Essays and Research Papers on Latin-American

A 5 page overview of the lives and circumstances of five members of a poor Mexican family in Mexico City in the 1960s. Plagued by poverty, the challenges of living in the corrupt and unpredictable environment of one of the world’s largest cities, and just the incredibly fragile relations which occur within a typical ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the country and a look at the business environment. Several issues are raised including scandals to erupt from the region. The economic stability of Costa Rica is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page overview of the many environmental constraints which affect Cuban business development and management. Emphasizes that the political constraints in Cuba have been by far the most important deterrents to business growth and development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper focuses attention on a hypothetical case where a German company wants to open its doors in Mexico. Attention is paid to human rights issues particularly in light of the Han Young uprising. Many specifics are included such as changing accounting rules in the nation and the Maquiladora program is discussed ...

A 7 page paper. The paper is a "country brief" for vice-president of a hypothetical company that sells security systems. The VP is on the way over to close a deal and wants information regarding the country. This essay offers that brief and emphasizes the political upheavals of the last decade and the current ...

A 7 page paper. The paper is a "country brief" for vice-president of a hypothetical company that sells security systems. The VP is on the way over to close a deal and wants information regarding the country. This essay offers that brief and emphasizes the political upheavals of the last decade and the current ...

This 5-page paper focuses on Venezeulan membership in MERCOSUR, and how it might impact a Venezuelan business.

This 6 page report discusses the social hierarchies -- gender, ethnicity, class -- of colonial Latin America. The social histories of nations throughout Latin America provide important insights on the intricate nature of political and cultural groups of a colonial society. As a result, those insights contribute substantially to the reexamination of relationships of power and popular culture in colonial Latin America ...

A 6 page research paper that examines 3 issues in Latin American society in 3 two-page discussions. The topics covered are: the role of women in Latin America & Economic impact of that role; the role of Catholic Church in history & inroads made by other religions; and the role of indigenous people & their ...

This 15 page paper traces the history of Latin American cuisine from precontact to modern agricultural. The author emphasizes the importance politics have played in changing the food choices via import verses export and large scale agricultural verses small family plots. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the country and a look at the business environment. Several issues are raised including scandals to erupt from the region. The economic stability of Costa Rica is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

10 pages. This paper will focus on the Costa Rican constitution, its political practices and government in general. The organization of the government as well as the current state of the civil rights and liberties will be compared in general with that of the United States. The political cultures and values will be explored by showing how various ...

An 8 page paper discussing changes occurring in banana culture during the decade of the 1990s. Costa Rica's experience with altering its banana production process illustrates that environmental concerns need not be limited only to fully developed nations. A much better path is that of preventing environmental destruction and depletion, particularly in nations largely dependent ...

This 5 page paper follows the scandal which began in 1994 when the state owned Banco Anglo Costarricense collapsed. Reasons for the fiasco are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper presents a comparison between the United States and Costa Rican political and economic situation in 1988. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page overview of the many environmental constraints which affect Cuban business development and management. Emphasizes that the political constraints in Cuba have been by far the most important deterrents to business growth and development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages. This extremely interesting religion was founded originally in Africa and is a mysterious mixture of voodoo, Catholicism and many other types of beliefs that are still in effect today. In fact, Santeria is making a comeback and many people find they want to adopt this unique and fascinating religious conviction. ...

6 pages in length. The author discusses the book "Cuba, the Pearl of the Caribbean", by Andrew Coe. Emphasis is on the history, culture, and aesthetic beauties of this Caribbean island. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page research paper on how the history of these two nations has intertwined with the U.S. frequently playing a vital role in the Cuban government. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Cuba's history, with a focus on its formation shortly after independence. Several issues are discussed. The race issue is illuminated. Most of the positions draws on information from a book by Aline Helg. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 35 page paper gives an in depth analysis of the ancient Mayan religions, deities, culture, and current practices. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page report gives a very brief overview of Guatemala - history, population, and government. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the probable role that the C.I.A. played in causing the downfall of Guatemalan President Arbenz during the 1950's. The writer explores Guatemalan political history and the controversy that surrounded Arbenz's presidency. 7 sources are cited.

The book, Rigoberta Menchu And The Story Of All Poor Guatemalans, was written by David Stoll, a Stanford anthropology student who has been studying the political plight of the Guatemalan people for more than a decade. This 5 page paper provides an overview of some of the existing debates about the accuracy of Stoll's perspective. ...

One word comes to mind when first reading the testimonial of Roberta Menchu and then seeing and reading the criticisms of her words: fear. This 10 page paper explores the concepts of human rights and justice from the perspective provided in the book, I, Rigoberta Menchu, An Indian Woman In Guatemala. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of the lives and circumstances of five members of a poor Mexican family in Mexico City in the 1960s. Plagued by poverty, the challenges of living in the corrupt and unpredictable environment of one of the world’s largest cities, and just the incredibly fragile relations which occur within a typical ...

This 11 page paper focuses attention on a hypothetical case where a German company wants to open its doors in Mexico. Attention is paid to human rights issues particularly in light of the Han Young uprising. Many specifics are included such as changing accounting rules in the nation and the Maquiladora program is discussed ...

This 10 page paper examines the business climate in Mexico. A case study, submitted by a student, is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Technology and Demographics: A 9 page paper discussing the demography, technology and infrastructure of Singapore and Mexico. In terms of demographics, technology and infrastructure, Singapore is acceptable on all points and in all areas. Mexico can be acceptable for Riordan's purposes as well, but the company will need to assess the conditions ...

This 8 page paper provides a variety of sections to disseminate information about the culture of Mexico. NAFTA is discussed as well as The Maquiladoras. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page research paper that addresses David Carrasco's book Religions of Mesoamerica. The writer looks at how the author describes and uses the framework of worldmaking, worldcentering and worldrenewing to explain Mesoamerican religious practice. No additional sources cited.

This 35 page paper gives an in depth analysis of the ancient Mayan religions, deities, culture, and current practices. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

The ancient civilizations of Meso America are of utmost interest to modern students of archeology, history and, or, the behavioral sciences. This 6 page essay explores the similarities and differences between these cultures in art, religion, agriculture and organization.

A 6 page discussion of the book by Edmund Gordon. Provides a brief history of Nicaragua and examines the downfall of the Sandinista regime. Discusses the role of blacks in Nicaraguan history. Concludes that although blacks were very much a part of modernizing Nicaragua from a structural point but they had little ...

10 pages on the population, economy, and political problems in the history of modern El Salvador. Plenty of statistical data is provided and cited. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

The ancient civilizations of Meso America are of utmost interest to modern students of archeology, history and, or, the behavioral sciences. This 6 page essay explores the similarities and differences between these cultures in art, religion, agriculture and organization.

A 6 page analysis of "Memoirs of Bernardo Vega: A contribution to the history of the Puerto Rican Community in New York." This work offers a comprehensive overview of Puerto Rican experience in New York City. The writer specifically addresses issues having to do with racism and prejudice. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper that discusses this essay. A doll seems like an unlikely candidate for controversy. Yet, yet Frances Negron-Muntaner, in her essay "Barbie's Hair," describes how controversy immediately arose when the Mattel Toy Company released a Puerto Rican version of their famous Barbie doll in 1997. Communities, both in Puerto Rico and the ...

( 5 pp) The mild tropical climate of Puerto Rico cloaks some of the tensions that are building on this island nation. Puerto Rico remained under Spanish rule until 1898, when , as a result of the Spanish-American War, the island was ceded to the United States in 1917. Puerto Rico remains a U.S. ...

A 5 page paper that discusses how Puerto Rico is an iconoclastic synthesis of two governments--the imposed U.S. government and the remnants of the Spanish commonwealth that were in effect at the time the U.S. assumed control of the island in 1898. The paper explores these issues in light of legislative and judiciary ...

A 5 page paper discussing the weather phenomenon known as 'El Nino.' The paper outlines what causes it to happen and its far-reaching impact. Bibliography lists six sources.

In 5 pages the author discusses the scientific topic of the weather phenomenon known as El Nino as discussed in 5 articles dated in 1998, with a comparison made of the views. 'Weather anomaly has its darker side. The weather phenomenon of El Nino has caused much concern all over the world. Predictions ...

A 10 page paper that considers the elements that have led to Argentina's pursuit of democracy and focuses on recent political situtions in that country. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the coup that occurred in Chile in the autumn of 1973. Victor Jara was a popular singer who was tortured and murdered along with thousands of other innocents. This paper gives an overview of the events leading to his death and the death of thousands of other artists, ...

This 3 page paper considers the events surrounding the arrest of ex-Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and the request by the Spanish government for extradition as it can be explained through the application of particular paradigms, including formal legalism and dependency theory. No bibliography.

A 5 page overview of the lives and circumstances of five members of a poor Mexican family in Mexico City in the 1960s. Plagued by poverty, the challenges of living in the corrupt and unpredictable environment of one of the world’s largest cities, and just the incredibly fragile relations which occur within a typical ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the country and a look at the business environment. Several issues are raised including scandals to erupt from the region. The economic stability of Costa Rica is discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 9 page overview of the many environmental constraints which affect Cuban business development and management. Emphasizes that the political constraints in Cuba have been by far the most important deterrents to business growth and development. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 11 page paper focuses attention on a hypothetical case where a German company wants to open its doors in Mexico. Attention is paid to human rights issues particularly in light of the Han Young uprising. Many specifics are included such as changing accounting rules in the nation and the Maquiladora program is discussed ...

A 7 page paper. The paper is a "country brief" for vice-president of a hypothetical company that sells security systems. The VP is on the way over to close a deal and wants information regarding the country. This essay offers that brief and emphasizes the political upheavals of the last decade and the current ...