South America Political & Social Issues

For several decades, the last remaining member of an Amazonian tribe lived living alone in the Brazilian rainforest. Or did he?

A summary of Operation Condor, a U.S.-backed anti-communist operation that enabled decades of dictatorships in the South America from the 1970s-1980s. What was the U.S. involvement in "Plan Condor"?

Argentina's inflation rate, high and unstable, has reached the highest level since the early 90s. According to the country's statistics agency, inflation reached 102.5% in February 2023. The central bank is trying to reduce inflation to 5% by 2026. It will be very tough to realize..

The German plan was Operation Pelikan and the Japanese plan was Operation Arashi. Like many plans that did not occur in WW2, there are variants to each.

77- year old Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva made a huge political comeback on Sunday when he was re-elected as the president of Brazil after defeating his far-right opponent, Jair Bolsonaro. This is a historical moment for those who have witnessed the transition of Lula from prison to presidency.

Those cynics who perpetually sneer “If libertarianism is such a good idea why aren't there any libertarian countries?” will find their answer in this article.

The Falkland Islands war provides an illuminating examination of the Argentine military junta’s failed strategic aims entering the war against Great Britain. The Junta’s series of misconceptions and miscalculations found its roots in the ruin of its strategy formulation.

Venezuelans wonder if Venezuela can return to the relative prosperity they had between 1918 and 1983 - for 65 years – “when they were happy and did not know it”. Find out what could await Venezuela in the next years

Venezuela, once the richest country in Latin America, voted for Democratic Socialist Hugo Chavez, who promised socialist paradise and thus brought despair and death on itself, along with famine, starvation, disease, incredible inflation rendering the currency worthless, the collapse of medical care

Terrorist bombings at the entrance to Kabul airport and killed many people, including Americans and Taliban. The Khurasan group of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.

It wasn't the Democrats, big tech, the China, or even Soros.

It's time for the Republicans Party to step up to the plate and hold Trump accountable for his action. Trump is out for revenge pardoning 20 criminals who has been found guilty by a court. Trump need to be stopped.

"The Brazilian political system not only encourages corruption, but depends on it for its functioning."

Blackbeard would be proud

Lopez Obrador’s victory is an important historical moment for Mexico, a country that was ruled by a single party, the PRI, for over 70 years. The majority of the Mexican population has chosen a new alternative. For the first time, Mexico’s presidency will go to a leftist candidate.

Who are Los Desaparecidos of Buenos Aires, Argentina?

A case in comparison analysis of how Argentina and Chile after transitioning to democracy dealt with the politics of reconciliation with society as a whole, and how they were able to move forward.

It was one of the largest international surveys about how the world sees America and China. The results are interesting.

Many capital cities were changed around in the last 100 to 150 years, some being built from the ground-up. The one that stands out is probably Brasilia which rose from the jungles of Brazil in 1960 and, after many problems, is now accepted as that...

Vencer o Morir (to win or die) was the largest single battle of the Chaco War in December, 1933 at Campo Via. The forces under General Kundt, the Bolivian commander, consisted of the 9th, 4th, and 7th Divisions stretching from Arce to Nanawa (where...