Latin America

Influence of Cold War in Latin America The consequences of the Second World War were serious and complex worldwide. With the end of the war begins a new phase in the history of humanity produced not only by the enormous human and economic losses. After the Second World War, ideologies were created and the division of nation started a new war, known as the Cold War. The Cold War was Latin Americas influence in the creation of subversive groups. The Cold War, although it was not warfare, it was…

is derived from the Latin, occidens, which means “sunset, west”. European societies in the west, specifically in Americas, Australia and New Zealand, did have cultural elements of their counterparts in Europe with some differences. These new expansions of the original European nations maintained their original traditions, structures, and values while incorporating the new ideals of the native lands they settled on in the western world. While many believe that Latin America is a specific…

Western Hemisphere, mainly focusing on the Americas. The term was introduced in the early 16th century after Europeans, led by Christopher Columbus, landed in what would later be called the Americas during the age of discovery. This discovery was so important due to the fact that it expanded the geographical horizon of classical geographers, who had thought the world only consisted of Africa, Europe, and Asia, better known as the Old World. It was known that Latin America’s native peoples and…

amount of people. But they would also get sent back to where they came from if they complained, asked for a raise, or if they asked something that they were not supposed to they would get sent home, or where ever they came from.The impact it had on Latin America and the world was that it had a good impact and a very bad impact. The good impact was that they had the pulley system and they were smart and they didn’t risk lives and try to have it go through the mountain and risking…

understand the national problems of Latin America regardless of the background of their historical and social evolution. The political existence of this continent begins with the discovery by Columbus in 1492 and ends in 1580 with the possession of the countries of the Rio de la Plata. Large colonial centers where he had come after a highly developed or in places of great mineral wealth indigenous culture. From Mexico southern part of the United States and Central America was colonized; from…

Economic Changes for Latin America Latin America has tackled destructive amounts of disastrous events; especially in the financial area with extreme debts owed to other countries. From the start of their fight for Independence; Latin American’s outlook on living situations, employment status, and import/exports has affected their economy. If I were asked to fix or solve these economic issues for Latin America I would simply begin with a plan; not a plan of overruling, war out bursting, or…

inspired by their European counterparts, why has Latin America failed to successfully implement these institutions in a meaningful way, and why it is plagued by illiberal politics and policies. Additionally, how does the Church and its followers impact politics in South America, specifically in the liberal sense. My personal interest is understanding why the states of Latin America did not unify under a similar fashion as the United States of America, but rather fought wars against each other…

that some Latin American countries will be relatively insulated from. Another opportunity stemming from the changing global economy is that the previous emerging economies like China, India, and the MINTs are also diversifying. China, for example, is no longer so dependent on manufacturing and has become more competitive in research and technology markets. As these economies mature and…

Women across Latin America have been mistreated as a result of gender roles. Gender roles are created to organize a social hierarchy or norms between men and women. Women are often placed in a non authoritative position under men and are discriminated against as a result of these norms. In certain countries gender roles have created a serious problem between men and women. Gender roles in Latin America have undermined female education, and this has affected their involvement in labor and…

Since the 16th century, the legacy of Spanish superiority ran rapidity throughout the newly founded colonies in Latin America. Immediately following the defeat of existing governments in the New World, the Spanish took over colonial control using hegemony. Hegemony is, “a kind of domination that implies a measure of consent by those at the bottom” (Chasteen 57). When the Spanish colonized the New World they brought with them their own hierarchically organized society, where members had clear…