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The last few weeks in this course have demonstrated the extremities of violent activity and oppression in Latin America. As I discussed in last weeks topic and illustrated by Rita in the video, the power of the vote is extremely important, especially in a region such as Latin America where politics are unpredictable. (I doubt […] read full post >>

The last few weeks in this course have demonstrated the extremities of violent activity and oppression in Latin America. As I discussed in last weeks topic and illustrated by Rita in the video, the power of the vote is extremely important, especially in a region such as Latin America where politics are unpredictable. (I doubt […] read full post >>

The last topic of this course is about the current and future of Latin America. In comparison with a few hundreds Latin America has come a long way towards modernity. For instance, the situation of human rights, politics, economy and so on. However, despite these improvements there is still a long way for Latin Americans […] read full post >>

The most interesting points for me about this week’s material were the dictatorship and the movement called “Mothers of the Disappeared” that was discussed in the video with Rita De Grandis. As we saw in the video, the dictatorship lasted from 1976 to 1983. All dictator governments would like to eliminate anyone who they consider as […] read full post >>

The most interesting points for me about this week’s material were the dictatorship and the movement called “Mothers of the Disappeared” that was discussed in the video with Rita De Grandis. As we saw in the video, the dictatorship lasted from 1976 to 1983. All dictator governments would like to eliminate anyone who they consider as […] read full post >>

This week, we learned about the uncertain future of many Latin American countries, and their transition. Personally, I didn’t find this weeks material overly interesting. I believe it is due to the fact that we are reaching an increasingly modern Latin America as the semester progresses and I’m learning about the more recent traumas experienced […] read full post >>

This week, we learned about the uncertain future of many Latin American countries, and their transition. Personally, I didn’t find this weeks material overly interesting. I believe it is due to the fact that we are reaching an increasingly modern Latin America as the semester progresses and I’m learning about the more recent traumas experienced […] read full post >>

Undeniably, Latin American governments have historically been corrupt, populist, and society has been very unequal. The states themselves have been traditionally been very weak. Latin American states have not been able enforce laws and ensure obedience. They have struggled with functions like collecting taxes, which western democracies take for granted. Weak governments in Latin America … Continue reading Week 12- Speaking Truth to Power read full post >>

I found the notion of “weakness” of Latin American states to be really interesting “no Latin American state had the capacity to effectively dominate all its opponents”. It seems like it actually benefited the poor somehow because they could renegotiate and have some influence over matters like taxes and laws. But the Argentine state was … Continue reading Week 12 read full post >>

I was unfamiliar with the term “dirty war” before this week’s readings. But it does make sense that if there are vague terms, a lack of cohesion, and if the enemy is within your own nation, that the only way … Continue reading → read full post >>