1. Issues in Latin America

2. Deforestation

3. FARC

4. FARC
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarios de Colombia)
Founded as communist party in 1964
Kidnapping, murder, extortion, and drug trafficking

7. Extreme Poverty

8. 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

11. Los Zetas

12. 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

15. CELAC

16. CELAC Organization of Latin American and Caribbean countries
Political and economic without influence of United States

17. Cristina de Kirchner Fernandez and Dilma Roussef
Presidents of Argentina and Brazil

19. 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

20. Tourism is an important part of the economy but crime and violence has continued to affect the amount of visitors to Latin America