LatinAmerica

By: Dylan Baker and Ashley Munn

History of BrazilOn September 7, 1822, Brazil declared

its independence.

By 1902, Brazil produced 65% of the coffee in the world.

In 1937 Brazil had a dictatorship under the rule of Getúlio Vargas.

In 1988 a new constitution reduced the power of the president as a result of presidents acting as dictators in the country.

BrazilLegal System

Uses civil law and the adversary system

Political System Combination of a presidential democracy and a polyarchy

democracy.

Economic System Combination of socialism and welfare capitalism

History of Ecuador1938-46 – Short communist reign occurred

1925 - New constitution increases presidential powers and separates church and state.

1941- 3 day war occurred between Peru and Ecuador

1973 - Gen Augusto Pinochet ousts Allende in CIA-sponsored coup and proceeds to establish a brutal dictatorship.

EcuadorLegal System

Currently uses civil law and the adversary system

Political System Combination of democracy and a

unitary government.

Economic System Socialist with limited capitalism

History of Nicaragua1821: Nicaragua becomes partially

independent and is made a part of the Mexican Empire.

1838: Nicaragua becomes fully independent

1937-1981: The Somoza Dynasty begins, bringing dictatorship into the country.

1984: Nicaragua has a presidential election that is won by Daniel Ortega,

NicaraguaLegal System

Uses civil law and the adversary system

Political System Combination of a polyarchy democracy and a presidential

democracy

Economic System Uses socialism and welfare capitalism

History of ArgentinaFounding member of the UN

Has had a military junta led by 3 different dictators from 1966-1973 Ongania, Levingston, and Lanusse

Independence Day is July 9th,1816

Member of the G-15 and G-20

ArgentinaLegal System

Currently uses civil law and the adversary system

Political System Combination of a

presidential democracy and a polyarchy democracy.

Economic System Combination of state

capitalism and socialism

History of Peru1824: Peru gains its independence from

Spain

1942: Peru becomes engaged in a short border war with Ecuador.

1948: Peru has a military government formed under the leadership of General Manuel Odria.

1980: Peru returns to a democratic government with the election of President Fernando Belaunde.

PeruLegal System

Uses civil law and the adversary system

Political System Combination of a presidential

democracy and a polyarchy democracy

Economic System Uses aspects of socialism and

welfare capitalism

History of ChileMost famous dictator in their

history is General Augusto Pinochet

Ranks 1st in Latin America in economic freedom and the HDI (Human Development Index)

Independence Day is September 18th, 1810

ChileLegal System

Currently uses civil law and the adversary system.

Political System Has a combination of a

presidential and polyarchy democracy.

Economic System Combination of socialism

and state capitalism

OutlierEcuador can be considered as

an outlier due to its partially unitary government.

Only 15 out of the 137 members of the National Assembly are elected by the citizens of Ecuador.

The other members of the National Assembly are chosen based on the percentage of the country that belong to each political party.

“Venezuela Expels Top U.S. Diplomat”President Nicholas Maduro of

Venezuela announced on September 30 that Kelly Keiderling, a top U.S. diplomat, and two other officials would have 48 hours to leave Venezuela.

These officials were accused of conspiring with Maduro’s political opposition.

This came just ten days after Maduro claimed that the U.S. would not allow him to fly over Puerto Rico.

“Colombian Peace Talks Stall, Tensions Mount” On October 13, the 15th round of

negotiations between the Colombian government and the rebel group FARC ended.

These negotiations were in regard to the political future of FARC, giving aid to war victims, the issue of FARC taking people hostage, and the trade of narcotics.

These negotiations stem from the 50 year conflict between the rebels and the Colombian government.

“Clashes After Teachers Protest in Rio and Sao Paulo”Brazilian teachers have been

protesting for better wages and better working conditions.

After a peaceful march of 5,000 people (teachers and others who support the teachers), protests have begun to turn violent.

This has resulted in the ransacking of shops, several explosions, and in one extreme case, someone set fire to a police car.

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