Lula – Savior or Destroyer?
On November 8th this year, former President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was freed from prison after the…
The Aguinda vs. Chevron/Texaco Case
Díaz-Combs, Claudia. 2018. ‘Fluye el Petróleo, Sangra la Selva (as the oil flows, the jungle bleeds): Ecuador vs. Chevron’, Center…
Evita and her Microphone
As we move into the mid-20th Century, the appearance of objects and symbols still important to us in 2019 begins….
Order and Progress
I found this weeks topic very thought provoking. I feel as though the closer we get in terms of time…
Citizens?
I was very struck by the idea that the Latin American system of classification rivals that of the United States,…
Heroes of the People
The Caudillos are reminiscent of modern day politicians. Their charismatic influence over their people, along with the retaliation against those…
Speeches for Freedom
I never really questioned the exact transition of power in Latin America. There always appeared in my head a simple…
More Labels than a Supermarket
Dear All, What an interesting week. It is difficult to say where my mind is at regarding the right and…
Welcome to the Jungle
Hello All! My name is Olga Kochkareva, as you may have guessed from the name of this blog, and I…