America Essays

PEDRO PARAMO This novel was written by Juan Rulfo a pre eminent Mexican writer who was raised in an orphanage. The central vehicle of the novel is that spirits are here with us if we care to listen, many dialogues and situations in the book have characters who are dead and speak from the beyond. […]

The current trend to create international free trade blocs began with the trade routes between the ports of Manila and Acapulco in 1565, according to Philippines Ambassador to Mexico Justo O. Orros. These routes, comprised of a Spanish fleet known in Mexico as the “Nao de la China”, lasted for over 250 years and covered […]

Chapter One: I am a bit angered by the driving statement in this chapter, which is that the atrocities of the past are quietly accepted for the sake of progress. Howard Zinn uses the instances of Columbus’ first arrival to the West Indies and the eventual mass genocide that took place as an example of […]

Bolivar had a plan to unite Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia and Columbia in 1822. However, due to geographical barriers such as mountains, the union broke apart in 1830. Bolivar had hoped that this union would be a feasible solution for all Latin American states. In Roll De Plat, Chile and Peru, Jose De San Martin […]

Chapter 2: When worlds collide (1492- 1590). Discuss the roles played by the rising merchant class, the nmonarchies, Renaissance humanism, and the Reformation in the development of European Colonialism. The merchant class rose beside the economic growth. It expanded commerce and trade in basic goods. Commercial expansion stimulated the growth of markets and towns. Alliance […]

The PRI, or Partido Revolucionario Institucional, was Mexico dominant ruling party for 71 years, after which it was defeated at the polls by the National Action Party (PAIN). The PAIN presidential candidate, Vicente Fox, beat the PRI candidate, Francisco Labastida, in the presidential election to become the first President that came from a party other […]

Guzman was born on April 4, 1957 in the hamlet of La Tuna near Badiraguato. He belonged to a poor family and worked as a child selling oranges. He had two sisters named Armida and Bernarda, and four brothers named Miguel Angel, Aureliano, Arturo, and Emilio. Not much is known about Guzman’s childhood. It is […]

Along the Gulf of Mexico is small town which has done a revival to the conventional traditions of family vacations spent at the beach (Seasidefl. com 2006; Russel 2005; Le Gates & Stout 2003; Patton 1991). It has also launched a novel concept in terms of waterfront property development (Seasidefl. com 2006; Russel 2005; Le […]

A lyrical poem is said to relay the poet’s true feelings and thoughts regarding anything that he chooses to write about. (Campa, AuthorStream. com) The overall tone of the lines of a lyrical poem would depend on the poet’s purpose, mood, and feeling at the time it is written. Thus, while other poems cover academic […]

•The Mexican–American War was an armed conflict between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848. •The origins of the Mexican-American War can largely be traced back to Texas winning its independence from Mexico in 1836. •Following his defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto (4/21/1836), Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna was […]

Calderon got himself in a war hard to win. He says he has been pretty successful but the country says otherwise. The drug problem in Mexico is not new and has been getting worse these last few years. Plus the problem has been growing with the drug related murders, which are increasing rapidly each year. […]

A elaborate analysis and in-depth instance survey of the PBS telecasting series, American Family: Journey of Dreams Part I: Introduction: Researching the Impact of Social/Cultural/Economic Factors As with many cultural groups populating in a culturally and socially different country so where they came from, they hold on to their civilization, values, and traditions really tightly, […]

“Se habla Espanol. ” a memoir written by Tanya Maria Barrientos. was published by Borderline Personalities: A New Generation of Latinas Dish on Sex. Sass & A ; Cultural Shifting ( HarperCollins. 2004 ) . Barrientos is a Guatemalan born Latina that was brought to the United States as a kid. but failed to place […]

The ongoing debate over NAFTA, the largest free trade area globally, presents different perspectives. Critics argue for its abandonment, calling it a failure and a “trade agreement from hell.” Supporters view NAFTA as successful and suggest expanding it to Latin America. Mickey Kantor sees it as a win-win situation. Before NAFTA, the US and Canada […]

Controlling the origins of illegal drug trafficking poses a significant challenge for every country. However, nations that serve as sources of these drugs generally have weak political systems and ineffective law enforcement agencies. In the United States, drug trafficking mainly emanates from Mexico and Colombia. The media extensively covers the political unrest caused by rebel […]

By definition, a maquiladora is an export processing or factory plant that is situated in Mexico, in a relative distance to the United States Border. The land where these Mexican factories are located maintain specific regulations so that the international corporations that run them accordingly and prevent heavy tax burdens. B. Relative spatial distribution between […]

When one wants to globalize a company, especially when it is from a developing country like Mexico, you really need to apply more advanced management techniques to do things better. We have seen many cement companies that use their capital to acquire other companies but without making the effort to have a common culture or […]

Apocalypto is an adventure/action film set in the final days from a great Mayan civilization. It shows a village in the middle of a tropical jungle so there is a lot of animals and vegetation. A simple life, full of happiness and peace. All this was interrupted by brutal raiders exterminating all met in their […]

When the Canada/U.S. free trade agreement came into effect, the Mexican’s were very impressed by the provision and opportunities that opened for both sides. Mexico then approached the U.S., seeking to form a similar agreement with them. This brought forth a new issue in Canada, should they let Mexico and the U.S. form an agreement […]

Often sited as one of Mexico’s if not the world’s premier tourist destinations, the coastal city of Cancun, often noted for its pristine beaches, tourist destinations and vibrant night life, is truly a one-stop shop for all tourists from all walks of life. As part of the Yucatan Peninsula (Cancun Image, 2007). , Cancun offers […]

Each autumn and on the 1 st of November, Mexicans celebrate what is called “the Day of the Dead”. Mexicans are mixing Christianity with ancient cultural influences such as old Spanish culture . They believe that on that day, dead people return to be with their families. Celebrations start at homes and then spread into […]

Most people who find themselves concerned with the history of Mexico relate to famous figures, monumental events, tide turning battles, or topics about a class and time period, but what concerns me is what Mexico City’s future will be like due to the environmental degradation around the Basin of Mexico. There is an important interrelationship […]