THE PANAMA CANAL, ITS HISTORY AND THE INFLUENCE OF THE U.S.
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This 7-page paper focuses on the history of the Panama Canal and the influence of the U.S. government in making this project happen. Other topics for discussion include whether or not the U.S. could be considered imperialistic in its efforts to build a Canal though this country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTpacahi.rtf

The Reasons for Violence in Chile and Uruguay
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This 6 page paper looks at the military coup in 1973 in Chile and the way in which General Pinochet and his government followed a policy of violence and compares it with the Uruguayan guerrilla's in the early 1970's. The similarities and difference are discussed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEchilvi.wps

The Sudden Rise and Fall of Hugo Chavez 1994-2002
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12 pages. Hugo Chavez went from a failed military coup to prison to the Presidency. His approach to the presidency was to ensure the equality and prosperity for all Venezuelans; this has led to a military coup supported by the United States. The interesting and tumultuous years of his reign are covered in this paper, which includes information on Venezuela and OPEC as well as other controversies that surrounded Chavez. That Chavez has resigned his post according to some publications is also included herein. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JGAchvez.rtf

Transition to Democracy in Nicaragua
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A 16 page research paper that argues that the US intervention in Nicaragua, rather then aiding the consolidation of democracy, in the long-term, actually prolonged such consolidation. The writer looks at the history of US intervention and the consequences for Nicaragua. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: 00nicdem.rtf

U.S. Military Involvement in Central America: The Panama Affair
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A 5 page overview of American involvement in Central America. Although this involvement de-escalated after the end of the Cold War, our involvement in the Panama Affair was inescapable. The author atributes our victory in this affair to the management skills of President George Bush. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPmilPan.rtf

Why is Central America so Poor?
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A 3 page paper which examines why Central America is so poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsapoor.rtf

“Drug Trade and Capitalism in Colombia”
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which the drug trade in Colombia is based on a capitalist ideology, the connection which the major drug cartels have with the political administration of the country, and the effect which the USA’s war on drugs in the region is having on the indigenous population. Bibliography lists 5 sources
Filename: JLcolombia.wps