Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

A 7 page overview of the tumultuous relationship that these countries have shared for the past few decades. The author notes that while the situation is improving somewhat, the U.S. continues to impose antiquated policy against Cuban relations. Bibliography lists 6 source.

A 5 page paper which examines the reasons behind the war between the United States and Mexico in 1847. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11-page paper discusses professor J. Michael Dash and his interests in Haiti. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper offers a brief overview of slavery in these two countries, including when slavery began in each country, why it was practiced and how and when it ended. Brazil, who imported ten times the number of slaves in the U.S. was also the last country to abolish slavery. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

This 5-page paper discusses the Asian and Hispanic communities in Texas, their histories and their impact on the Lone Star State. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines identity issues of Mexicans and the role played by this nineteenth century leader. The industrial revolution is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 16-page paper discusses the planned expansion of the Panama Canal, the reasons for it, and the effect the expansion might have on shipping, particularly with regard to China and the Port of New York. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses slavery in Minas Gerais, Brazil and the effect it had on the Brazilian economy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses dollarization in Latin America with specific attention on dollarization in Ecuador. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

This 14 page paper has three parts. The first is an overview and explanation of what dollarization is, including the three main categories of dollarization. The second part is an overview and explanation of what happened in Ecuador, politically and economically, that led to the adoption of official and full dollarization. The last part discusses ...

A 5 page contention that globalization too often comes with an increased propensity for violence. Definitions and examples from Latin America illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7-page paper provides an economic, social and cultural analysis of Colombia for background information on exports to this country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the legacy of the Mexican Californian ranchos as seen in Douglas Monroy's "Thrown Among Strangers." Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 3 page paper which summarizes the essay "How to Tame a Wild Tongue" by Gloria Anzaldua. No additional sources cited.

A 2.5 page paper which examines how successful the Cuban Revolution has been. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page research paper. The colonial period in Latin America encompasses roughly four hundred years. During that time the role and status of women evolved and changed, according to the economic and sociopolitical atmosphere of the era and the region. The following examination of the role of women in Latin America focuses on what ...

A 7 page paper which examines how and why the United States should lift the embargo on Cuba and allow travel and trade. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the supermarket industry in Latin America with an emphasis on Central America. In the early 1990s, supermarkets held only about a 10 to 20 percent market share of all retail food sales, today, they have more than a 50 percent market share. The essay identifies supermarket companies ...

A 6 page essay/research paper that, first of all, explains the real-life historical connection of this novel to the deaths of three sisters who were brutally murdered by the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic. Then, the writer discusses the structure of the novel and how Alvarez creates characterization by letting each sister narrate the ...

This 30 page paper examines art in Cuba. The paper supports the notion that art in Cuba is repressed, but it is still suggested that the repression is subtle. Castro's well known speech regarding the arts is noted. A look at Mariel artists shed some light of how life was in Cuba and how art ...

A 10 page paper which examines how the attacks of 9/11 affected Caribbean tourism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper talks about the theme of racism as expressed by the book. The concept of Ladino is discussed and characters are noted as examples of stereotypes or how they break them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper addressees the question that goes to what makes a state legitimate or illegitimate. A list of failed states are discussed and Haiti is chosen as an example to further address why certain states fail. Specific issues are explored in depth which are the lack of nationalism, Haiti's underdeveloped status and the ...

A 6 page exploration of the 1973 Chilean revolution and the 1797 Haiti revolution. The author emphasizes that while both of these revolutions, in the short term, accomplished their original rational or purpose but both failed in the long term to progressively better the conditions for the people that launched them. Bibliography lists 5 ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the lingering effects of civil war on El Salvador, which includes entrenched poverty and a continuing climate of violence. Bibliography lists 2 sources.