I can’t believe how fast this month has passed! It feels like only last week we were being introduced to the complex dynamics of Latin America, and now we’re finishing up our final projects. I hope everyone’s doing well in these busy last weeks. As I expected, this week’s lecture and readings culminate with uncertainty, […]
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Last week we discussed about who gained indepenedence and where. The reading this week solidified the fact that the revolution(s) only benefitted those who already had power. As outlined in the reading this week, the people, typically those who were poorer or of lower social standing, were unable to turn to the new governments for … Continue reading “Week Five”
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