Objective 6.4 Latin America Today

Revolution

a radical and often violent change in government or society, often involves widespread support.

Coup d'etat

revolt, often led by military leaders, against a nation's government.

Dictatorship

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force.

Fidel Castro

a revolutionary and politician who became the leader of Cuba in 1959 after leading a revolution that overthrew the country's dictator, Fulgencio Batista and created a communist government, let the country for almost 50 years

Juan Peron

political leader and President of Argentina. He first became president in 1946 and was known for helping workers and the poor along side with his wife Eva who was very popular with the people

Tarriffs

taxes charged on goods bought from other countries.

Typically, they are a percentage of a product's value

USMCA

Set up a common market and ended most tariffs on goods traded between the the United States, Mexico and Canada, mutually beneficial for North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses, formerly known as NAFTA

Favelas

informally built, large slums around Brazilian cities, an effect of rapid urbanization

Syncretism

a blending of beliefs and practices from different religions into one faith, in Latin America, there is a blending of Catholic and Indigenous religious practices, such as the celebration of Day of the Dead in Mexico, which combines Catholic and pre-Hispanic traditions

Roman Catholic Church

One of the most powerful institutions in Latin America has shaped the region politically and culturally

Machismo

traditional gender role where men are expected to be the primary breadwinners and protectors, these roles are changing, especially in urban areas.

Marianismo

traditional gender role where women are seen as caretakers and homemakers, these roles are changing, especially in urban areas.