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Genealogist, Speaker & Author, helps Latinos to be empowered & heal through their ancestors' stories.

Four years ago I decided to make my dream come true and become a Professional Genealogist to help Latinos/Latinas connect to their ancestors' stories. And through their stories help them on the empowering and healing journey of uncovering truths, connecting to their roots and our ancestral countries. Now I have the honor of helping peopleon their journeys of discovery and also speaking to librarie

s, ERGs and higher ed institutions to create awareness of the resources that are available for those that wish to do their own research.

07/30/2026

¡Mi gente de El Salvador, este post es para ustedes!

Have you explored what is available for El Salvador on FamilySearch recently?

As of March 2026, FamilySearch has updated the following collections:

• El Salvador, Catholic Church Records, 1655–1977
• El Salvador, Civil Registration, 1704–2001

These collections cover the country's 14 departments and their municipalities, making FamilySearch an excellent place to begin—or continue—your family history journey.

One of my favorite tips is to go beyond the indexed records. Be sure to explore the FamilySearch Catalog, where you'll often find additional digitized books, images, and collections that aren't always easy to discover through a simple name search.

And don't forget to connect with the genealogy community! The Genealogía Salvadoreña Facebook group is another wonderful place to ask questions, share discoveries, and connect with others researching families from El Salvador.

I hope these resources help you uncover another piece of your family's story. 🇸🇻🌳

Happy researching!

07/29/2026

Family history has the power to change the way we see ourselves.

When I first began researching my own family, I thought I was simply looking for names, dates, and places. Instead, I found stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and hope.

Every ancestor I discovered reminded me that I come from people who overcame challenges I may never fully understand. Their stories didn't erase life's difficulties, but they gave me a new perspective on my own.

That's one of the greatest gifts genealogy can offer.

You don't just discover your ancestors...
You discover the strength they've been passing down to you all along.

🌳 At Descubre Tu Historia, my mission goes beyond building family trees. It's about helping people reconnect with their roots, understand their family's journey, and preserve those stories for future generations.

Connect. Heal. Empower.

What is one story about your family that has changed the way you see yourself?

07/22/2026

¡Mi gente de Colombia, este post es para ustedes!

Have you checked what is available for Colombia on FamilySearch lately?

As of June 2026, FamilySearch has updated the following collections:

• Colombia, Church Records, 1576–2019
• Colombia, Obituary Books, 1900–1940

If you're researching Colombian ancestors, now is a great time to revisit these collections—even if you've searched them before. New images and records are added regularly, and you never know what new clue might be waiting for you.

One of my favorite tips is to go beyond the indexed records. Be sure to explore the FamilySearch Catalog, where you'll often find additional digitized books, manuscripts, and collections that don't always appear in a name search.

I've also included a few additional resources that may help you continue your research. I hope they bring you one step closer to discovering another piece of your family's story. 🇨🇴🌳

Happy researching!

07/21/2026

🔍 Genealogy Tip: Before you start searching for birth, marriage, or death records, find out when civil registration began in the country you're researching.

Each former Spanish colony introduced civil registration at a different time. Knowing that date can save you time and help you determine whether you should be searching government records or church records.

💡 A little historical context can make a big difference in your research!

07/20/2026

Every family tree has a surprise waiting to be discovered. 🌳✨

Have you ever uncovered something you never expected about your ancestors?

Maybe you found a family secret, an unexpected country of origin, a military hero, Indigenous or African roots, a famous relative—or perhaps a story that completely changed how you see your family's past.

Vote in the poll, and if you're comfortable sharing, tell us about your biggest genealogy surprise in the comments. I'd love to hear your story!

07/16/2026

¡Mi gente de Costa Rica, este post es para ustedes!

Have you checked what is available on FamilySearch lately? If it has been a while since your last search, now is a great time to take another look!

As of January 2026, several important Costa Rican collections have been updated, including:

📜 Costa Rica, Baptisms, 1700–1915
⛪ Costa Rica, Catholic Church Records, 1595–2022
⚰️ Costa Rica, Deaths, 1787–1900
💍 Costa Rica, Marriages, 1750–1920

Remember to look beyond the indexed records! The FamilySearch Catalog often contains digitized books, images, and additional collections that can provide valuable clues when researching your Costa Rican ancestors.

I hope these resources help you uncover new branches of your family tree.

07/15/2026

Your ancestral mothers may not have had the opportunities you have today. But their resilience helped make yours possible.

As I research family histories, I often think about the women who came before us.

The ones whose names were only written in a baptism record.
The ones who crossed oceans.
The ones who raised families during times of hardship.
The ones whose dreams may have looked different than ours.

We may never know every detail of their lives, but we carry pieces of their stories within us.

Perhaps exploring our family history isn't just about discovering where we come from.
Perhaps it's also about understanding ourselves a little better, finding compassion for those who came before us, and choosing what we want to carry forward.

Healing doesn't erase the past.
It honors it while creating a different future.

🌿 What is one lesson you hope future generations will inherit from you?

07/08/2026

¡Mi gente de Chile, este post es para ustedes!

Have you explored what is available for Chile on FamilySearch recently?

Chile has one of the richest collections available for South American genealogy, with access to church and civil registration records covering the country's 16 regions, 56 provinces, and hundreds of communes.

One of my favorite tips is to go beyond the indexed records. Don't stop with a name search—be sure to explore the FamilySearch Catalog, where you'll often find digitized books, images, and collections that can help break through brick walls.

Many Chilean records are browse-only, so learning to navigate images by locality can uncover records that won't appear in a standard search.

Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or revisiting your research after a few years, now is a great time to see what new records and resources are available.

I hope these resources help you discover another chapter of your family's story. 🇨🇱🌳

Happy researching!

07/07/2026

Understanding how the Spanish last name system works is one of the keys to researching families from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Central America, South America, and many other former Spanish colonies.

While there are general naming patterns, you'll also encounter exceptions due to migration, changes in civil laws, illegitimacy, and how names were recorded in different countries and time periods.

The more you understand these traditions, the easier it becomes to identify the correct ancestors and avoid researching the wrong family line.

👉 Swipe through the carousel to learn the basics of the Spanish last name system and how it can help you in your own genealogy journey.

Have you ever come across an ancestor whose last name changed from one record to another? I'd love to hear about it in the comments!

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