Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

A 12 page paper examining current conditions in Haiti and their historical context. Haiti exists as a symbol of shame for the world’s developed nations. Ravaged by European influences in times past, it now is being neglected literally to death by those who have the ability to help in meaningful ways. The ...

A 5 page discussion of the lure of "democratic fair dealing". The author contends that there were certain detrimental considerations associated with Harry Truman's vision regarding the capitalistic growth of our country. This so-called democratic fair dealing went hand in hand with certain detrimental impacts to tradition and culture. Americans were hit ...

A 5 page overview of American involvement in Central America. Although this involvement de-escalated after the end of the Cold War, our involvement in the Panama Affair was inescapable. The author atributes our victory in this affair to the management skills of President George Bush. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper reviews the book by DAvid Bushnell, Simon Bolivar, LIberation and Disappointment. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page research paper that outlines chapters 1-8 in Schlesinger and Kinzer's class text Bitter Fruit, The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala (1999). The writer briefly summarizes the high points from these eight chapters, outlining the American corporate involvement in the 1954 coup. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper that offers a chapter by chapter summary of the last seven chapters of Schlesinger and Kinzer's Bitter Fruit, The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala (1999). The writer summarizes chapters 9-15, detailing the important points of each one. (For a summation of the first 8 chapters, see khbitfr.rtf). No ...

This 8 page paper examines both the recent unrest in 2004 and the initial revolution that created the state in 1804. Haiti's constitution is examined. The recent struggles are discussed in the context of the world community. Economic theories are used to explain the problems for the nation. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

9 pages in length. Brazil's criminal justice system reflects a duality of cultural influence from early nineteenth century independence and slavery, a coupling that inevitably created a penal process that "intimately linked to the maintenance of slavery as the central feature of Brazilian society" (Aguirre, no date). Contemporary cultural influence upon Brazil's criminal ...

This 8 page paper outlines most of the pertinent issues involved in multicultural study of the Chicano heritage. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the strategies used by the U.S. border patrol in controlling illegal immigration from Mexico to California. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8 pages in length. National identity of any given state or country is that which defines its existence throughout the global community; while some live by the tenets of democracy, others adopt a considerably harsher approach through authoritarianism. Does this separation make a difference when examining the extent to which, for example, Mexico ...

This 4 page paper examines the problem of obesity in Latin America. The problem of obesity is examined in a general sense, but attention is paid to socioeconomic factors and heredity as well as culture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of 911 bombings in America on Latin America. Outline provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the reasons as to why this war has not been won. The idea that economic variables are implicit in the fight is highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the life and actions of Fidel Castro. The paper focuses somewhat on his ability to offer strength to his people. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the Mayan people of Guatemala. Various aspects of the culture are relayed inclusive of religion, food, and dress. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page research paper that defines various sociological terms, in regards to Caribbean experience and then discusses the significance of social stratification and ethnicity in the Caribbean and how this relates to society in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines practices, or rituals, associated with pilgrimages as seen in “The Hold Life Has: Coca and Cultural Identity in an Andean Community” by Catherine J. Allen. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper which examines the role and influence of the sacred mountain in Mesoamerican civilization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how the Mexica royal line and the rulers of Copan are all claiming to be the true descendents of the ancient Mesoamerican cultures. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page overview of the way the Spanish administered their colonial holdings in the so-called New World. The author details the subjugation and exploitation the Spanish attempted to exert on the indigenous inhabitants of their new holdings. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 15 page paper analyzes Derek Walcott's book, Omeros. Analyzed for theme, symbolism, irony, characterization, post colonial impact, and epic comparison to Homer's Illiad and Odyssey. Quots cited from texts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page research paper that compares and contrasts 2 texts on Latin American economics. The two texts profiled are Latin America at the Crossroads by H.J. Wiarda (1987) and Fast Forward, Latin America on the Edge of the 21st Century (1997). A through overview of each text is offered, and then the texts ...

This 11-page paper discusses the U.S. immigration policy as it pertained to Cuba between 1959 and 1980. In addition, topics discussed include the three "waves" of Cuban emigres, and how they were accepted both politically and socially in the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The first thing anyone will notice when observing the Bush White House and its Advisors is that it has color. Instead of talking about Affirmative Action, George W. Bush has included people of color on his actual consultant staff. Three names easily come to mind, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and Alberto Gonzales, the latter his ...