Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

The Influence of NAFTA in the Zapista Movement
15 pages in length. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) started on January 1, 1994. On this day the people of Chiapas Mexico had planned to celebrate its beginning. When they awoke that morning, however, "two thousand indigenous...
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"Massacre in Mexico"
A 5 page paper which discusses the book "Massacre in Mexico by Elena Poniatowska. The focus of the paper centers on the fact that Poniatowska presents numerous first hand accounts of the massacre, from both sides, and essentially leaves the...
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Cultural Relations Between Brazil and the U.S.
This 7 page report discusses a number of the issues that exist in the context of gultureal relations between the United States and Brazil. Culture is an intrinsic part of the life and awareness -- conscious and unconscious -- of individuals,...
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Hispanic Population of the United States
An 8 page paper which discusses many of the conditions of the Hispanic population in the United States today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Underpinnings of the Mexican Revolution
A 10 page paper discussing the issues of class and race that led to Mexico's independence from Spain. It appears that the only lasting change resulting from the revolution was that Mexico did gain its independence from Spain. Class and race...
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John Ross/ "Tonatiuh's People"
A 5 page analysis of John Ross's novel of Mexican politics, which exposes the corruption and fraud inherent in that system. No additional sources cited.
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The Story of Brazil
The Story of Brazil: This 25 page report discusses the history of Brazil from its days as a colony of Portugal to independence, industrialization, and the modern Brazil. Particular attention is paid to economic development relating to land...
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Transition to Democracy in Latin America
A 15 page research paper that examines how the history and emergence of democracy in Latin America has served to keep that institution characterized, generally, as being "fragile" and still in a transitory state. The writer examines why democracy is...
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Latin American Economic History
The history of Latin America includes a number of similar occurrences among the different countries. The Spanish conquest and subsequent colonialization is one, the eventual independence of each is another and the tumultuous political...
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The Spanish Conquest Of Peru
The history of Peru certainly didn't begin with the Spanish invasion. Before the soldiers from Spain came in search of gold, land and the glory of God, there was a large and prosperous indigenous population known as the Inca. This 5 page...
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Memoirs of Bernardo Vega
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...
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Latin America: Lessons From History, Direction for the Future
An 11 page overview of the political and economic concerns which have faced Latin America and the viable solutions to those problems. Briefly presents the Barbados, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil as an example of country which are continually struggling...
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The Caribbean and the Middle East: Similarities and Contrasts
A 5 page comparison of the Middle East and the Caribbean. Compares political systems, the use of resources, relations with the rest of the world, and other characteristics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Creation of a Bipolar Mexico as a Result of NAFTA Membership
This 14 page paper looks at the effect NAFTA has had on Mexico, arguing it has created a bipolar nation with the north and the south divided by economic factors which have resulted in different industries, social cultures, social facilities,...
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The Theory and Practice of the Third Cinema
This 11 page paper considers the theory and practice of the Third Cinema and the relationship to the documentary mode. This paper introduces the Third Cinema and then provides this as a basis from which to relate the process of documentary film...
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