Intermediate Spanish Stories

Intermediate Spanish Stories

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E76 La Tragica Historia de Omayra Sanchez

Omayra Sánchez was a 13-year-old girl who was tragically trapped for almost three days under the debris of her home after the 1985 eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia. Despite rescue efforts and media coverage, her legs were hopelessly pinned, and rescue workers c ...  Afficher plus

E75 Mamíferos Marinos en Cautiverio: Entre la Conservación y la Controversia.

The captivity of marine mammals such as orcas, dolphins, sea lions, and belugas has been the subject of intense debate in recent decades. Although initially justified on the grounds of education, conservation, and entertainment, multiple scientific studies have demonstrated that ...  Afficher plus

E74 La Santa Inquisición en la Nueva España - El Horror de la Hoguera

The Holy Inquisition was established in 1478 in Spain and later expanded to its colonies, including New Spain in the Americas under the protection of the Spanish Crown and the Catholic Church .Its primary goal was to enforce religious conformity and combat heresy, and it exercise ...  Afficher plus

E73 El Tren de Hierro, Un Monstruo en Fuga

On May 12, 1989, at 7:36 a.m., a freight train from the Southern Pacific, transporting trona, lost control while descending Cajon Pass, derailed catastrophically on an elevated curve, and plowed into a residential area on Duffy Street, a quiet residential street in San Bernardino ...  Afficher plus

E72 El Condor Pasa

The California Condor, an awe-inspiring bird, holds a unique place in both ecological and cultural spheres. Its story of survival against formidable odds is a testament to the resilience and efforts of conservationists worldwide. In the 1980s, the California Condor was perilously ...  Afficher plus