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Central Americans in Lincoln's Army
Historical data reveals several U.S. Colored Troops and Civil War soldiers were born in Central America. Join the search.

Claudia A Portillo
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Carla Portillo, First Salvadoran-born Actress on American Primetime Television
Carla Portillo-Whitby was cast in a 1982 dramatic television miniseries - K*I*D*S that aired on PBS and was directed by Terry Carter.

Claudia A Portillo
Jun 8, 20203 min read


The Portrait of Juan Pablo Wainwright
My childhood memory of Juan Pablo Wainwright's portrait and his legacy of fighting against U.S. imperialism in Central America.

Claudia A Portillo
Sep 29, 20194 min read
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