Latin America / On the Road to Democracy
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A comprehensive, 18 page examination of socio-political trends in Latin America leading to Democracy. The writer looks at how the continent has finally begun to develop a positive image of the U.S., the significance of NAFTA as a partnership between the U.S. & Mexico, The Miami Summit of the Americas, and much more. The positive influences of several key Latin-American politicians and leaders are examined as well. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Latinde.wps

Latin America / On the Road to Democracy # 2
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A shorter, 9 page version of Latindem.wps, in which the writer discusses Latin America's newfound interest in Democracy, respect for the United States, participation in trade partnerships, and more. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Latindem.wps

Latin America / Women's Rights
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the current issues for women in Latin America. This paper considers the treatment of women and women's rights in Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Latinwmn.wps

Latin America Transformed/Gwynne & Kay, Eds.
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A 3 page books review of this text, edited by Robert N. Gweynne and Cristobal Kay. The editors address the fact that Latin American studies over the past several decades have been highly fragmented. Studies performed within the realm of various disciplines, i.e., economics, political science, etc., have alluded to a broader context only in passing, if at all. Therefore, the stated intention of the editors in compiling this text is to offer a holistic evaluation of the transformation of Latin American that characterizes the region's recent history. To accomplish this purpose, the editors adopt a "political economy approach," which "consciously tries to integrate political, economic, social and geographical phenomena" (Gweynne and Kay 3). Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khlatran.rtf

LATIN AMERICA’S ANSWER TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
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This 5 page paper discusses the attempts by Latin America to right its economy and enjoy the benefits of globalization. Examples of trial and error are given as well as predictions for the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MBlatin.rtf

Latin America/3 Issues
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A 6 page research paper that examines 3 issues in Latin American society in 3 two-page discussions. The topics covered are: the role of women in Latin America & Economic impact of that role; the role of Catholic Church in history & inroads made by other religions; and the role of indigenous people & their needs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: khla3is.rtf

Latin America: Economic Transitions After Colonialism
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An 8 page discussion of the economic structure of Latin America during and after colonialism. Notes the transitions countries had to go through after obtaining independence. Emphasizes that these countries still depend heavily on the export of largely raw products and the import of highly processed products, a potentially precarious economic situation. Provides specific examples of the economic transformations of Peru, Mexico and Brazil. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPlatEcn.wps

Latin America: Lessons From History, Direction for the Future
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An 11 page overview of the political and economic concerns which have faced Latin America and the viable solutions to those problems. Briefly presents the Barbados, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil as an example of country which are continually struggling with their problems and the solutions which are being implemented. Provides a detailed overview of CARICOM (the Caribbean Community and Common Market) and suggests that it presents one of the most viable solutions to the problems in the Caribbean in particular. Written from the perspective of an advisor to a new president of a fictional Caribbean country.
Filename: PPacerim.wps

Latin America: Development And Bureaucratic Authoritarianism
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the following two points: 1) Mexico and Argentina's developmental similarities and differences, and 2) the emergence of bureaucratic authoritarianism in Latin America as caused by the export boom. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCspnmx.wps