Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

This paper examines the status of human rights in Brazil since passage of a special human rights act by the Cordosa government in 1996. The report is not very encouraging, although some reforms have been passed, human rights violations are still vast. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This paper provides comprehensive research information (current as of 2001) about the Latin American region, focusing on that area's countries, politics, economy, population and position in the global trade arena. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper on Mexico provides a short overview of the nation, including illustrations and some Spanish sentences. A map of Mexico City is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 34 page paper looks at the pros and cons of dollarization in a general sense, but particularly as it respects Latin America. The idea of a united currency is explored and the euro is used as an example. The paper concludes that full dollarization is a good idea for the nations of Latin America. Bibliography ...

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Hispanic migration to the United States from the 1700s through present day. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers who led the conquest, what natives were affected by it, and examines its positive and negative results. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages. This paper gives interesting perspectives of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. This paper lists three arguments on each side discussing both the negative and positive aspects that the Spanish conquest created. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A five page paper which looks at economic dependence in Latin American countries during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Bibliography lists i source

A five page paper which reviews Zimmermann's biographical account of Carlos Fonseca's life and his involvement with the Sandinista movement in Nicaragua. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page report discusses the life and work of Nicaraguan-born painter Armando Morales (1927 - ). His paintings have a duplicitous nature to them to the point that one wonders if they are paintings of statues or if they are subjects portrayed as still and stationary as sculpture. Three of his paintings -- Nature ...

A 10 page paper which examines the various levels of relationships that existed between Mexico and the United States in the 19th and the 20th centuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page review of the historical and contemporary reasons behind the current state of economic strife being experienced in Argentina. This paper emphasizes that while Latin America’s “free market avatar” may have been hoped to have been a shining model of a republic but the free market simply has not worked. While ...

This 10 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin American nations. Factors that have impeded or helped the nations from thriving are discussed. Structural and contingent factors are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 30 page discussion of the influence of the International Monetary fund in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Extensive case studies are presented of Korea and Argentina in particular with additional emphasis placed on Indonesia. The impact of the IMG is is contrasted with that of agencies like the World Bank as are ...

This 5 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin America and explores the continued use of the military. Authoritarian rule is seen as an impediment to true democracy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated ...

This 5 page paper consider the way in which this conflict was conducted in the media, and how the Argentine perspective was represented in the Argentinean press. The biblograophy cites 9 sources.

36 pages in length. The disintegration of cultural identity for Chile and Bolivia's indigenous Aymara reflects yet another cog in the wheel of global progress, which for some is no progress at all. The inherent struggle for cultural survival is not a new challenge for the Aymara peoples; however, the perpetual fight against ...

This is a 5 page paper reviewing Mark Burkholder’s text “Politics of a Colonial Career: Jose Baquijano and the Audiencia of Lima”. This is a text which richly details the career of Baquijano during the reforms of the late 18th century in the Americas. The text is well researched and referenced and provides a good ...

12 pages. Hugo Chavez went from a failed military coup to prison to the Presidency. His approach to the presidency was to ensure the equality and prosperity for all Venezuelans; this has led to a military coup supported by the United States. The interesting and tumultuous years of his reign are covered in ...

9 pages in length. A collection of personal essays in Judy Yung's Unbound Voices and an account of civil rights issues in Vicki L. Ruiz's From Out of the Shadows effectively illustrates how each author is quite successful at telling tales of cultural struggle, immigration, racism & discrimination and the inherent commitment that accompanies ...

A 5 page paper which presents the scenario that there are starving peasants in a Latin American country. The paper examines the position of a legislator that wishes to help the peasants through passage of a bill. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the factors which leads Mexican Americans to cross the border as either documented or undocumented immigrants. This paper points out that although Mexicans are often in pursuit of a better lifestyle, that dream quickly fades in the face of the realities of the flawed American Dream. Bibliography lists ...

A 60 page comprehensive paper about the economic crises in Mexico. Historically, Mexico has experienced an economy that is either boom or bust. In the last three decades, for instance, there have been periods of significant growth only to be interrupted by five different economic collapses. The last collapse of the macroeconomy was 1994-1995. This ...

5 pages. The coffee and banana crops are very important to Costa Rica's economy. This paper gives a detailed look at these two important products from Costa Rica, their current importance in the area economy, and how the success or failure of these crops can affect the people of Costa Rica. Further ...