The Problem of Overweigh and Obesity in Developing Countries;The Case of Brazil
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This 11 page paper examines the problem of the increase in overweight and obese people in developing countries, which may also be linked to stunted growth and former malnutrition. The paper first looks at the level of the problem with how and why it occurs, focusing on Brazil, but applicable to other developing countries. The paper then looks at the type of measures that are needed and those that have been adopted in Brazil, assessing the holistic approach which has been taken by the government. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
Filename: TEobesbrazil.rtf

The Prosecutions of General Augusto Pinochet Ugarte: The Key to Chile's Future
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A 6 page overview of the history leading up to the 1996 arrest and attempt to prosecute Pinochet, Chile's ex president. Discusses the progress that Chile has made since the departure of Pinochet and the fact that most Chilean's appear to resent the ongoing investigations into Pinochet's actions preferring to concentrate on Chile's future, not her past. Emphasizes that the past must be resolved before the future can be ensured. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPpinoch.wps

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 Role of the Economy in Chile and Cuba
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This 10 page paper considers the role of the economies in these two very different countries. The writer looks at the way in which the individual citizen may be seen as the servant of the economy, and the way in which the economy may be the servant of the people. This is then considered in terms of these countries with some surprising results. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcubach.wps

THE RULE OF RAFAEL TRUJILLO, DICTATOR OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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This 10 page paper examines the life and times of Dominican Republic dictator, Rafael Trujillo. Examples of his atrocities listed, as well as the US intervention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MBtjillo.rtf

The Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs
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5 pages. This paper gives interesting perspectives of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs. This paper lists three arguments on each side discussing both the negative and positive aspects that the Spanish conquest created. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JAaztecs.rtf

The Story of Brazil
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The Story of Brazil: This 25 page report discusses the history of Brazil from its days as a colony of Portugal to independence, industrialization, and the modern Brazil. Particular attention is paid to economic development relating to land labor, and capital. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: BWbrazeco.wps

The Tool of Capitalism in Brazil
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This 7 page paper considers whether or not capitalism in Brazil is a suitable tool as a basis for the socio-economic development of the country. The different forms of capitalism and the various ways in which it can be used in Brazil are discussed in the paper . The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEbrazca.wps

Trust Law Case
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This 7 page paper looks at the subject of trusts and a trust that was created by deed where there are issues with the subject of the trusts, considering the trustees ability to take action to claim different trust subjects. The bibliography cites
Filename: TEtrenforce.rtf

United States/Chile Free Trade Agreement
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12 pages in length. The meeting of minds between Chile and the United States has brought about a long awaited coupling pertaining to free trade. Chile responded enthusiastically when presented with the opportunity to become a part of 1994's North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) but because of the issue of presidential fast-track trade negotiation authority, the merger did not come to fruition. Now, nearly a decade later -- after negotiations began in the year 2000 -- Chile and America have come to their own agreement with regard to free trade, one that is both historic and comprehensive in nature. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCChileFT.rtf

Urban Way of Life: Brazil
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A 5 page paper which discusses what is evident about the urban way of life as presented in the essay "The Myth of Racial Democracy in Brazil: A Problem of Social Mythology" by Emilia Viotti da Costa. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAurbanbrzl.wps

Uruguay
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A 5 page overview of the Uruguay situation, which includes a look at demographics and how those are affecting not only the current economic situation, but the decisions surrounding the situation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Uruguay.wps