Latin America

Nationalism is a form of patriotism based upon the identification of a group of individuals with a nation. In the 1800’s, nationalism was common throughout Latin America. In the early 1800s, nationalism was associated with positive ideas like freedom from foreign control. As time progressed, in the late 1800s, new wealth came to Latin America…

Upon their arrival in Latin America, the Europeans were unaware of the magnitude of their actions. Historical records now demonstrate that they caused long-lasting devastation to the indigenous people of this region. After 1492, the Europeans gained control over a significant part of South America and imposed their foreign culture on the pre-existing civilizations. These…

The Rise of Bureaucratic Authoritarianism in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil and Chile Economic Crisis The populist policies with which the Latin American countries of Argentina, Chile and Brazil had been experimenting during the decades leading up to the 1960’s held apparent benefits for the robust working class population that they contained (O’Donnell). While the working…

Overview             Below is an overview of Latin America’s Pentecostal history and politics, one of the regions included in a global survey released in October 2006 on Pentecostal and charismatic Christians.             In the recent years, a significant part of religious and political landscape of Latin America has been Pentecostalism. The region has seen a…

I elected this subject because I believed it was crucial to emphasize the recent accomplishments of Latino baseball players, demonstrating how minority groups can thrive in America. Through the field of baseball, Latino athletes have gained fame and wealth, something that was previously unimaginable without Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball has provided Latin Americans…