Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

Democratization: Brazil and Chile
A 6 page paper which discusses the process of democratization in Brazil and Chile. The topic illustrates how democratic governments earlier in the previous century have affected democratization during the 1980's and the 1990's. Bibliography lists...
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Democratic Government for Cuba
A 6 page research paper that starts from the premise that Castro is dead and that Cuba is switching to a democratic form of government. The writer contrasts and compares the parliamentary system of democratic government vs. the US system and...
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The Causes of Revolution; Mexico and Cuba
This 5 page paper considers the role of nationalism in the revolutions in Mexico and Cuba. The paper examines whether nationalism can be cited as the cause of these revolutions of just as an outcome, or if there are other factors such as poverty...
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Justice in Colombia
This 6 page paper examines the way the justice system in Colombia has evolved and how the court systems works. The paper considers the requirements of the Colombian constitution, and then looks at the problems of the system, and uses a case study to...
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Policing In Ecuador
This 7 page paper provides a generalized history of policing in Ecuador and in the United States, concluding with a review of a study done on community policing systems in the United States and a recommendation for Ecuador's emulation. ...
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Role of Women in Colonial Peru
A 3 page summation and analysis of Luis Martin's book, Daughters of the Conquistadores, which is a fascinating account of the lives of women during the Spanish colonial period in Peru and the cultural forces that shaped their lives. No additional...
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Women in Chile
This 5 page paper looks at the position of women in the workplace in Chile. The paper considers how and why it is changing and the way that the change is taking place. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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The Cuban Revolution
This 8 page paper analyzes the events and outcome of the Cuban Revolution. Discussed are achievements of the revolution and why there is so much disagreement on Castro's Cuba today. Several viewpoints are noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Capitalism and Class in Latin America
A 5 page research paper that examines the history of capitalism in several Latin American countries in the way it relates to a social context. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Arthur Schlesinger Jr. and Hyphenated Americans
A 5 page paper which addresses Arthur Schlesinger Jr.'s remarks concerning hyphenated Americans. The paper presents the argument that Richard Rodriguez may have presented based on his book "Days of Obligation: An Argument with My Mexican Father."...
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Effects Of Free Trade On Mexico :
A 5 page paper that explores the effects of free trade on Mexico. The first few years were devastating: an assassination of a political candidate, devaluing of the peso, stock market crash and other events that hurt the economy. A drought then added...
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Monetary Policy in Argentina 1960
This 14 page paper consider the monetary policy followed during this time by the governments of Argentina. Dividing the paper into three sections, 1960
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Historical Events: Mexico 1800s and 1900s
A 5 page paper which discusses some of the major historical events of the 1800s and the 1900s which occurred in Mexico. The events discussed are those that served to greatly shape Mexico today. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Treatment of Indians by Spanish Explorers
This 4 page paper looks at this subject through the eyes of two authors who lived during the time. The treatment of the indians by Spanish explorers is a focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Dutch Settlement of St. Martin and St. Eustatius
A 5 page research paper that relates the early settlement of two islands in the Caribbean, St. Martin and St. Eustatius by the Dutch. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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