Issues in Latin America
Deforestation
FARC
FARC Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarios de Colombia) Founded as communist party in 1964 Kidnapping, murder, extortion, and drug trafficking
Extreme Poverty
Poverty is a major issue in Latin America 25 % population of Latin America lives on less than $2 a day. Difference between rich and poor of Latin America is access to basic living needs such as clean water and sanitation This difference between the two has led to
Los Zetas
Los Zetas Drug Cartel Criminal Organization in in Mexico Founded by deserters from Mexican army Corrupt federal, state, and local police officers International drug trade, assassinations, extortion, car theft, and organized crime activities
CELAC
CELAC Organization of Latin American and Caribbean countries Political and economic without influence of United States
Cristina de Kirchner Fernandez and Dilma Roussef Presidents of Argentina and Brazil
Push Factors Pull Factors Crime Drug Cartels/Gangs War Poor Economic Conditions Discrimination and Persecution Lack of Jobs Pull Factors Available Jobs Family and Friends Educational Opportunities
Tourism is an important part of the economy but crime and violence has continued to affect the amount of visitors to Latin America