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Articles by Santiago Rodriguez
Brazil
Brazilian Funk Explained: The Sound Shaking Up Global Pop
How funk carioca grew from Rio's favela parties into a global pop template: its Miami bass roots, the tamborzão beat, and the subgenres producers borrow today.
Santiago Rodriguez
Brazil
The Ultimate Brazilian Food Guide for Newcomers
A newcomer's map of Brazilian food: rice and beans at the base, feijoada on Sundays, cheese bread everywhere, and the regional dishes that define each corner of Brazil.
Santiago Rodriguez
Mexico
A First-Timer's Guide to Mexico City: Neighborhoods, Food, and Transit
Where to stay, what to eat, and how to move through the largest city in North America: a calm, practical first visit to Mexico City, from the Zócalo to Xochimilco.
Santiago Rodriguez
Mexico
Mexico Jersey — Inside the Jersey: Why Mexico Kits Sell Out Every Tournament
Green, white and red straight from the flag, a fan base that fills stadiums in two countries, and a fresh design every tournament. Here is why the Mexico kit always sells out.
Santiago Rodriguez
Brazil
Sao Paulo Travel — Exploring São Paulo: How to Take On Brazil's Megacity in One Week
A week is enough to see São Paulo well, if the plan is built around neighborhoods instead of a checklist.
Santiago Rodriguez