Hot Spot: Latin AmericaBloomsbury Academic, 28. feb. 2008 - 288 síđur From border crime in Mexico to Chavez's revolution in Venezuela, this volume presents up-to-the-minute coverage of the key conflicts, corruption, and revolutionary movements simmering or raging in every region of Latin America. In-depth, comprehensive chapters explore drug wars, immigration issues, terrorism, youth gangs, government corruption, controversy over oil, and political instability, including: The Zapatista Rebellion, the Darien Gap controversy, Evo Morales, Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) and Tupac Amaru, the Falklands, and Guantanamo Bay. |
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... Bolivarian Revolution is to transform Venezuela from a capitalist , oligarchical nation into one that effectively represents the whole population . " In March 2006 , Venezuela changed its coat of arms by reversing the direction of the ...
... Bolivarian Revolution has yet to materialize despite heavy public spending and windfall oil earnings . Until recently , GDP growth has been sluggish and economic mismanagement remains a chronic problem for Venezuela . The Bolivarian ...
... Bolivarian Revolution a threat to Latin America and the United States ? The Bolivarian Revolution being carried out by President Chávez is not a threat to the security of the United States , whether in its domestic or international ...
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The Meaning of Hot Spot Terminology | 1 |
Mexico | 55 |
Central America | 81 |
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