The Left in Latin America has always been a factor within the politics of each country. It has even led to the point of total control in different areas several countries such a Venezuela and Bolivia. Venezuela, led by Hugo Chavez from 1998 to 2012 has created many positives for his country while maintaining his leftist stance. The leftist stance creates and support social equality with government control. .
People of Latin America and in certain countries have lived below poverty for such a long time due to economic downturns and U.S. exploitation of goods. The idea of socialism; government controlled and regulated society has been viewed by people of the Latin American impoverished community in a somewhat positive light. Venezuela in its core traditions is a society formerly led by caudillos and many authoritarian regimes, thus making the shift in 1998 towards Hugo Chavez's leftist views and leadership reasonably easy. Hugo Chavez based his 1998 rise to power on Bolivarian principles. Chavez rose to power on necessity and promise of help for the people and their interest. He gained the lower class' trust by invoking the people against the "squalid ones ", whom Chavez blamed for exploiting the country's oil wealth. By in large though the people put Chavez in office because they were tired of the failed economic policies of former Presidents Perez and Caldera. Chavez and his new "fifth Republic " offered hope and firm direction for the people that simply wanted food and a stable economy. .
At first however Chavez was met with some opposition towards his economic policy. He also inherited a country and economy in turmoil, prices were in free fall, oil was being sucked away with little profit in return from the age of the aperture. Once elected Chavez was not very successful in his first few years. Between 2001 and 2003 He had to deal with a short-lived coup and a three-month oil stoppage.
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...
