Circa 1523, in a creation myth that is equal parts fact and mystery, La Malinche — the mysterious Mexican Pocahontas — and Hernán Cortés founded the mestizo race with their first-born son ...

In Manhattan, the American Guardian Association, founded in the Philippines in 1921 by Governor General Wood for the care of half-breeds (offspring of Filipmo-U. S. unions), opened offices, issued ...

Not fusion, but not truly authentic, the Latin American-inspired restaurant Mestizo is a celebration of different cultures, which both the name and the menu are meant to reflect. Owner Ketsuda ...

Bolivia is taking its first census in 11 years; Over 40 ethnic groups are listed, but "mestizo," or mixed race, isn't an option; Critics of President Evo Morales say he's afraid people won't ...

One of the organizers, Cruzet, admits that the lack of vegetarian options can be “limiting,” and Mestizo hopes to offer more variety for future editions of the contest. They also dream of teaming up ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged Latin American and Caribbean Catholics to celebrate and defend their diversity, saying Tuesday the face of the Catholic Church is indigenous, mestizo and black.