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Week 12: Speaking Truth to Power
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Much like last week, this week’s chapter has also not failed to shock me with the thought of how recent these events occurred, however, this week’s shock was far greater. ‘Speaking Truth to Power’ focused on how the truth, perpetuated by the increased use of social media, and increased accessibility to news worldwide through technology, …
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Much like last week, this week’s chapter has also not failed to shock me with the thought of how recent these events occurred, however, this week’s shock was far greater. ‘Speaking Truth to Power’ focused on how the truth, perpetuated by the increased use of social media, and increased accessibility to news worldwide through technology, …
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Today when we bring up the idea of Latin America, it is almost always associated to immigrates and drugs. The drug war is not a stereotype of Latin America, but after watching the lecture videos I realised that it is in fact a part of life, it has happened, it happens even today, and may even continue to happen in future. The military, businesses and people are all trying to extract as much money as they can- and thus causing corruption. Coming from a highly corrupt country Kenya, I know that changing the foundation of this and trying to put an end to drug cartels is extremely difficult and will probably take a while for such measures to be implemented.
The War on Drugs is my favourite video so far! It showed us how drugs are brought into countries and the extent through which people will go through just to bring in these drug- like hiding it in coffee bags, or having people swallow and eat packets of cocaine. Infamous people like Pablo Escobar had been depicted in the video for being the most powerful man in Latin America when he had been trafficking cocaine. It was really shocking to see how powerful this man really was.
The Madres de la Plaza de Mayo really spoke to me and evoked so much sympathy. It had been disheartening to read about this group of mothers that lost their children.
The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo is an association of Argentine mothers whose children "disappeared" during the dictatorship. This era represents families being torn apart and several human rights atrocities that had been carried out by the corrupt military. They had their children “taken” from them with no explanations.
During this “Dirty War” in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, the military government did more than just kidnap children but they went to extents of torturing people and anyone that they saw as submissive in the military they would expel them. It was truly sad to read about this- and I can only imagine how many families had to suffer as they watched their loved ones being taken from them one by one and not receiving clarifications as to what happened to them. It seemed like everyday life was a struggle in Latin America and just being able to survive seemed like a mission on it’s own.
My question for this week was: Do you think the drug cartels was beneficial in some way for Latin America?
My question for this week was: Do you think the drug cartels was beneficial in some way for Latin America?
Week 12 – Speaking truth to Power
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I just can’t get out of my head the first day of class and how when trying to describe Latin America most of the descriptions were related to either violence or drugs. I know i have mentioned this before but its a matter that truly worries me as it is a reality… Dawson’s chapter tells … Sigue leyendo Week 12 – Speaking truth to Power read full post >>
Week 12 Response
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This week, we read about the emergence of Human Rights groups in Latin America, and the reaction of governments and government officials. I found the reading a bit difficult to take in. It focused on quite a horrific subject matter, and it really touched me. I am very grateful to have read about this topic, […] read full post >>
Speaking Truth to Power
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This week we see a shift in the violence experienced in the region, from being state perpetrated to other more marginal groups. The disappearance of people in the internal conflicts of several countries was a common feature, even to the most recent event in Colombia. It is interesting to see that mothers are the first […] read full post >>
Week 12 Response
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This week, we read about the emergence of Human Rights groups in Latin America, and the reaction of governments and government officials. I found the reading a bit difficult to take in. It focused on quite a horrific subject matter, and it really touched me. I am very grateful to have read about this topic, […] read full post >>
Speaking Truth to Power
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This week we see a shift in the violence experienced in the region, from being state perpetrated to other more marginal groups. The disappearance of people in the internal conflicts of several countries was a common feature, even to the most recent event in Colombia. It is interesting to see that mothers are the first […] read full post >>
Week 12 – Speaking Truth to Power
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Once again, another chapter filled with violence, corruption and injustices. Of course, it is very interesting to learn about, but as I read this week’s readings, I can’t help but wonder why this violence is so deeply engrained in Latin America. We’ve learned a general sense of Latin America’s history and founding, and what happened […] read full post >>
Comment on Trauma of Peru by Kelly
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It is interesting to see how you have internalized this week's reading, and used it to reflect on your life and belief systems! Good for you for delving deep into the content of this course and reflecting deeply. I found myself re-examining some of my personal beliefs too. Specifically, how many people in my circle at UBC have a desire to stand with Indigenous groups within our country and ameliorate their socio-economic situation. Many of these same people hold Marxist beliefs too. I couldn't help but see parallels between the privileged, urban, educated university students of Sendero who conceptualized a revolution, and "recruited" Indigenous people for their fight, and some of my peers. I guess, though, the Sendero leaders saw Indigenous highlanders as dispensable bodies that they could use to achieve their revolution. I believe there is more humanity and respect than that among UBC students. read full post >>
