Essays and Research Papers on Issues in Latin-America

A 3 page essay that examines the moral lesson inherent in chapter 23 of Yann Martel's Life of Pi, which relates to Pi being a practicing Christian, Muslim and Hindu. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper discusses demographic data about four Hispanic groups in the U.S.: Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, El Salvadorans and Cubans. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper explores caló or the curious blend of Spanish, English, and slang that is more commonly referred to as “pachuquismo” or “pachuco”. Bibliography lists twenty sources.

This 11 page paper describes the revolutions that swept through Spanish America during the period 1808-1826 and their effects on the Spanish monarchy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines attitudes about immigration and illegal immigration. The paper focuses on the book Coyotes by Ted Conover. There are no additional sources.

This 3 page paper is a review of the book by Ingrid Betancourt, a Colombian woman who was running for the presidency of the country but was captured by a guerilla organization and held captive for six and one half years. Not additional sources are listed.

A 3 page paper which examines the conditions that led to feelings of helplessness and desperation in Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia during the 1990s. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the reasons why poverty persists in Latin America, despite some growing economies. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Many plastic surgeons dedicate their time and resources to children in developing countries with facial deformities caused by cleft lips and cleft palates. In some countries the stigma is so great that clefts can endanger a child's life. This 7 page expository paper asks for even greaer commitment to saving lives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), its tenets, and the organization's guerrilla actions in Colombia. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines various Hispanic groups within the United States. Those groups are Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans and Central and South Americans. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 33 page paper that provides an overview of stabilization in Colombia. Emphasis is placed on how the legal and economic policies of Uribe and Santos have increased stability in the country. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines Chile during Pinochet’s rule. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the types of social protests that are currently underway in this country. Particular attention is given to the homeless protests and the protests against abortion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper provides statistics and an analysis. State and national statistics are also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper explores the many problems emergency relief personnel encountered after the January 12 2010 Haitian earthquake. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page research paper reports on US political, economic, and environmental influence in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, focusing primarily on the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that argues that elections in Jamaica are fair and just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that offers a comprehensive overview of the Bahamas, describing its population, economy, environmental issues, cultural practices, etc. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and her use of the five principles of leadership described by Kouzes and Posner. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the 1929 market crash and subsequent depression on the economy, politics and society of Peru. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares the documentary film "Maid in America" and an ethnographic study conducted by Gonzalez-Lopez, Erotic Journeys. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses Fidel Castro’s influence on the politics of Latin America. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines U.S. policies in regard to Columbia and other nations in the region. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to some aspects of the Colombian culture. The writer explains Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture and reports and comments on Colombia's score on each dimension. Bibliography lists 3 sources.