Skimm for Dec. 4th
Skimm Extra Credit The Story: Fidel Castro burial ends 9 days of mourning in Cuba Why was he significant: Castro was celebrated by figures such as Nelson Mandela because he was seen as putting an end to an apartheid…
Skim for November 18, 2016
For this assignment, I had the privilege of “skimming” an article by The Wall Street Journal. The article is cleverly titled (1) “Politics Is Looking More ‘Latin American’ These Days.” As indicated within its title, this article works to…
Authoritarian rule in Latin America, Case study of Argentina by Michael Sowa
Authoritarianism is system of undemocratic government in which value is placed on order and control over personal freedom. It is often headed by a dictator who exercises absolute control over its citizens. Military threats, disinformation of citizens and suppression of…
Skimm Extra Credit for 8/29
Quote of the Day: “Make Mexico Great Again, Also!” -quote on a hat worn by Rudy Giuliani and Senator Jeff Sessions We’re Not Paying for That… The Story: The Republican Presidential Candidate for the United States, Donald Trump,…
¡Bienvenidos!
Welcome to the PS 4240: Latin American Politics blog. Students will use this medium throughout the semester to post reflections on the course content and current events in the region.