1. P OLITICAL & E CONOMIC C HANGE IN L ATIN A MERICA Post-Cold War Era

2. R ECAP : H OW DID THE END OF WWII AFFECT THE WORLD ? Rise of communism in Soviet Union, China Cold War, Third World countries, brinksmanship Migration of Jews to Palestine & the creation of Israel  conflict in the Middle East Collapse of European imperialism  colonies wanted independence after fighting in WWII

3. Many nations have experienced unrest since 1945… OAS formed = Organization of American States Goal was to help Latin American countries cooperate after WWII Key Concept! The USA has frequently intervened in the politics of Latin America. This has caused resentment among many Latin Americans

4. Why so much unrest? Incredible diversity Geography prevented unity Economic exploitation left nations unable to support themselves-- looked towards authoritarian dictators

5. Argentina Dictator Juan Peron Rose to power during Great Depression Boosted wages, but very repressive Economic policy led to debt

6. Nicaragua 1979 civil war Communist Sandinistas vs capitalist Contras Became democracy in 1990

7. Mexico After the Mexican Revolution, the Institutional Revolutionary Party ( PRI ) dominated Mexican politics between 1960 and 2000, with many periods of upheaval Problems: Wealth gap, population explosion, urbanization, poverty, social classes descended from imperialism

8. Panama Cartels: Criminal gangs that smuggle drugs US invaded in 1989 to stop drug trade Panama Canal connects Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Panama assumed control of the canal in 2000 (built in 1914, controlled by US)