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Could Deforestation of the Amazon lead to the extinction of Brazil? Brazil is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural countries in the world. It is a beautiful country and is the home to the Amazon Rainforest. In 2016 the world was introduced to Brazil through the world Olympics. Through the Olympics the world was exposed to Brazil’s people, music, and what a rich culture Brazil has to offer. But like every other country Brazil also has its problems, and as you can infer from the title…

role it plays in destroying the environment, causing civil unrest, and affecting the economy. While many drugs are produced and manufactured in Colombia, most materials used in making the drugs are not. Coca paste/ coca plants are grown and made in Bolivia and Peru and then shipped into Colombia where they are turned into cocaine using other chemicals (Colombia C3). In the…

The Amazon River, for which the Rainforest was named for, begins in the Peruvian Andes and expands over the northern half of South America. The river is approximately 4,080 miles long, and lies in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, and the Guyanas. Almost thirty billion gallons of water travel to the Atlantic Ocean every minute (Blue Planet Biomes, 2003). True to its name, the rainforest receives about nine feet of rain per year. However, most…

He has been able to see and live the culture by visiting Mexico and Bolivia and through interactions with us he continues to modify traditions, learning from both cultures. Fist, experiencing family meals every night, especially on the weekends because that became a ritual. Family values and beliefs are very important for…

government officials to control the substances. UNODC goes on to explain the international drug control trade. The first attempt prohibit the use of cannabis was done in 12th century Iraq. In the 15th century, the Catholic Church wanted the authorities in Bolivia and Peru to eliminate coca cultivation and consumption. In 1792 the…

Known for his notorious drug trades, violent attitude, drug influenced mood swings, and vigorous urge for revenge, Antonio Raimundo was a lonely leader of the American drug trafficking industry. Relatively recognized for his clever drug trades that lead him from being once poor to being one of the most wealthiest men in New York City. Antonio Raimundo was the gateway for the up coming drug dealers like El Chapo after he was killed and exposed for the large amount of money and drugs he had…

governments. This change in governments across Latin America has adopted the name, the ‘Pink Tide’18. This trend was heavily dominated by the election of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela and later the election of Rafael Correa in Ecuador, Evo Morales in Bolivia, and Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua. These four elections heavily influenced the Marxist movement in Latin America as these four new socialist nations forged a political and economic alliance through international organizations which allowed them to…

Feminism, the belief and promotion of equality between the sexes politically, socially, and economically, is a widespread movement throughout the Americas. This movement, while generally seen as one large and homogenous effort, is quite diverse in the goals, views, challenges, achievements, and people involved. By the late 1950 's, the majority of the nations in North, Central, and South America had granted women voting rights. (Infoplease). These early 20th century suffrage movements were the…

American Mafia drug business operates outside and within the United States. Most drugs originate from outside of the United States. Come from Mexico and South America. The Mafia runs a drug smuggling trade from countries like Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. These countries supply the largest drug markets in the world. There are many ways to distribute drugs from these countries most common is by plane. There are also drug routes that are shipped by vehicles or boats. The most common route for…

Faustina Remaniak CHE 108 Essay Drug Trafficking “The ambition and focus that propel you to success can also be your downfall.” Power and wealth have been the downfall of men since the beginning of time. Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade that has become the number one cause of deaths in the United States. Pablo Escobar was a notorious drug Lord during the 1970-1990’s who became famous for his illegal activities in Drug Trafficking. Becoming untouchable in his own country and…