Las Noticias: Culture in the News

Culture and news are very much intertwined because culture affects the news and the news affects culture.  One of the most popular news sites in Peru is El Comercio.  It is a bit sensationalist, but it is good for learning about current events in Peru.  There are videos about events, and it covers cultural themes like soccer, singers, and food.  There is also a section about politics.  This site would be suited for learners in advanced placement classes or college classes interested in the comings and goings of other countries.  There are popular news sites in every Spanish speaking country.  El Clarín is famous in Argentina, and El País is popular in Spain. Students can write summaries or present about a current event in class.