History 201, American School of Paris, Mario Chioini, USL
Foreign Intervention in Latin America
One of the recurring themes of The History of Latin America is that of foreign intervention. Like Africa, India and the Middle East, Latin America has a long history of meddling by foreign powers, all of them European and North American. These interventions have profoundly shaped the character and history of the region. Here are some of the more important ones... (read article from About.com)
History of US Interventions
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Sources and General Resources on Latin America
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School Of the Americas / Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
"The School of the Americas (SOA) is a combat training school for Latin American soldiers, located at Fort Benning, Georgia. In 2001 renamed the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC). It was initially established in Panama in 1946 however it was expelled from Panama in 1984 under the terms of the Panama Canal Treaty (article iv) and reinforced under the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal (article v)." (read the rest of the article from SOA Watch) |
War on Democracy - School of Americas
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SOA Watch
WHAT IS SOA WATCH?
"SOA Watch is an independent organization that seeks to close the US Army School of the Americas, under whatever name it is called, through vigils and fasts, demonstrations and nonviolent protest, as well as media and legislative work."
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