana shares with us some home remedies for the restoration of our physical and spiritual health.

Carlos teaches us a trick for conjugating verbs with the "voseo" and challenges us to distinguish verbs in sentences which have been conjugated with the "tuteo," "voseo" and "ustedeo."

Ecuadorian gynecologist and perinatologist Pedro Pablo Luna Jaramillo is passionate about childbirth and addressing the concerns of expectant mothers.

In celebration of the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday in which the departed are sometimes honored with the preparation of their favorite dishes, Tatiana shares with us a bit about her recipe for "Dead Raising Chilaquiles," as well as her philosophy regarding life and death.

As the fifteenth birthday of young girls in Venezuela and most other Latin American countries marks a special rite of passage into womanhood, it is traditional for the family to throw them a big birthday bash.

At the Obraje Fish Farm in Otavalo, Ecuador, one can dine on the trout they catch, prepared with local flare by the Obraje staff at an incredibly affordable price.