The oil stoppage cost Venezuela nearly 9 billion dollars, which was 9 percent of its annual GDP rate. The economy contracted by 8.9 percent in 2002 and 9.4 percent in 2003. After this however the Venezuelan economy began to grow at an exponentially high rate. Their main product, oil, rose to nearly fifty dollars per barrel and continued to rise until its peak in 2008 of one hundred and forty dollars per barrel. Chavez, until his death continued to maintain a hold on the economy and its trade practices. He contends that the poorest of Venezuelans cannot wait until the economy can oversee its dependence on oil and that these government programs and support are vital for the Venezuelan population. Other country that follows suit with Chavez and Venezuela is Bolivia. Bolivia is lead by President Evo Morales. Morales, similar to Chavez believes in a neo-liberal trade market where the government is highly in control. Similar to Venezuela and how Chavez took control of the oil market, Mendes did the same but with the natural gas market. Both countries implement this style to better serve the poorest of people and allow for equality in the trade market. Not an open free trade market. .
Socially for Venezuela, Hugo Chavez has been difficult at times but has impacted his people in a positive light. The United States has always viewed Chavez and his government as an extremist that needs to be removed from power, but for his country he does well by his people. Chavez and the PSUV have lowered poverty rates, lowered unemployment rate, and increased the human development index. To maintain his favoritism towards the people Chavez also uses the state radio and TV broadcasting as partisan tools to help him maintain favor. Chavez has also been key in many improvements to healthcare, literacy, nutrition, and education. These improvements have also allowed Venezuela to meet some of the poverty reduction targets that were set at the U.
Twenty million Latin American children died before the age of one. ... During the "Boom," widespread interest in Latin American novels grew. ... The second conflict that emerged pitted nature vs. urban progress. ... The Europeans and Americans looked down on Latin America as a third world country. Latin Americans perceived the American investors as capitalistic, self-absorbed and a threat to South American independence. ...
Latin America After world War II until the 1980's, many Latin American leaders installed reforms to deal with new demanding issues in their country. ... This cold war rivalry, would soon emerge into a contest to obtain allies. ... The concentration of aid to Europe was a immense concern to the countries of Latin America. Latin America countries wanted the U.S. to stress economic development in the post war era. ... This was due to the lack of attention, financially and politically the U.S. displayed to Latin America. ...
The causes for the independence movements throughout Latin America during the colonial period were both varied and centralized around specific ideas. For some Latin American Countries, colonial rule was tolerated because the mistreatment of the population was eventually being attributed to an emerging class status system of mixed races of Indian and African slaves and the Spanish. For the other Latin American countries Spain's influence and presence was not welcomed at all. ... The road to the Latin American Revolutions of the 19th century was also varied regionally. ... Some colonists c...
The causes for the independence movements throughout Latin America during the colonial period were both varied and centralized around specific ideas. For some Latin American Countries, colonial rule was tolerated because the mistreatment of the population was eventually being attributed to an emerging class status system of mixed races of Indian and African slaves and the Spanish. For the other Latin American countries Spain's influence and presence was not welcomed at all. ... The road to the Latin American Revolutions of the 19th century was also varied regionally. ... Some colonists c...
The church had a dual role in Latin America. ... From an early point in the history of Latin America, the regions have enjoyed a certain level of autonomy. ... As stated earlier, the Latin American economies were based on mining and agriculture. ... The great depression, for example, affected Latin America hardest of all; Chile lost 80 % of its export income. ... During the nineteenth century, many Latin American countries gained their independence. ...
Both, American and Latin American entertainment corporations depict Latin women as sexual objects, used solely for the purpose of increase in show ratings and public entertainment. ... Vergara is a natural blond, but was introduced to the American audience as a brunette. ... It is frustrating to witness the discrimination in the entertainment industry, because American audiences that do not have exposure to Latin cultures, and believe that Latinos only look and act the way they are perceived on television. ... When she announces she, "loves," playing stereotypical roles because of ...
In the 1950's, the Truman administration backed up the Monroe Doctrine in President Truman's statement; "In Latin America we seek first and foremost an orderly political and economic development which will make the Latin American nations resistant to the internal growth of communism and Soviet political warfare". This demonstrates the paranoia of the US Government, to any possible communist influence in Latin America. ... In the early 1960's, a figure emerged in Chilean politics, which began to worry the USA. Salvador Allende was the leader of a left-wing coalition party. ....
America came out of the Spanish-American War as a major naval power. ... After achieving power of the Philippines the United States became an "Asian Power", and they hoped to take advantage of this trading empire emerging in China, however china was becoming fed up. ... A secret society, known as the Fists of Righteous Harmony began to emerge in China, the empress of China at the time used these members, referred to as boxers, to her advantage, to destroy any and all foreigners. ... Roosevelt extended the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 and declared that the United States would not allow any non-Ameri...