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Latin America studies - A Tale of Two Worlds
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Jean-Marc Freuler jfreuler@mit.edu Introduction to Latin American Studies Professor Lawson TA: Ana Lorena De La O Essay #1 September 29, 2003 A Tale of Two Worlds Spanish and Portuguese colonialism has left its imprint in many areas of politics, culture and economy in Latin America. Boundaries and cultural borders were established, identities were erased through slavery, and their geographical roots were excavated. Both economically and politically, Latin America finds itself in a transition and in a moment of self definition, where colonial legacies as well as different development theories have left imprints on the continent's evolution on an international scale. However, there are facets in modern Latin America that are questionable whether they are indeed offspring of colonial legacies still remaining in the region, such as the crisis in Argentina, or the mismanagement of the government in Venezuela. Therefore, not all political or economic issues the continent is facing today can be attributed to past conquistadores...
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