Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

A 15 page paper discussing how Spain's King Ferdinand VII unwittingly contributed to Mexican independence occurring when and in the manner it did. The paper provides a review of the factions active in New Spain at the beginning of the independence movement, which largely coincided with Ferdinand's imprisonment in France while Napoleon had control of Spain. Ferdinand had ...

This 5 page paper considers the regions of the United States where Salvadorians immigrate to, and the fundamental reasons for this. The arguments presented in this paper suggest that there are cultural, social, political and intellectual aspects of the regions of the country that support Salvadorian populations. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper argues the hypothesis that resource diversity and philosophical multiplicity covary directly with voluntary unity in Panama. The paper uses modern times and looks at each of these aspects in order to test the idea. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 3 page summation and analysis of Luis Martin's book, Daughters of the Conquistadores, which is a fascinating account of the lives of women during the Spanish colonial period in Peru and the cultural forces that shaped their lives. No additional sources cited.

An 8 page discussion of the events leading up to and following the 1989 Cuban economic crisis and the associated U.S. role in this crisis. Emphasizes that the U.S. reaction to the Cuban economic crisis, consisting mostly of economic sanctions, has ranged from apathy to outright attack. While this reaction could be expected ...

This 8 page paper looks at the way in which Hispanics may still feel oppressed in a land where freedom and liberty are supposed to be the principle guiding lights. The paper undertakes this by a fictional interview with Jose, an Hispanic father. The paper looks at the background to the population as well as ...

This 5 page paper considers the role of nationalism in the revolutions in Mexico and Cuba. The paper examines whether nationalism can be cited as the cause of these revolutions of just as an outcome, or if there are other factors such as poverty that can be blamed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the way the justice system in Colombia has evolved and how the court systems works. The paper considers the requirements of the Colombian constitution, and then looks at the problems of the system, and uses a case study to demonstrate the problems. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing conditions in the US during the mid-1800s and then jumping 100 years forward to examine immigration patterns since 1959. Demographers predicted long ago that Hispanics collectively would comprise the largest minority within the US by the turn of the century, and such has proven to be true. What they failed to ...

This 7 page paper considers whether or not capitalism in Brazil is a suitable tool as a basis for the socio-economic development of the country. The different forms of capitalism and the various ways in which it can be used in Brazil are discussed in the paper . The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 22 page paper looks at the 1995 crisis in Mexico and tries to determine the causes of the crisis. The currency overvaluation, a very fragile bank system, and the low foreign reserves are considers as causes along with the international trade situation and the entrance of the country into NAFTA. The paper has 6 ...

10 pages. Compares the impact of economic and political forces on trade patterns and makes managerial recommendations based on analysis. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing ways in which the principles of nonviolent demonstration can call attention to and require negotiation of racial injustices that have been long institutionalized. Modern Peru holds the remains of colonial racial stratification as did the US in 1963 when Martin Luther King wrote "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" defending the use of the ...

This 5 page paper looks at Brazil, and the way in which aspects such as poverty and inequality may be solved. The paper considers the situation of Brazil and applies economic theory such as the multiplier effect and trickle down effect as well as considering the crowding out effect. This is then used to look ...

This 6 page paper looks at the military coup in 1973 in Chile and the way in which General Pinochet and his government followed a policy of violence and compares it with the Uruguayan guerrilla's in the early 1970's. The similarities and difference are discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

11 pages in length. The major issues surrounding this particular invasion were associated with its Marxist regime. With bad blood existing between the United States and Cuba already, there was little left to keep America's troops from invading between October and December 1983 as a means by which to secure the safety of ...

This 5 page paper looks at the position of women in the workplace in Chile. The paper considers how and why it is changing and the way that the change is taking place. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 8 page paper analyzes the events and outcome of the Cuban Revolution. Discussed are achievements of the revolution and why there is so much disagreement on Castro's Cuba today. Several viewpoints are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores the effects of free trade on Mexico. The first few years were devastating: an assassination of a political candidate, devaluing of the peso, stock market crash and other events that hurt the economy. A drought then added to their problems, which results in billions in bail out money and ...

This 5 page paper considers the decision of Chile to pursue trade relations and a formal trade agreement with the United States rather than join Mercosur. The paper considers the reasons behind this including those of potential as well as protection. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 14 page paper consider the monetary policy followed during this time by the governments of Argentina. Dividing the paper into three sections, 1960 – 1980, 1980- 1989 and 1989 – 200 the paper looks at the policy of money supply and the effects this has on the economy. The paper has seven graphs and ...

A 5 page paper which discusses some of the major historical events of the 1800s and the 1900s which occurred in Mexico. The events discussed are those that served to greatly shape Mexico today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that relates the early settlement of two islands in the Caribbean, St. Martin and St. Eustatius by the Dutch. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page essay that contrasts Erasmus' The Praise of Folly and Bartolome de Las Casas' defense of Native Americans, A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies. Erasmus detailed the urgent need for reform in the Catholic Church, and Las Casas castigated his Spanish government for its treatment of indigenous populations in the ...

14 pages in length. While the Spanish-American War may have destroyed Spain's dominion over the countries it lost to the United States, it also created intense patriotic and interventionist passion for every person involved, no matter which side they supported. Still and all, the mystery surrounding who actually downed the U.S.S. Maine remains ...