Latin American Studies

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A Beauty that Hurts

A Beauty that Hurts

Life and Death in Guatemala

When A Beauty That Hurts first appeared in 1995, Guatemala was one of the world’s most flagrant violators of human rights. An accord brokered by the United Nations brought a measure of … 288 View
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A Militarized Society

A Militarized Society

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses army rhetoric and examining what the role of an army should be in a country like Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
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Acronyms

Acronyms

From: A Beauty that Hurts

Understanding acronyms used within the book 2 $0.20 Add
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Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the REMHI report in relation to the Truth Commission (CEH) and the CEH’s chief coordinator Christian Tomuschat. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Century After Independence

The Century After Independence

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter is an exploration of the independence of Guatemala from under Spanish rule from 1821 onwards. 13 $1.30 Add
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Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce

Argentina: Occupy, Resist, Produce

From: Humanizing the Economy

New World, Old Habits Occupy, Resist, Produce Zanon Co-op and Community Brukman An Awakening The Road Ahead 30 $3.00 Add
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How Was Guatemala

How Was Guatemala

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter features a collection of photographs from around Guatemala. 13 $1.30 Add
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Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Alfonso Portillo and his abuse of power. 5 $0.50 Add
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Bolivia, 2019

Bolivia, 2019

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter, Engler and Schalk examine the 2019 ouster of Bolivian president Evo Morales and Canada’s role in supporting the resulting authoritarian regime. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Civilian Rule

Civilian Rule

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses his arrival in Guatemala in 1985 just before the run-off election took place and the hope a civilian president gave to residents. 4 $0.40 Add
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Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Óscar Berger and the lack of progress for peace in Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
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Columbia, 1953

Columbia, 1953

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

In this chapter, Engler and Schalk explores General Rojas Pinilla’s 1953 military coup in Colombia and Canada’s commercial entanglement with his dictatorial regime. ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Conquest

Conquest

From: Canada’s Long Fight Against Democracy

This chapter is Rob Rolfe’s poem "Conquest." 1 $0.10 Add
Cuba and Its Neighbours

Cuba and Its Neighbours

Democracy in Motion

In this groundbreaking book, Arnold August explores Cuba’s unique form of democracy, presenting a detailed and balanced analysis of Cuba’s electoral process and the state’s … 285 View
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Democracy, Elections and the New State

Democracy, Elections and the New State

A Rebellion Against Dogmatism of the Left and the Batista Dictatorship (1953)

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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Democracy in the U.S.

Democracy in the U.S.

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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