Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

5 pages in length. Nicaragua maintained one of the most powerful economies of Central America until the late 1970s, even in the face of an oppressive authoritarianism that had been in existence since the first half of the century. The year 1979 marked the point in time when the Sandinistas took over, bringing ...

A 7 page observation that the number of people infected with Auto Immune Deficiency Disorder (AIDS)/HIV varies tremendously between the more technologically developed regions of the world and the less developed regions. In developing countries these fatal conditions are seldom treated at the same level as they are in more developed countries. Bibliography ...

This 4 page paper examines the homeless problem in Mexico, what has been done thus far and what can be don to help the people. There is a focus on homeless children and adolescents. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 22 page paper discusses communism in Mexico, including its history, development of various political parties, and in particular the decade 1930-1940, during which time Mexico nationalized its oil industry and agricultural workers went on a massive strike. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the impact of "megastores" and "hypermarkets" on markets in Latin America and some of the issues surrounding these giants. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the country of Mexico as a global player. NAFTA is discussed and the nation's economic problems are duly noted. Some statistics are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines an essay on an aspect of Latino culture. In 1997, Warner Music produced an album, the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC), which won a Grammy in 1998 and ultimately become one of the best-selling albums of all time--worldwide. Subsequently, in 1999, a documentary, by the same name, was produced ...

A 5 page book review that examines Victors and Vanquished by historian Stuart B. Schwartz, which features historical documents that present both sides of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, the observations of Spaniards, but also the observations of Nahua (Aztec) witnesses as recorded by Fray Bernardino de Sahagun in the Florentine Codex. This discourse ...

This 5 page paper examines the two revolutions and how they are alike and how they are different. Attention is paid to political ideology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the linguistic, political, social, economic, religious, and familial conventions of Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Columbians. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the Reconquista and some of the great Spanish explorers of the 15th and 16h centuries. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page emphasis on the importance of self sufficiency in Haiti. The author suggests numerous approaches to insuring food and water resources for this least developed country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the use of language in Esteban Echeverria’s “The Slaughter House,” which portrays the political situation in Argentina under the rule of Manuel de Rosas, a “Federalist war hero” (Webb). In describing the effect of Rosas’ rule, Echeverria creates an extended metaphor, a Slaughter House, located “’in the southern part ...

A 3 page paper which examines “Jamaica’s Michael Manley: The Great Transformation (1972-92)” by David Panton and Rex Nettleford. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page research paper that answers ten questions concerning scholarship on Aztec civilization and culture. The writer draws on the scholarship of Miguel Leon-Portilla and James Maffie. Topics addressed primarily concern Aztec metaphysical philosophy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines Aztec influence on various Mexican and Mexican-American artists. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper answers several questions posed about El Salvador. Much about the turmoil in the region is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the way in which gender impacts politics; women in Latin politics in the recent past, and the situation today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 3 page paper which offers an overview of the Mexican-American War. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses various reasons why it is better to live in the US than Mexico. The writer argues that this is true due to the guarantee of freedom under the Constitution, human rights concerns, financial advantages and educational advantages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the end of the life and the influence of the dictator of Chile, Augusto Pinochet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines Hugo Chavez and Latin America’s relationship with the United States. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the current status of development of the resort of Cancun, as well as its attractions, types of transportation, restaurants and accommodations. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 25 page paper discusses Bahamian immigration policy, and finds that it is neither fair nor "transparent," but instead appears to be unfairly applied in some cases. Further, because of The Bahamas as a location for offshore banking, it attracts wealthy people who appear able to "jump the line" for residency. In addition, companies complain ...

A 3 page paper which examines how Mexico is affected by the factories and industry in the nation due to the involvement of the United States and international business. Bibliography lists 3 sources.