Latin-American Studies

Religion has evolved a lot in Jamaica since the colonial era. The British colonialists considered the slave population inferior to understand or even be introduced to Christianity. This way, the Church of England displayed its hypocrisy and this prompted the establishment of a neo-African religion enhanced by the influx of African slaves who introduced various religious beliefs and practices in Jamaica (Morris, 2006). These religions later became structured around the indigenous Myal and Obeah priests...

Born on May 24, 1925 in Aguilares (Texas, USA), Pedro Gonzalez is a renowned American actor who featured in many movies as early as 1950. He played several roles mostly in the Mexican comedies. In 1975, he was part of the film, Six Pack Annie. He also played a role in Down the Drain in 1989 and other television films (Hollywood para. 1). Among other films he has featured include Uphill All The Way in 1986, Lust in the Dust in 1984, Support Your Local Gunfighter in 1971, Chisum in 1970 and Hook...

It is widely noted that the United States has an embargo placed against Cuba. It meant that US companies may not trade with those of Cuba, plus any US citizen cannot travel to Cuba with the exception of special circumstances. The US Congress even fortifies the embargo with a bill that makes the embargo stronger and stricter, and imposes sanctions to any country that trades with Cuba. Countries that have been condemned by the international community because of misconduct can be put through an embargo....

Ana Castillos So Far From God had been regarded as a new masterpiece upon its publication in 1993. The book itself can be defined as brilliantly humorous and true to the Chicana experience. Coming from one of the women of the Chicana movement, the novel revolves around the lives of a family consisting of women  Sofi, a wife and a mother and her four daughters, Esperanza, Caridad, Fe and La Loca. Based from the story, these characters had discovered and portrayed what it means to be a woman...

Ana Castillos powerful and moving novel entitled So Far From God follows the story of a unique Chicano family of which all female members faced unpredictable transformations brought to them by unexpected events in their lives. With themes related to political ideologies, spirituality, and journey to finding lifes meaning, Castillo weaved an amazing story with an array of characters that are both interesting and enigmatic. With the infusion of humor and supernatural circumstances, Castillos novel...

In March 1983, Pope John Paul II made a papal visit in Nicaragua, then a country torn by civil war and political discontent (Mulligan, 199147). This was a time of intense conflict between Nicaraguan Catholic hierarchy and the Sandinista-controlled State. The papal visit only intensified the tension between the two hostile groups. The Nicaraguan Catholic Church and Sandinista Government have different expectations from the Pope. The reform-minded Catholics expect that the Pope will give moral legitimacy...

El Da de los Muertos, which can literarily be translated as Land of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated by Hispanic societies in America and Canada. This festival traditionally starts from October 31st and spans through November 2nd. Several people have likened this festival to Halloween festival in the American culture. During this festival, friends and family gather together with the aim of celebrating the souls of their loved ones that have departed from them. However, unlike what...

The presence of the Catholic Church in almost all the corners of the world has gone on unchallenged. For centuries, Catholic Orders have played a role in exerting social, religious and economic influences over underdeveloped remote societies. Whereas today such missions may have deemed redundant especially with the emergence of rival denominations and modernization, history is laden with examples of such missions that changed the course of societies. One such presence that has been closely examined...

Latin America has always been seen as a continent where in the 19th and 20th centuries the formal architecture of democracy has been a thinly veiled faade for civilians and military tyrants. Such a view on the origin of democracy specifically in Mexico is misleading (Leslie, 2007). The process of looking for democracy, representative regimes, and affirming the rule of the low as per the constitution has been uneven and in relation to this let us consider the Mexican revolution. The Mexican revolution...

1. Explain and analyze whether Evitas success and Carolinas more acute and protracted misery were the result of each of their countrys diverse economic situation, or their disparate personal background, choices, and determination. If we look into lives of both Dona Maria Eva Duarte de Peron and Carolina, both of them had variedness and assortment of the vagaries of social, economic and political lives and overall differences in their determined efforts and choices to face world turmoils. Both of...

One of the best crime thrillers of 1993 Blood In, Blood Out, directed by Taylor Hackford, movie is an immense panorama of the futility and anarchy that grips lives of youths in an environment of extreme racism in Barrios of East Los Angels. As the movie starts, we are introduced to three cousins Paco, Cruz and Miklo who have grown up just like real brothers. One of the brothers Miklo is going to join other two in a gang called as Vatos Loco, in other words crazy guys. Members of this gang do all...

Financial services are the services that are offered by the organizations in the finance industry which range from banking, insurance, mortgage, vestment firms and credit card companies among others. These services play a vital role in the economy and society at large. The presence of a competitive and strong financial service sector within a country, it is an indication of a viable and productive economy for the country.  These financial institutions provide businesses with the necessary finances...

Research topic The general topic for this study is the history of the Jesuits in Latin America.  However, to be more specific it will cover the effects of Jesuits arrival and factors that led to their expulsion in South America.   Thesis statement The arrival of Jesuit missionaries in Latin America brought numerous developments in the continent.  Despite their motive and mission being to restore the society into Christianity, they managed to acquire enormous power which enabled...

MEXICO The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was adopted in 1993, to create a free market for goods within the North American region. Mexican policy makers had signed trade agreements with thirty two trading partners, with an aim of expanding the market and ensure affordable goods for consumers.   During its early years, NAFTA made a positive economic impact for Mexico. Lower investment tariffs opened doors for American companies that were previously locked out by Asian firms. New...

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the aspects which would explain the success of the 1895-1898 Cuban war of independence as against the 1868-1878 insurgency. It is quite clear that there were demographic and economic factors which would explain the success of the 1895-1898 Cuban insurrection. Demographic and Economic Factors Some of the demographic and economic factors were as follows 1) the establishment of a system of free labor (abolition of slavery), and 2) creation of new towns and economic...

Gonzalo and Gabriela Gomez invested the 5 million US dollars that Gonzalo inherited from his aunt in a coffee production business, which they believe is likely tom give them stable profits for the coming years. Both Gonzalo and Gabriela are competent enough to enter the coffee production business because they have the necessary knowledge and skills, as they have university educations. In line with this, they have to give due consideration in the trade agreements that their country has participated...