In-depth reports and analysis from our extensive network of correspondents throughout the region on the most important developments in Latin America. The Inti Raymi Sun Festival is one of the most important Andean celebrations, paying homage to nature and giving thanks for the year’s harvest. It coincides with the Summer Solstice and is marked by a colorful mix of dance and drink. In the outlying villages of the Ecuadoran town of Otavalo, community people present food offerings that symbolize the exchange between the inhabitants of the region and Mother Earth, or Pachamama. teleSUr