A church in Mexico is selling plots of land in heaven for $100 per square meter, claiming divine permission. The offer, promoted via an elaborate brochure and various payment methods, has gained attention on social media. A TikTok influencer reports millions of dollars in sales, dubbing it the “biggest real estate deal on the planet.” Similar scams have occurred, including a Zimbabwean pastor selling “tickets to heaven” and a Ugandan pastor convincing followers to sell their assets for heavenly purchases.
Bachata Goes Global: How a Dominican Sound Took Over the World
What began as the soundtrack of heartbreak in the shantytowns and brothels of 1960s Dominican Republic has become a global musical force. Bachata — once stigmatized for its associations with poverty, Blackness, and working-class life — is now celebrated worldwide,...
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