1. Latin American Dictators

2. So… Latin American in the early 1900s…

3. In the 1800s and 1900s… In the newly independent Latin American nations: 1.Were still ruled by the creoles who lived VERY well

4. In the 1880s and 1900s… In the newly independent Latin American nations 1.Were still ruled by the creoles 2.But most people were dirt poor

5. In the 1880s and 1900s… In the newly independent Latin American nations 1.Were still ruled by the creoles 2.Most people were dirt poor 3.And sometimes… The rich and the poor lived side by side…

6. What happened? Some got desperate…

7. What happened? Some got desperate… And chose any leader who said they would help…

8. Reason for dictatorships Dictators were popular because they promised power and money for the lowest classes Once in power, they usually ignored most of those promises Eventually, they would be overthrown for a new dictator, promising reform

9. Reason for dictatorships Spanish had structured colonies with clear hierarchy Once the Spanish control was gone, the highest ranks expected all power and money The lower “ranks” wanted some power and money The struggle continues today

10. … and now… your job… 1.On your cell phone… 2.google each of these guys, and… – Name the nation – Give the years of dictatorship – Tell about something they did, either positive or negative

11. Augusto Pinochet

12. Fidel Castro

13. Hugo Chavez

14. José Daniel Ortega

15. Manuel Antonio Noriega Also, tell why he’s in jail

16. Juan Peron

17. Eva Peron

18. For each slide: Name the nation Give the years of dictatorship Tell about something they did, either positive or negative

19. Answers…

20. Augusto Pinochet Dictator of Chile 1973-1990 Killed thousands Tortured tens of thousands 300 criminal charges (at time of death in 2006) human rights violations tax evasion embezzlement corruptly amassed a wealth of $28 million

21. Fidel Castro Cuba 1959-2011 Human Rights abuses state control of press suppression of internal dissent

22. Hugo Chavez Venezuela 1999-2013 Amassed wealth Gave family members jobs VERY anti-American

23. José Daniel Ortega Nicaragua 1985-1990 2007-present Land reform Literacy program

24. Manuel Antonio Noriega Panama 1983-1989 Found guilty of drug trafficking Racketeering Money laundering (in April 1992) US jail until 2007, then France, now Panama

25. Juan Peron Argentina 1944-1954 Programs for the poor Also – human rights violations

26. Latin America today Most South American countries' governments were overthrown by the military. Under these repressive regimes, citizens enjoyed few if any civil liberties. Beginning in the mid-1980's democratic civilian governments had returned to power in a few countries. By the mid-1990's all were governed by elected rulers. Most South American countries now have universal adult suffrage and real democracy.

27. Central America today Most Central American countries' governments are struggling. Drug trafficking is a HUGE business. Governments must spend millions fighting the drug cartels, while as much as 75% of the nation is too poor to pay any taxes at all. Most governments have high ranking officials connected to drug cartels. Belize is an English speaking gem, as Costa Rica is huge on Eco-tourism.