Freemasons in Latin America
Freemasonry has thrived in Latin America, Spain and Portugal for centuries. Like freemasonry in the United States, it has has been closely linked to the founding of several countries and cultural icons.
A place for frequently asked questions and to ask freemasons questions about the fraternity.
Juarez was one of those men, and the collaborators that accompanied him in his struggle, the Men of the Liberal Reform, are the best example of how the principles, postulates and doctrines of Freemasonry must stimulate and nourish the restlessness and courage of the social and political institutions of all countries.
Several articles and papers by Sarah Frahm starting with the theme of "Masonic Influences in Early Mexican & American History." Includes a profile of freemasonry and its relationship with Argentina, Benito Juarez, George Washington, Catholicism others areas.
A podcast discussion with Matt Keller of Freemasonry.org about Freemasonry in Latin America, especially Cuba.
Spanish language masonic papers exploring the symbolism, history and other aspects of freemasonry.
A copy of the decree criminalizing masonic membership or participation.
Simon Bolivar was a freemason. This paper by Bro. Francis J. Bell reviews the history of freemasonry in Spanish South America and the development of the revolutionary mindset.
The Father of Latin American Revolutionary Masonry and Precursor of South American Independence (as Miranda was/is commonly known) inspired the foundation of "The Most Worthy Lodge of Rational Knights of Lautaro", which, operated in Cadiz, Spain, and where some of the most notable Founding Fathers of the yet to be born South American Republics, such as: Simon Bolivar, Jose De San Martin and Bernardo O'Higgins, were initiated into the Craft. Being a man of extraordinary culture, great conviction and a rebellious and restless spirit, Miranda was able to plant the seeds of Free-Masonry in almost every country where he lived.
Grand Lodges in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. These sites can often be used to find lodges in specific cities and states.
Several Masonic videos on Simon Bolivar and several aspects of masonry.
The fraternal order has long been the target of conspiracy theories and hoaxes. Here's the real story.
A humanitarian effort to help with medical supplies and other needs of Cubans.
A list of notable freemasons in Latin America, the United States and Spain.
Masonic papers by W.Bro. Juan Carlos Alvarez, P.J.G.W. about the history of masonry in Latin America as well as the nature of religion and freemasonry.
A look at freemasonry's role in the history and developing politics of Mexico.
A Spanish language educational blog for masons.
"Breve historial da Maçonaria em Portugal." A history of freemasons in Portugal from its original institution through the various political periods of Portugal.
A history of the Masonic and public life of Simon Bolivar.
Hoy se cumplen 140 años de la instalación en nuestro país de la primera logia masónica que funcionó regularmente en el Paraguay. Desde entonces, la fraternidad estuvo muy presente en la historia, coadyuvando en la recuperación nacional, luego de la hecatombe del 70.La memoria de grandes hombres e importantes obras quedan deslucidas con la situación actual de esa centenaria institución.
