Cold War Influence in Latin America The United States and the Soviet Union competed against each other during the Cold War in the second half of the 20th Century like a chess game‚ with the world as their chessboard and countries as pawns in their game. For the Russians‚ a critical part of the chessboard was Cuba and Latin America. The Russians believed that if they could align themselves with countries in the western hemisphere‚ America’s “backyard”‚ it would help the Soviet Union counter the strong
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Christmas is a holiday with special significance in Latin America‚ not just as a time for family but also as a date of tremendous traditional and spiritual significance. Although Christmas trees and other decorations can be seen in Hispanic countries‚ the most recognizable decoration during the holidays is the Nativity Scene. These scenes depict the birth of Jesus and sometimes they can be extremely ornate. In temples and churches‚ the scenes are especially large and impressive; some even utilize
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The Fuqua School of Business Despegar.com : A start-up in Latin America "I truly believe that the Internet will change the way we work‚ live‚ play and learn in ways we are just beginning to explore.” John Chambers‚ CEO‚ Cisco Systems‚ Inc. “…The Internet is a tidal wave. It chang es the rules. It is an incredible opportunity as well an incredible challenge…” Bill Gates‚ CEO‚ Microsoft Corp. Although it was one of the warmest and sunniest weeks of the year in Miami‚ Roberto Souviron‚ Ernesto
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(English /ʃəˈkɪərə/‚[5] Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]) is a Colombian singer-songwriter‚ dancer‚ record producer‚ choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla‚ Shakira began performing in school‚ demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll‚ Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a native Spanish speaker who speaks fluent English and Portuguese‚ as well as some Italian
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Case 14-2 – Marketing an Industrial Product in Latin America 1) The Sales Manager‚ in this case‚ had already predetermined the outcome of his stay and the time frame this would occur in without taking the country and its cultural norms into the equation. Cultural norms ‘are sometimes referred to as the way things are done around here’ (Human Resource Institute‚ 2006) and despite getting a way to conduct himself as well as guidance to follow the lead of the commercial attaché‚ the sales manager
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Human Trafficking in Latin America The Patricia Bibes article “The Status of Human Trafficking in Latin America”‚ examines the organized crime of human trafficking in Latin America. The fastest growing and profitable organized crime in the world right now‚ is human trafficking. This crime has grown over the past ten years according to Dona Hughes‚ director of Women Studies Program at Rhode Island University. Human trafficking is estimated at bringing in over $7 billion a year‚ and the third
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The Gendered Worlds of Latin American Women Workers looks at the livelihood of women in Latin America that have come to work in the factories in the early 1900s. This book focuses on the integration of customary work with accounts of issues of women. It also accounts on the exploitation and work of females in the labor of industry in the mid 1900s. It investigates the mind of working women. The essays show an abundance of stories concerning the lives of women as kids‚ parents‚ workers and women
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practice whatever makes them happy without any interference from the government. Has this always been the case or did issues arise on occasion? II. Early Religion in America III. Decline of religion in America IV. Conclusion "And an old priest said‚ Speak to us of Religion‚ And he said: Have I spoken this day of aught else? Is not religion all deeds and all reflection‚ And that which is neither deed nor reflection‚ but a wonder and surprise ever springing in the soul‚ even while the hands hew
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Determination of Man’s Role in Latin America How society describes what is meant by a man’s role is an important definition in every culture. What is right or wrong for men to do in terms of behavior depends on each community‚ and on people’s own perceptions. Latin American culture has a strict set of values on sexual issues‚ reflecting a man’s role in society. For all of the communities in Latin America there exists a relation between a man’s role and machismo. The exaggerated sense of manliness
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It’s Monday‚ December 9th. Today just seems unusual‚ like something big is going to happen! I wonder what it will be for a split second‚ then go back to studying for the Latin America quiz we have tomorrow. Mr. Fielder announces what questions we should highlight on our worksheets. I watch him go back to his desk. I look up and out the window‚ I see the glistening shimmer of fresh snow dancing in the sky. I cherish every second of it‚ wishing the time would go by slower. As time creeps closer
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