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"Victims of Alberto Fujimori's death squads unearthed in Peru" by Chrystelle BarbierIn this article Barbier talks about the horrors left behind by Fujimori's secret death squad. Colina Group was began by Fujimori to combat the Maoist Group, Sendero Lum... read full post >>

This chapter made me aware of the American-centeredness of Latin American politics. I wonder if there is so much focus put on the U.S.’s response to events in Latin America because they held a prominent role or because this text is written from a Canadian-American perspective. It was interesting reading about Raegan. I have always […] read full post >>

For this week’s reading, I would like to concentrate on what happened in Argentina. Before reading the text, I would think of Argentina as a country in love with soccer. Argentina has one of the best soccer teams in the world and often play for the World Cups. However, after reading about Madres de la […] read full post >>

This week’s reading was centered on the idea that Latin American States are seeing as not strong enough to maintain social order, collect taxes, or even maintain the normal level or political stability which is expected of them. In contrast, strong states are considered robust because they rely relatively little on violence and more on […] read full post >>

For this week’s reading, I would like to concentrate on what happened in Argentina. Before reading the text, I would think of Argentina as a country in love with soccer. Argentina has one of the best soccer teams in the world and often play for the World Cups. However, after reading about Madres de la […] read full post >>

This week’s reading was centered on the idea that Latin American States are seeing as not strong enough to maintain social order, collect taxes, or even maintain the normal level or political stability which is expected of them. In contrast, strong states are considered robust because they rely relatively little on violence and more on […] read full post >>

This weeks readings and video lecture was incredibly moving. It reminded me of how important ones voice is in society. In this class we started with the studies of early colonization and the very beginnings of Latin America including the oppression of the Latin Americans and now we are finishing with Latin Americans voicing their […] read full post >>

This weeks readings and video lecture was incredibly moving. It reminded me of how important ones voice is in society. In this class we started with the studies of early colonization and the very beginnings of Latin America including the oppression of the Latin Americans and now we are finishing with Latin Americans voicing their […] read full post >>

This week’s reading on the situation in Argentina highlights the power of the people. What started as a small gathering of people with a common grief turned into an impactful movement. The mothers of those who disappeared as a result of the Argentinian government discovered a way to bring attention to a largely ignored human […] read full post >>

Both this last week and this week’s readings and videos focus on the “terror” or “dirty war” period of Latin America. Whereas last week’s readings focused on the violence provoked by left-wing individuals, or guerrillas, this week’s readings and videos … Continue reading → read full post >>